News Alabama considers school safety legislation Alabama lawmakers are considering legislation that would allocate funding to public schools for emergency response technology. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
News Big 10 Mayors praise “Safe Alabama” public safety initiative The Alabama Big 10 Mayors worked with state officials and members of the Legislature to include legislation addressing key public safety issues. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen taxpayer money passes committee unanimously It is estimated that 40,000 IRS checks alone were stolen nationally in 2024. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Patients and PBMs Local, independent pharmacies are closing every day because of the greedy practices of PBMs. Col. Thomas DavisFebruary 13, 2025
Education Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy The report also states Alabama’s community colleges support 114,043 jobs in Alabama. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
News ABPP joins multiagency law enforcement operation to stop crime Several of the Safe Alabama bills will rely on the work of ABPP, including a measure calling for enhanced supervision. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature Committee advances bill to ban Drag Shows at schools, libraries The stripped-down bill would prohibit drag shows in public schools and libraries. Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2025
Infrastructure Alabama bills threaten infrastructure with higher truck weights While these bills are framed as an economic boost for the logging industry, the consequences for roads, bridges, and public safety are significant. Bill BrittFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature House passes bill defining gender terms after limiting debate The bill, now just a signature away from becoming law, would exclude transgender women from the definition of "woman." Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature Cost for Alabama’s mega-prison plan swells again Lawmakers presented legislation that would allow the state to borrow an additional $500 million to build two prisons, bringing the total to $1.28 billion. Josh MoonFebruary 13, 2025