Legislature Lawmakers will try again next year to rename Gulf of Mexico Renaming the gulf to the "Gulf of America" was one of President Donald Trump's first acts in his second term. Jacob Holmes6 days ago
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama lawmakers trade policy for pulpit, freedom pays the price Faith used as a weapon is still tyranny, just dressed in Sunday clothes. Bill BrittApril 21, 2025
Legislature House passes bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday Lawmakers have been working to make it an official state holiday for years, with no luck so far. Jacob HolmesApril 21, 2025
Legislature Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Nine More than 930 bills have been introduced to date. Beth LyonsApril 21, 2025
Legislature House passes bill to expand “Don’t Say Gay” law through 12th grade Lawmakers also passed a bill requiring parental consent for drag performances at schools and libraries. Jacob HolmesApril 18, 2025
Legislature House passes bill requiring Ten Commandments in schools The bill would require displays in all K-12 classrooms that teach history. Jacob HolmesApril 18, 2025
Legislature Bills to protect minors online pass in the Senate SB186 and SB187 would require content filters and parental controls on devices and in the app store. Mary Claire WootenApril 18, 2025
Legislature Committees OK bills for grocery, convenience stores to sell ready-to-drink cocktails Alabama already permits licensed grocery and convenience stores to sell beer, wine and malt-based cocktails. Alex JobinApril 18, 2025
Legislature Alabama House of Representatives passes the Laken Riley Act Alabama's Laken Riley Act would allow state and local law enforcement agencies to enter into a agreements with federal law enforcement agencies. Jacob HolmesApril 18, 2025
Legislature Senate GOP pushes porn filters, ballot security, and board transparency bills With seven days left in session, GOP lawmakers race to pass key cultural legislation. StaffApril 18, 2025
Legislature Alabama House passes Lulu’s Law to establish shark alert system Lulu’s Law is inspired by Lulu Gribbin, a 15-year-old girl from Mountain Brook, who survived a shark attack off the coast of Florida. StaffApril 18, 2025