Legislature Bill to ban drag in public spaces runs out of time Several other anti-LGBTQ bills also stalled during the legislative session. Jacob Holmes / June 1, 2023
House passes anti-ESG bill without debate The bill applies to every governmental entitity in the state, including counties and municipalities. Jacob Holmes / June 1, 2023
Ivey sets first execution since statewide moratorium The state will now have 30 hours to carry out the execution, a six-hour boost over the previous limit. Jacob Holmes / May 31, 2023
Ivey signs bill blocking trans women from college women’s sports The bill is one of the few pieces of legislation targeting the LGBTQ community that crossed the finish line in this legislative session. Jacob Holmes / May 31, 2023
Prattville library becomes battleground for book-banning culture war A group of Prattville parents challenged the inclusion of LGBTQ books in the children's section of the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob Holmes / May 30, 2023
Body cam bill heads to Senate The bill makes it clear agencies can turn over footage to the subject of the recording or their representatives. Jacob Holmes / May 29, 2023
$11.5 billion education budget passes out of Legislature The three main issues between the chambers were the tax rebate, a savings account and a K-12 capital grant program. Jacob Holmes / May 26, 2023
House approves grocery tax reduction bill The bill now heads to the Senate, but any delay could leave it on the cutting room floor. Jacob Holmes / May 26, 2023
Legislature OKs bill to ban some foreign governments from owning property The bill no longer purports to stop individuals from purchasing property, only entities representing the governments themselves. Jacob Holmes / May 26, 2023
Tax rebate settles at $150 per filer after conference committee The rebate splits the difference between the House and Senate versions of the rebate. Jacob Holmes / May 26, 2023