Legislature Ivey signs bill shielding IVF clinics from liability “What we’re trying to do right now is just play lawsuit whack-a-mole,” Rep. Chris England said. Jacob Holmes / March 7, 2024
“Freedom Flag” bill passes committee after major overhaul The previous iteration of the legislation would have prohibited most flags from being flown on public property. Jacob Holmes / March 7, 2024
School vouchers primed for final vote after committee maneuver Sen. Kirk Harcher, D-Montgomery, said the bill would “decapitate public education.” Jacob Holmes / March 6, 2024
IVF bills poised for passage in House, Senate The committee approvals set up the potential for floor passage as lawmakers rush to provide cover for IVF clinics. Jacob Holmes / March 6, 2024
House committee advances anti-DEI bill The bill prohibits the promotion of certain "divisive concepts" from being promoted by state entities. Jacob Holmes / March 6, 2024
ALGOP expects passage of school voucher program with no cap The bill would create a system to award tax credits for students attending participating private schools. Jacob Holmes / March 5, 2024
Senate committee passes anti-ESG bill The bill would prevent Alabama’s pension funds from investing with any asset manager that considers relevant Environmental, Social and Governance risks. Jacob Holmes / March 5, 2024
Clean Up Alabama: Ivey’s APLS code changes “fall short” The group suggested instead that libraries be required to institute policies similar to Prattville's in order to receive state aid. Jacob Holmes / March 4, 2024
Bill that would ban certain flags on public property back on agenda The law makes it a Class C misdemeanor to display a flag outside an approved list. Jacob Holmes / March 4, 2024
House passes IVF bill, debates consistency with state’s fetal personhood stance The bill ultimately received bipartisan support, but the opposition also crossed party lines. Jacob Holmes / March 1, 2024