Legislature House advances bill allowing arrest of librarians The bill would provide an avenue for librarians to be arrested if someone challenges a book as being "harmful to minors." Jacob Holmes6 days ago
Legislature Committee expands bill defining sex-based terms, advances it to Senate An amendment would block transgender individuals from entering bathrooms or sleeping quarters of the opposite sex. Jacob HolmesApril 24, 2024
Legislature House votes to extend prohibition of LGBTQ subjects in classroom through eighth grade The bill also bans teachers and education employees from displaying pride flags or other LGBTQ+ symbols on school grounds. Jacob HolmesApril 24, 2024
News Opioid settlement oversight commission announces statewide investment plan The statewide investment plan outlines abatement strategies that are eligible to receive funds through direct supplemental appropriations from the Alabama Legislature. StaffApril 24, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Legislature faces scrutiny: Are they serving all or just a few? These legislative actions raise fundamental questions about the role and direction of Alabama's state government. Bill BrittMarch 18, 2024
Corruption John Rogers, longest serving Alabama Democrat, to plead guilty to federal charges, resign Rogers has signed a plea agreement admitting to his role in a kickback scheme. Josh MoonMarch 12, 2024
Opinion Opinion | IVF is as pro-life as it gets and the Legislature is committed to protecting it Our people believe in fostering a culture of life, and for many parents, IVF was the miracle that led to their greatest blessing. Nathaniel LedbetterMarch 11, 2024
Legislature Legislature passes bill criminalizing “ballot harvesting” Critics are still concerned about the law’s potential to suppress votes by making voters fear criminal charges. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2024
State Organizations call on Legislature to oppose library censorship The letter largely reads as a response to another letter sent in by the state's two Moms for Liberty chapters. Jacob HolmesJanuary 24, 2024
Legislature State Rep. Hill files bill to split session in two Hill’s bill would shorten the spring session, then lawmakers would then reconvene in Montgomery in September. Jacob HolmesJanuary 17, 2024