Britt joins letter in support of Medicare Advantage program
Enrollment in the program has doubled over the past decade, serving nearly 50 percent of individuals eligible for Medicare.
Bill filed to prevent employers from mandating microchips
The bill's sponsor, Prince Chestnut, D-Selma, said this is a pre-emptive bill to dissuade companies from considering the burgeoning technology.
Pre-filed bills would slash incentive time accruals
The bill proposes significant reductions in the amount of days offered in return for good behavior from incarcerated individuals.
Alabama’s laws affecting LGBTQ+ people reviewed in annual index
Alabama passed multiple laws impacting LGBTQ individuals including the criminalization of gender-affirming care and preventing LGBTQ discussions in the classroom.
Rep. Carl chosen to serve on three appropriations subcommittees
Carl said he is thrilled to serve on the "critical subcommittees" and "ensure our tax dollars are spent wisely."
Ivey orders state agencies to establish public records pages
Every state agency will be required to have a public records page, and will not be allowed to charge per-page fees on electronic documents.
U.S. Treasury approves $191.9M for last-mile broadband expansion in Alabama
The state estimates the new infrastructure will connect 55,000 households and businesses to high-speed internet access.
Perry Hooper’s alleged victim “heartbroken, outraged” by recent pleadings
In the statement, Elizabeth Daly said the last words she heard from Hooper were "I’ll get away with it, because I’m Perry Hooper."
Attorney for Perry Hooper wants to release video of incident to the public
"He put a hand on the hip, pecked on the cheek," Hooper's attorney, Tommy Gallion, said.
Sen. Katie Britt, colleagues reintroduce Full Faith and Credit Act
The act prioritizes funding for the military, veterans and seniors should the U.S. hit its debt ceiling.