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Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk

The Alabama Senate advanced a bill eliminating cost-sharing for breast cancer screenings, and the measure now heads to Governor Kay Ivey.

Mary Claire Wooten

February 27, 2026

Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk

The House passed legislation to rename the cabinet-level agency within the governor's office.

Wesley Walter

February 27, 2026

House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds

Lawmakers unanimously approved a plan to distribute millions in settlement funds to state agencies and organizations fighting the addiction crisis.

Chance Phillips

February 27, 2026

Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education

Lawmakers unanimously approved legislation Thursday banning screen time for children under age 2 in publicly funded early-learning centers.

Alex Jobin

February 27, 2026

Rep. James Lomax files overtime tax cut

Representative James Lomax filed legislation Thursday to exempt up to $1,000 in overtime pay from Alabama income taxes.

February 27, 2026

Alabama lawmakers propose $150 million to expand career tech programs

Lawmakers introduced a legislative package Thursday aimed at expanding workforce training programs to prepare students for high-demand careers across Alabama.

February 27, 2026

Alabama bill would end boat inspections without probable cause

Alabama lawmakers passed legislation Thursday prohibiting law enforcement from stopping or boarding vessels for random safety inspections without probable cause.

February 27, 2026

Alabama House passes bill to restore coastal seagrass ecosystems

Alabama lawmakers approved a task force to develop innovative technologies for restoring seagrass ecosystems and preserving environmental stability along the Gulf Coast.

February 27, 2026

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Alabama House passes scholarship bill for law enforcement families

The Alabama House passed legislation Thursday establishing a new scholarship program to help law enforcement families pay for college and workforce training.

February 27, 2026

Parole reform bill passes out of House

The bill would require the parole board to consider an inmate's history of employment while incarcerated.

Jacob Holmes

February 26, 2026