Alabama’s abortion philosophy was always leading to an IVF catastrophe If lawmakers were truly steeped in anti-abortion philosophy, they should have known IVF would ultimately be a fly in the ointment. Jacob Holmes / February 23, 2024
House moves forward with tax credit plan for private schools after adding $500M cap The biggest change to the bill is a $500 million cap on the program, something public education groups raised concerns about. Jacob Holmes / February 23, 2024
House committee changes bill to require cause for removal of library board members Removing a library board member would require a two-thirds vote and the appointing authority to show cause. Jacob Holmes / February 22, 2024
Public stands against bill to restructure Archives board The committee did not hold a vote on the bill Wednesday and is expected to make a decision next week. Jacob Holmes / February 22, 2024
Senate committee advances “What is a Woman” bill The bill would codify the definitions of male and female to be based on reproductive biology. Jacob Holmes / February 21, 2024
National anti-censorship groups call for reversal of Prattville Library policies The groups called the new policy discriminatory and urged the Prattville Library to uphold the freedom to read. Jacob Holmes / February 21, 2024
Confederate monuments bill stalls in committee It appears this bill will once again be prevented from becoming law. Jacob Holmes / February 21, 2024
Perennial Confederate monument bill rises again It would attempt to prevent cities from removing Confederate monuments by charging them $5,000 a day for the act. Jacob Holmes / February 20, 2024
New “Don’t Say Gay” bill would extend through 12th grade It would extend the state’s prohibition on classroom discussion or instruction of sexual orientation or gender identity. Jacob Holmes / February 20, 2024
Ozark citizen cleared of harassment charge against mayor Daleville Judge Barbara Wade ruled that Blankenship failed to establish evidence that any harassment took place. Jacob Holmes / February 19, 2024