Legislature Senate committee sets up anti-drag bill for possible final vote A Senate committee narrowed House Bill 67’s drag performance ban to libraries, but it is still prompting free speech and constitutional objections. Jacob Holmes2 hours ago
Legislature Alabama House OKs $3.7 billion General Fund Budget “It’s no coincidence that the state is in a position to meet its financial commitments," Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said. StaffApril 4, 2025
Legislature Public debates debut legislation to allow Farm Bureau health plans The debut of the bill in committee drew members of the public to fight for and against the novel health option. Jacob HolmesApril 3, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate committee advances bills on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility Alabama Senate committee advances bills tightening reins on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility verification, increasing agency costs. Mary Claire WootenApril 3, 2025
Legislature Committee OKs bill requiring national anthem weekly in public schools The legislation would require K-12 public schools to broadcast the national anthem at least once a week during school hours. Wesley WalterApril 3, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate committee passes bill to limit protest in the state The bill, SB247, would effectively outlaw protesting outside of an individual's residence in Alabama. Alex JobinApril 3, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to improve log truck weighing efficiency SB110 would reduce log truck weigh station delays and establish an appeals process for weight citations. Mary Claire WootenApril 2, 2025
Legislature House committee approves General Fund budget package The budget will now move to the House floor to be considered for passage to the Senate. Alex JobinApril 2, 2025
Legislature Alabama House to vote on bill for voluntary firearm storage program The Houston Hunter Act promotes voluntary and temporary firearm storage to reduce suicide rates for residents. Mary Claire WootenApril 1, 2025
Legislature Proposed bill would give ABC regulatory authority over some Delta-8 products Rep. Whitt filed HB455 last week amidst an ongoing attempt for Alabama lawmakers to regulate the psychoactive cannabinoids. Mary Claire WootenMarch 27, 2025
Health Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill The Alabama Midwives Alliance has come out against substitutions to a state Senate bill they argue would severely restrict midwifery. Wesley WalterMarch 25, 2025