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The bill would write into state law that "sex is objective and fixed."
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- Elections
Committees approve bills to ensure Biden is on the ballot in November
Daniels reflects on CD2 results, commits to support Democrats
Sen. Katie Britt endorses Dobson in 2nd Congressional District
Opinion | Alabama must ban ranked choice voting to ensure secure elections
Figures, Dobson to face off in November general election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill making Alabama’s anti-human trafficking law toughest in the nation
Southern governors denounce UAW unionization campaign
Gov. Ivey announces Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project
Gov. Ivey awards $5.8 million in grants to weatherize homes of low-income residents
Gov. Kay Ivey marks seven years in office, infrastructure funding
- Legislature
Debate continues on bill requiring default parental controls on devices
Citizens call for Summer EBT to be funded in Education Trust Fund Budget
House passes bill to require secret ballot union vote at businesses receiving incentives
Committee expands bill defining sex-based terms, advances it to Senate
House votes to extend prohibition of LGBTQ subjects in classroom through eighth grade
- Economy
Addressing a different kind of infrastructure: child care
Alabama Realtors release March 2024 Economic and Real Estate Report
March marks third highest container volume on record for the Alabama Port Authority
Partners join team developing new strategic economic growth plan
Mercedes workers set to vote for union in May
- National
Rep. Sewell votes for House National Security Package
Rep. Sewell to host Affordable Connectivity Roundtable
Sens. Katie Britt, Laphonza Butler introduce bill to fund maternal mortality research
Miranda Holloway-Baggett nominated for U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Alabama
Sewell honors retirement of Tennessee State’s first woman president
- Education
Alabama leads nation in preschool quality, behind in enrollment
Alabama’s First Class Pre-K leads the nation in quality for 18th year
Hoover schools block library app to find, remove “sexual content”
New statewide coalition seeks changes to Alabama’s school funding policy
UA hosts senators, highlights dyslexia program success and teacher impact
- Health
Montgomery psychiatrist named president of Alabama Medical Association
Alabama doctors unveil “Your Care is at Our Core,” emphasizing personal connections
Medical center in Mobile resumes IVF services
ALFA Insurance targets health sector amid regulatory debate in Alabama
Judges choose two Alabama Performance Excellence winners
- Opinion
Opinion | Politicization of libraries has many planning exit strategies
Opinion | Lawmakers must fight to restore paid parental leave after Orr’s cruel move
Opinion | Stopping abortions is now more precious than women’s lives
Opinion | Beverage industry invests $50,000 to improve recycling in Mobile
Opinion | Gavin Newsom’s great big mirror
anti-trans laws stories
Courts
A full trial on the constitutionality of the ban is set to take place later this year.
Courts
The case is unfolding against a backdrop of widespread legal challenges to similar bans across the U.S.
State
The Human Rights Campaign has reported a disturbing trend of violence against transgender and gender non-conforming individuals.
National
The recent wave of anti-trans legislation inspired Harleigh and Jeff to fight on behalf of families with trans youth.
National
Three families from Tennessee are urging SCOTUS to declare a Tennessee law similar to Alabama's unconstitutional.
Courts
Alabama lawmakers passed a law last year that would criminalize doctors or parents for helping trans youth access gender-affirming care.
News
On Aug. 21, a panel of the 11th Circuit ruled to lift a preliminary injunction blocking a law banning gender-affirming care.
Courts
The ruling by the three-judge federal appeals court removed an injunction issued in May 2022 by U.S. District Judge Liles Burke.
Featured Opinion
Passing HB405 will make life even more difficult for Alabamians who don’t fit into traditional gender or sex categories.