Senate votes for education budget that increases pay for educators by over $200 million
The Alabama Legislature has passed both budgets out of their houses of origin.
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Alabama House passes bill increasing penalties for rioting
Democrats argued that the bill violates Americans' free speech rights to protest.
House passes “born alive” abortion bill
Democrats argued that there are already laws on the books that prevent what the bill aims to prohibit.
House passes ban on transgender athletes in public school sports
Democrats argued that Title IX protects transgender people, and the bill could lead to costly lawsuits.
Senate appears to have a consensus in support of a lottery bill
The bill would create a state lottery and authorize video lottery terminals at select sites.
Alabama House, House committee mull Republican voting bills
The House approved bills to expand in-person absentee voting locations and to limit timeline for absentee ballot applications.
Senate Judiciary Committee advances Aniah’s law
Aniah's law would allow a judge to deny bail to a defendant charged with a class A felony.
Bill to make kindergarten mandatory carried over in committee
HB423 would require every 6-year-old who didn't attend kindergarten to pass a competency exam before being admitted to first grade.
Three Alabama state representatives test positive for COVID-19
House Speaker Mac McCutcheon encouraged members Tuesday to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Analysis | Casino deal could bring 12,000 new jobs to state, officials say
Officials with the Poarch Creek and traditional casinos say they project hiring more than 12,000, possibly as many as 15,000 Alabamians.