Mary Claire Wooten

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Legislature / Health

Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions

SB85 simplifies religious vaccination exemptions, which raised concerns about public health risks.

April 4, 2025

Alabama Senate committee advances bills tightening reins on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility verification, increasing agency costs.

April 3, 2025

SB110 would reduce log truck weigh station delays and establish an appeals process for weight citations.

April 2, 2025

The Houston Hunter Act promotes voluntary and temporary firearm storage to reduce suicide rates for residents.

April 1, 2025

A new bill proposes making E-Verify mandatory nationwide to ensure compliance with employment laws

March 28, 2025

Rep. Whitt filed HB455 last week amidst an ongoing attempt for Alabama lawmakers to regulate the psychoactive cannabinoids.

March 27, 2025

Sewell raised concern about Alabama’s trade stability during a Trade Subcommittee meeting on Tuesday.

March 26, 2025

The high court heard a similar case in Alabama in 2023, which led to a second district that could elect a Black lawmaker.

March 25, 2025

The bill would eliminate sales tax on diapers, baby formula and menstrual products, saving taxpayers $13 million annually.

March 21, 2025

Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings.

March 20, 2025