Legislature

Gov. Ivey signs patient-visitation legislation into law

The law will give visitors more access to their loved ones in healthcare facilities including hospitals and assisted living facilities.

Patrick Darrington

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April 19, 2023

House passes “first grade readiness” bill

Under the law, students would either need to complete kindergarten or pass an assessment before first grade.

Jacob Holmes

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April 19, 2023

Alabama House passes bill banning transgender women from college women’s sports

The bill passed with the support of several Democrats in addition to Republicans.

Jacob Holmes

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April 19, 2023

House votes to remove “failing school” label

The bottom six percent of schools would instead be called just what they are, "the lowest six percent."

Jacob Holmes

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April 19, 2023

Sen. Clay Scofield earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award

The Guardian of Small Business Award is the most prestigious the National Federation of Independent Business bestows on legislators.

April 19, 2023

Voting rights advocates are organizing against new voter suppression bill

Advocates also say the bill likely violates the Americans with Disability Act and section 208 of the Voting Rights Act. 

Patrick Darrington

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April 18, 2023

Alabama Democrats call for gun regulations after Dadeville shooting

Democrats criticized their Republican colleagues for their inaction and stressed the need for meaningful regulations, such as red flag laws.

Josh Moon

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April 18, 2023

Rep. Hill files bill to allow judges to deviate from sentencing guidelines after trial

Individuals guilty of certain nonviolent offenses can currently calculate their own sentences using the guidelines, whether they plead guilty or go to trial.

Jacob Holmes

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April 18, 2023

Organizers condemn “divisive concepts” bill

The bill passed the House State Government Committee 9-3 with all of the white lawmakers voting yes.

Patrick Darrington

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April 17, 2023