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
Legislature House Health Committee approves three bills, including “What is a Woman Act” The bill's sponsor, Sen. April Weaver, R-Brierfield, said that the legislation is "based on fundamental truths that are as old as the Book of... Alex JobinFebruary 12, 2025
Legislature Bills on regulations and public notices approved by Senate committee Elliott called SB29, which would place deadlines on license approvals, “the oomph to say go ahead and process this application.” Chance PhillipsFebruary 12, 2025
State Women’s Foundation of Alabama’s EssentiAL Plan to boost workforce inclusion The Women's Foundation of Alabama continues to advocate for the EssentiAL Plan to increase workforce participation this legislative session. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 12, 2025
News Rep. Joe Lovvorn files the Competitive Edge NIL Tax Cut Act Alabama was one of the first states to enact legislation allowing student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness. StaffFebruary 12, 2025