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
Legislature Senate committee approves bill allowing virtual parole hearings for inmates Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings. Mary Claire WootenMarch 20, 2025
News Alabama lawmakers recommends blended K-12 funding model The Joint Legislative Study Commission on Modernizing K-12 Schools Education Funding adopted its report for the Legislature on Thursday. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 14, 2025
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
Opinion Opinion | Alabama needs a biotech training center to support a vital, growing industry It’s a win for people who need good jobs, a win for the biotech industry, and a win for our state. Rodger SmithermanApril 29, 2024
Courts Singleton plaintiffs argue State’s map is racially gerrymandered The Singleton plaintiffs had their day in court Tuesday, arguing that the state's map committed racial gerrymandering. Jacob HolmesAugust 16, 2023
Legislature Smitherman: PRICE Act takes money from needy students A Senate committee gave the "school choice" bill a favorable report, but lawmakers warned that it faces a tough road to a vote. Josh MoonMay 11, 2023
Legislature Personal Privacy Protection Act proposed It would prohibit public agencies from disclosing personal information about members, volunteers, or donors of non-profit organizations. Patrick DarringtonApril 6, 2023
News Bills to slash “good time” accrual advance in House and Senate committees Opponents raised concerns about overcrowding and losing one of the few incentives for good behavior within the prisons. Jacob HolmesMarch 23, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate minority announces leadership Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, was elected to his second four-year term, a first for the Democratic group. Jacob HolmesJanuary 16, 2023