Selectively leaked 57-second clip from hour-long caucus debate targets speaker
Lawmakers say 57-second clip from hour-long caucus meeting was selectively released to damage speaker and distort leadership debate.
Legislature
State Sen. April Weaver introduces bill to criminalize “interference with a first responder”
The legislation followed recent civil unrest and sought to penalize individuals who refused orders to stay 25 feet from active scenes.
House committee advances bill to ban chemtrails
Speakers at the public hearing on the bill blamed chemtrails for the flooding of Camp Mystic in Texas last summer.
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Five
Lawmakers advanced 753 bills through the 2026 Regular Session, addressing criminal justice, tax policy, and dredging regulations as budget deliberations continued.
Alabama governor signs law allowing death penalty for child predators
The Child Predator Death Penalty Act, a major priority for conservative leaders, has the potential to shift broader legal precedents regarding executions.
House committee advances bill to reshape Archives board
Lawmakers advanced legislation to grant political leaders control over board appointments, sparking concerns about the removal of two Black members.
HB161 advances amid debate over child online safety enforcement
Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation requiring age verification for app downloads, drawing support from tech giants despite concerns over practical enforcement and constitutional challenges.
February 13, 2026
Senate committee approves abstinence-based sex ed bill
An Alabama Senate committee advanced legislation Thursday requiring public schools to exclusively teach sexual risk avoidance, effectively rebranding abstinence-only sex education.
Democrats want to give people an opportunity to vote on a state lottery
State Representative Phillip Ensler is planning a new lottery push, and it promises to be popular with voters.
House committee considers bill to deny bail based on immigration status
The House Judiciary Committee debated a bill to deny bail for undocumented defendants charged with violent crimes.