Alabama in the middle of the pack on EV-to-charger ratio
There are 14,883 EVs on the road in Alabama and 822 publicly available charging outlets.
Democratic lawmakers file bills to change abortion laws
Sen. Vivian Davis-Figures has filed a bill that would erase the state’s law that completely prohibits abortions and criminalizes doctors.
“Sound of Freedom” Act would automatically sentence child traffickers to life in prison
Under current Alabama law, first-degree human trafficking is already a Class A felony.
Parole grant rate rises with start of new year
Recent data shows an uptick in the percentage of people being granted parole, although still far short of the board’s guidelines.
Ozark library board disagrees on book review process
The board disagreed Wednesday on how it should handle such book challenges moving forward.
State Rep. Ensler brings back gun reform bill package
The legislation includes a Red Flag Law and support for community violence prevention.
ACLU challenges Decatur policy requiring permit for protests
Decatur is seeking to change when, how, and if individuals and groups can peacefully protest.
State Rep. Hill files bill to split session in two
Hill’s bill would shorten the spring session, then lawmakers would then reconvene in Montgomery in September.
Alabama Policy Institute releases 2024 Blueprint
The right-wing think tank set 30 policy priorities, including removing barriers to have 14- and 15-year-olds join the labor force.
Federal judge weighs in on whether libraries are “government speech”
The case will be one to watch for Alabamians particularly if it makes its way to the 11th Circuit.