House committee advances a bill criminalizing transporting undocumented immigrants
The bill would make it a Class C felony to transport an undocumented immigrant into the state of Alabama.
Right to Repair Act goes before House Judiciary committee
The bill will be put to a vote next week after further discussion
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles releases March statistics
Alabama's parole system maintains low grant rates and successes in Day Reporting Centers.
House committee to consider bipartisan Right to Repair Act for electronics
Alabama’s proposed Right to Repair bill would allow consumers and technicians to fix electronics independently and affordably.
Alabama Senate advances student-based public education funding overhaul
Alabama Senate approved the RAISE Act, a new weighted education funding formula to better support underserved and high-need students.
$9.8 billion education budget approved by Senate committee
Alabama Senate committee approves major education budget, supplemental funding and RAISE Act.
Alabama House passes bill to support independent pharmacies statewide
The House passed SB252 to support independent pharmacies by limiting pharmacy benefit manager power.
PARCA report highlights inequities in Alabama’s tax system
Thomas Spencer of PARCA highlights Alabama's inequitable tax system with a reliance on regressive sales taxes
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
SB85 simplifies religious vaccination exemptions, which raised concerns about public health risks.
Alabama Senate committee advances bills on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility
Alabama Senate committee advances bills tightening reins on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility verification, increasing agency costs.