Legislature Bill expanding retired physicians’ ability to volunteer advances The Medical Association of the State of Alabama supports the bill, noting its potential to expand healthcare access for patients in need StaffMarch 6, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell reintroduces John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in House The bill, H.R. 14, would strengthen the legal protections against racial discrimination in voting and representation. StaffMarch 6, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Bill raising truck weight limits, danger to Alabama’s roads, drivers, taxpayers Senate Bill 110, which seeks to increase axle weight limits for certain trucks, is a dangerous and costly mistake. StaffMarch 6, 2025
Legislature Committee approves bill expanding death penalty for child sexual assault The Senate Judiciary Committee approved HB49 which proposes the death penalty for child rape and sodomy under 12. Mary Claire WootenMarch 6, 2025
Legislature Bill mandating religious instruction elective credit sparks debate A public hearing was held for HB342, which would mandate elective credit for students attending off-campus religious instruction. Mary Claire WootenMarch 6, 2025
News House Health Committee passes bill requiring screenings for postpartum depression Specifically, HB322 "would require the Alabama Medicaid Agency to cover screening and would also regulate how Medicaid covers prescription drugs used to treat postpartum... Alex JobinMarch 6, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to create parental leave for state employees, teachers SB199 passed the Senate Wednesday afternoon, as amended. Mary Claire WootenMarch 6, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Nondiscrimination doesn’t violate the First Amendment No, requiring that student organizations agree to avoid discriminating against LGBTQ students is not a violation of the First Amendment. Chance PhillipsMarch 6, 2025
Legislature House Judiciary Committee passes several bills to the House floor On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee convened to consider a series of bills and went on to pass several of them. Alex JobinMarch 6, 2025
Legislature Bill requiring increased job contacts for unemployed individuals advances to Senate The bill would require individuals receiving unemployment to contact five potential employers each week. Jacob HolmesMarch 5, 2025