Legislature Speaker Ledbetter looks back at first week of legislative session Ledbetter said the House is primed to pass the proposed ARPA funding bill in this second week of the special session. Jacob HolmesMarch 13, 2023
Legislature Proposal for second round of ARPA spending prioritizes infrastructure, medical providers Almost two-thirds of the money is designated toward water, sewer and broadband. The rest will go toward public health. Jacob HolmesMarch 9, 2023
Governor Ivey calls for $1B in tax rebates, sets Special Session in State of the State Ivey proposed rebates of $400 per person, for a total of $800 in rebates per married household. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2023
Legislature Alabama House Democrats unveil agenda for 2023 Legislative Session The agenda includes lofty aims such as repealing the state's abortion law and permitless carry law. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2023
Health Mental health system faces crises of workforce shortage, uncompensated care Alabama has struggled for years with access to care. Jacob HolmesMarch 2, 2023
Legislature Wage gap task force recommends Legislature institute salary history ban In a broad report, the task force recommended the salary history ban, investing in childcare and developing a workforce pipeline for women. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2023
Legislature Ainsworth, Ledbetter lend support to bill designed to slash correctional incentive time The bill has been tied to the shooting death of Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson. Jacob HolmesFebruary 24, 2023
Legislature Department of Corrections struggling to comply with court order to increase staffing Commissioner John Hamm told lawmakers he's open to suggestions and that he didn't know how to meet the court order. Jacob HolmesFebruary 23, 2023
Legislature Bill would repeal superfluous abortion law The targeted law provides a misdemeanor charge for inducing an abortion, in conflict with Alabama's landmark law establishing felony penalties. Jacob HolmesFebruary 20, 2023
Legislature Bill would allow local governments to reduce local taxes on food The bill stalled in committee last year after the Association of County Commissions of Alabama raised concerns. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2023