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
Governor Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers The legislation, introduced by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-District 32, allows private schools to contract SROs. Alex JobinMarch 25, 2025
Legislature This Alabama state representative wants to outlaw human cloning Several states -- like Arkansas and Michigan -- have implemented explicit bans on all forms of human cloning. Alex JobinMarch 24, 2025
Legislature Over 200 rally at State House to push for grocery tax reduction HB386 would reduce the state grocery tax from 3 percent to 2 percent starting Sept. 1. StaffMarch 24, 2025
Governor Governor signs SB115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act This bill enhances the current law regarding the offense of impersonating a police officer. StaffMarch 24, 2025
Legislature Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Five The Legislature is now past the halfway mark of the Session with 746 bills introduced to date. Beth LyonsMarch 24, 2025
Legislature Alabama Legislature passes paid parental leave for state workers The bill now heads to Governor Kay Ivey for her expected signature. StaffMarch 21, 2025
Legislature House Legislative Week 6 Recap: House passes tax cuts, pro-family bills One bill would provide eligible state employees and public-school employees with fully paid parental leave. StaffMarch 21, 2025
Legislature Alabama House votes to eliminate state sales tax on essential items The bill would eliminate sales tax on diapers, baby formula and menstrual products, saving taxpayers $13 million annually. Mary Claire WootenMarch 21, 2025
Elections Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits The bill would require an audit to be performed in a randomly selected precinct in each county after any general election. Alex JobinMarch 21, 2025
Environment Rep. Shane Stringer files bill to reopen Big Creek Lake for recreational usage The legislation resulted from an abrupt decision by the Mobile Area Water System to permanently close Big Creek Lake. StaffMarch 21, 2025