Legislature Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Six 829 bills have been introduced to date. Beth LyonsApril 7, 2025
Legislature Sen. Gudger pulls the pin on gaming package with 77-word grenade Senate leadership abruptly slammed the door — exposing deep divisions, dwindling time, and decades of dysfunction. Bill BrittApril 4, 2025
Health Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions SB85 simplifies religious vaccination exemptions, which raised concerns about public health risks. Mary Claire WootenApril 4, 2025
Health Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill The Alabama Midwives Alliance and a number of concerned citizens have publicly denounced SB87's substitute. Alex JobinApril 4, 2025
Legislature Alabama House OKs $3.7 billion General Fund Budget “It’s no coincidence that the state is in a position to meet its financial commitments," Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said. StaffApril 4, 2025
Legislature Public debates debut legislation to allow Farm Bureau health plans The debut of the bill in committee drew members of the public to fight for and against the novel health option. Jacob HolmesApril 3, 2025
News House committee kills bill requiring religious instruction credit The bill would have required school systems to adopt policies on allowing academic credit for off-campus "religious instruction" time. Jacob HolmesApril 3, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | HB224 endangers First Amendment rights in Alabama The proposed law would give police broad power to remove journalists and citizens from public spaces, eroding constitutional protections. Bill BrittApril 3, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate committee advances bills on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility Alabama Senate committee advances bills tightening reins on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility verification, increasing agency costs. Mary Claire WootenApril 3, 2025
Legislature Committee OKs bill requiring national anthem weekly in public schools The legislation would require K-12 public schools to broadcast the national anthem at least once a week during school hours. Wesley WalterApril 3, 2025