Legislature Chinese Alabamians protest bill targeting property ownership by foreign citizens The group said the bill still unfairly discriminates against Chinese individuals and promotes anti-Asian hatred. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Nine The Alabama Legislature met for days 21, 22 and 23 of its 2023 Legislative Session this past week. Beth LyonsMay 23, 2023
Legislature Lawmakers to raise cell phone fees to pay for 988 crisis hotline Under proposed legislation, a family of four in Alabama would see an increase in monthly costs of around $4 up to $12 a month. Bill BrittMay 22, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | What is a woman? Passing HB405 will make life even more difficult for Alabamians who don’t fit into traditional gender or sex categories. David PersonMay 19, 2023
Legislature Senate OKs bill to allow fingerprinting and DNA collection of undocumented immigrants The bill's sponsor says the aim is to prevent people crossing the border multiple times using different names. Patrick DarringtonMay 19, 2023
Legislature Bill eliminating presumptive sentencing guidelines following trial advances Hill said presumptive guidelines are "an offer" that a criminal defendant rejects by choosing to go to trial. Jacob HolmesMay 19, 2023
Legislature House committee hears debate on bill defining sex-based terms The bill would use biological sex determined at birth as the definition for the terms "man" and "woman." Jacob HolmesMay 18, 2023
Legislature Committee holds public hearing on bill to restrict Chinese citizens from buying property The bill will move to the full Senate for deliberation and a potential vote. Patrick DarringtonMay 18, 2023
Legislature House passes bill to allow tax credits for crisis pregnancy center donors Opponents have criticized the centers as deceptive faith-based organizations that, when abortion was legal, pushed women away from the practice. Jacob HolmesMay 18, 2023
Legislature Rep. Anthony Daniels discusses Innovate Alabama bill HB247 is focused on spurring small business and entrepreneurial growth. Patrick DarringtonMay 18, 2023