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
Courts Alabama Supreme Court denies Cole request again, deposition will move forward Cole is set to be deposed in Montgomery on Wednesday in a residency challenge to his election in House District 10. Josh MoonMay 17, 2023
Legislature LGBTQ community marches on the Capitol to protest anti-trans bills Hundreds of people marched from the Alabama Supreme Court to the Capitol, and then to the Statehouse. Jacob HolmesMay 17, 2023
Legislature House passes bill requiring phone manufacturers to enable porn filters by default Opponents questioned putting the onus on telecommunications companies, and expressed concerns about the bill's potential impact on First Amendment rights. Jacob HolmesMay 17, 2023
Legislature House approves bill to allow review of elder habitual felony offenders sentences Many men have been serving life without parole for crimes committed in their youth that never physically harmed anybody. Jacob HolmesMay 17, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Turning all eyes to HB349 is a good plan Optometrists are still subject to a 28-year-old law that no longer reflects the level of training and expertise of today’s optometrists. Howard DayMay 17, 2023
Legislature Bill to reduce debt-based driver’s license suspensions faces final hurdle Thousands of Alabamians have lost their driver's licenses because they failed to pay a traffic ticket. Jacob HolmesMay 16, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Proposed law puts your vision at risk Optometrists play an important role in eye care, but they aren’t trained surgeons or even medical doctors. E.M. Brendan WyattMay 16, 2023