Jacob Holmes

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Legislature

Bill to expand police immunity debated before committee

Critics during the public hearing shared their belief that the bill would make it harder to hold police accountable for misusing force.

April 24, 2025

SB5 is Elliot's latest attempt to punish the Archives for a one-hour program it hosted in 2023 recounting LGBTQ history in the state.

April 24, 2025

More than 30 Alabama health care and community organizations signed onto a letter urging legislators to oppose the plans.

April 23, 2025

The move comes as the Alabama Public Library Service has asserted that the Fairhope library is not in compliance with state code.

April 22, 2025

APLS and ALGOP chairman John Wahl said he negotiated the provision with lawmakers.

April 22, 2025

Lawmakers have been working to make it an official state holiday for years, with no luck so far.

April 21, 2025

Lawmakers also passed a bill requiring parental consent for drag performances at schools and libraries.

April 18, 2025

The bill would require displays in all K-12 classrooms that teach history.

April 18, 2025

Alabama's Laken Riley Act would allow state and local law enforcement agencies to enter into a agreements with federal law enforcement agencies.

April 18, 2025

Harbison announced plans to resign last month, but APR reported Wednesday that Harbison has not attended the legislative session this year.

April 17, 2025