Alex Jobin

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Legislature

Senate committee advances bill to require national anthem weekly in public schools

State lawmakers moved a bill requiring Alabama public schools to play the national anthem weekly, despite concerns over making it a constitutional amendment.

February 26, 2026

Alabama Republican Assembly endorses Case Dixon in CD6

Statewide grassroots conservatives backed political newcomer Case Dixon over incumbent Rep. Gary Palmer ahead of the Alabama 6th Congressional District primary.

February 25, 2026

Should Alabama provide no-cost school breakfast? Alabama Arise says yes

Advocates gathered at the Alabama State Capitol to lobby for a $14 million appropriation to fund breakfast for every public school student.

February 24, 2026

Alabama crime victims to host rally for increased access to compensation, trauma recovery services

Survivors from across the state will gather Tuesday in Montgomery to advocate for expanded financial assistance and trauma recovery centers.

February 23, 2026

Alabama Senate debates bill to exclude credit card transaction fees from sales tax

State senators debated a proposal Thursday to prevent local governments from collecting sales tax on credit card transaction fees.

February 20, 2026

Senate Judiciary Committee passes bill to allow for retroactive child-support payments

Alabama lawmakers advanced a measure Wednesday to extend child support payments back to the point of conception if paternity is legally established.

February 19, 2026

Senate Judiciary Committee advances bill to increase penalties for terrorist threats

Lawmakers approved a measure Wednesday to elevate certain offenses to Class B felonies and mandate one-year school suspensions for credible threats.

February 19, 2026

House passes bill to increase camp safety regulations in Alabama

State lawmakers unanimously approved a bill requiring emergency licenses for overnight camps following a 2025 flash flood that killed 27 people.

February 18, 2026

State Sen. April Weaver introduces bill to criminalize “interference with a first responder”

The legislation followed recent civil unrest and sought to penalize individuals who refused orders to stay 25 feet from active scenes.

February 17, 2026

Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to take advantage of Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday

Governor Kay Ivey urged Alabamians to stock up on tax-free emergency supplies from February 20-22 ahead of the upcoming tornado season.

February 16, 2026