House passes bill revising Alabama sex education standards
Alabama House passes SB209, shifting public school sex education to sexual risk avoidance, adding online safety, parental notice and opt-out provisions.
Committee approves 200k legal defense in excessive force case
Lawmakers approved $200,000 to defend an officer in a lawsuit alleging excessive force, overcrowding and understaffing at Limestone prison.
Bill expanding utility relocation reimbursement moves through Senate committee
The bill would open utility relocation reimbursements to all companies, removing the annual income requirement and adding spending caps
House committee advances Montgomery police bill
A House committee advanced SB298, which would require Montgomery and Huntsville to meet police staffing ratios or face potential state intervention.
Montgomery police takeover bill passes the Senate
The bill would require Montgomery to increase police staffing or face state intervention.
ADEM public hearing draws concern over Tyson Foods wastewater permit
ADEM is considering poultry giant Tyson Foods' permit to increase wastewater discharge into Graves Creek and Locust Fork.
Sen. Britt demands Homeland Security funding, supports no pay for Congress during shutdown
Senator Katie Britt pushed immediate DHS funding and called for suspending congressional pay while federal workers go unpaid.
Gov. Ivey signs bill allowing Alabama to join PA licensure compact
HB156 allows Alabama to join the PA Licensure Compact, expanding workforce mobility and improving access to care statewide.
Ivey announces 35 new Pre-K-3rd grade classrooms for 2026 school year
Governor Kay Ivey announced 35 new classrooms expanding Alabama’s P-3 early learning model, growing statewide efforts to improve literacy and early education outcomes.
Alabama joins 20 other states, urging SCOTUS to review appellate voting law decision
Alabama joined a multistate effort last week, asking the Supreme Court to restore state authority over election laws in the mail-in ballot dating requirement.