Governor Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles officers officially recognized as law enforcement Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation that will designate parole and probation officers as state law enforcement personnel. Mary Claire Wooten1 day ago
Legislature Bill advancing parental consent in minors’ healthcare moves to House SB101, introduced by Sen. Larry Stutts, R-Tuscumbia, would limit minors' ability to consent to healthcare Mary Claire WootenApril 24, 2025
Legislature House committee approves bill that would restrict midwives in the state SB87, introduced by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, now awaits consideration in the House. Mary Claire WootenApril 24, 2025
Legislature Rep. Bedsole pulls firefighter death benefits bill, cites need for further collaboration The proposed legislation was introduced after it came to light that existing laws governing firefighter death benefits contained loopholes. StaffApril 24, 2025
Legislature Alfa health plans move toward final Senate vote More than 30 Alabama health care and community organizations signed onto a letter urging legislators to oppose the plans. Jacob HolmesApril 23, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate OKs bill expanding “release time” for religious education The updated "release time" policies would allow off-campus religious instruction with parental consent. Mary Claire WootenApril 23, 2025
Education Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds APLS and ALGOP chairman John Wahl said he negotiated the provision with lawmakers. Jacob HolmesApril 22, 2025
Legislature Opinion | Alabama Lawmakers: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board Water is one of the most important resources we have. Water utility companies are at the heart of public health sustainability as they provide... Jabo WaggonerApril 22, 2025
Legislature Alabama Legislature to play Mississippi in charity softball game in Montgomery Proceeds from the game will benefit Children’s of Alabama, which is ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation. StaffApril 22, 2025
Legislature Rep. Bedsole seeks to protect firefighter death benefits with legislation The legislation will "expand, guarantee and protect those benefits for generations to come," his release said. StaffApril 22, 2025
Legislature Bill to expand State Superintendent’s investigative powers spurs debate HB498 would allow the State Superintendent of Education to issue subpoenas in the interest of conducting investigations in a timely manner. Mary Claire WootenApril 22, 2025