Legislature Alabama Senate passes “What is a Woman” bill The central aim of Sen. April Weaver's bill is to establish legal definitions of "male" and "female" based on biological sex. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 7, 2025
Legislature New bill would add conflict resolution class requirement to marriage licenses Smitherman argues that the requirement could help reduce domestic violence between partners. Alex JobinJanuary 17, 2025
Legislature Prefiled bill would ensure right to access contraceptive care Under current Alabama law, there are no direct statutes ensuring the right to contraception. Wesley WalterNovember 22, 2024
News Roger Hugh Bedford Jr. (1956-2023) Bedford's legacy in politics and his impact on the state of Alabama will be remembered for generations to come. StaffOctober 11, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Senate Legislative Report: April 5-7 Throughout the week, the Senate passed a number of bills that the House will now consider. Patrick DarringtonApril 10, 2023
Legislature Senate approves increased tax credit for educational scholarships SB261 now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. StaffMarch 16, 2022
News Former Alabama Sen. Jim Preuitt has passed away Ultimately, his faith in God and his compassion for others guided his life and career. StaffSeptember 24, 2021
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Mike Jones for state Senate Jones currently serves in the Alabama House of Representatives where he is chairman of the powerful House Rules Committee. Brandon MoseleyJuly 29, 2021
Health Sen. Vivian Figures urges Alabama Senate leadership not to continue with session Sen. Vivian Figures, a leading Democrat in the Alabama State Senate, is urging the Senate’s leadership not to resume the 2020 Legislative Session on... Chip BrownleeApril 24, 2020
Opinion Opinion | Open letter to the Alabama State Senate on HB314, the Human Life Protection Act Senator, I plead with you, if you are dug in, please take off your boxing gloves and put on your white gloves, hit the... John W. GilesMay 13, 2019