Legislature Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Eleven The Legislature will next convene for Day 28 on Tuesday, May 6. Beth LyonsMay 5, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Trump, Alabama and the embrace of self-harm Alabama's embrace of Trump on Thursday was the perfect microcosm for the state known for its self-harm tendencies. Josh MoonMay 2, 2025
Legislature Bill mandating default filters for minors’ phones heads to Ivey’s desk The requirement will be placed on all devices manufactured after June 1 if signed into law. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2025
Legislature Bill allowing Farmers Federation to offer health plans goes to governor The legislation faced criticism over lack of oversight and protections for pre-existing conditions. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2025
Education Students protest Trump’s commencement address at University of Alabama During Trump’s hour-long speech, he claimed the 2020 election was rigged, aired various grievances, and repeatedly praised Alabama’s football team. Chance PhillipsMay 2, 2025
Legislature Bill limiting youthful offender status for murder heads to Senate floor Legislation removing judicial discretion for certain murder charges has advanced in the Alabama Senate. Alex JobinMay 2, 2025
Legislature Alabama House passes bill to reshape the Birmingham Water Works Board SB330 will shift Birmingham Water Works control to a state board, sparking controversy over local governance. Mary Claire WootenMay 2, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell introduces the Retirement Savings for Americans Act The new legislation creates portable, tax-advantaged accounts with federal contributions for eligible workers. StaffMay 2, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell condemns Trump for cutting $15 million grant to Birmingham students The grant's unexpected elimination will prohibit the school system from hiring essential mental health personnel. StaffMay 2, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt leads legislation to prevent federal overreach into state-regulated insurance Britt reintroduced the Insurance Data Protection Act to strip FIO’s subpoena power, bolster state regulation, and safeguard consumers’ insurance data. StaffMay 2, 2025