Legislature

Proposed law would allow for removal of library board members

State Sen. Chris Elliott introduced Senate Bill 26, establishing a pathway for local governments to remove library board members after months of controversy.

Jacob Holmes

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December 16, 2025

Girls’ Day At The Capitol to take place on December 16

Rep. Susan DuBose will host more than 100 young women at the Capitol to encourage future generations of women in public service.

December 15, 2025

Sen. Chris Elliott brings back Archives takeover bill

The bill, which nearly passed last year, would give politicians greater control over the Department of Archives and History.

Jacob Holmes

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December 12, 2025

Online sales tax lawsuit pits Alabama’s biggest cities against counties, some lawmakers

Alabama online sales tax approach is the subject of a lawsuit filed by several large cities, which contend they're unfairly losing millions annually.

Josh Moon

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December 10, 2025

Rep. Marcus Paramore appointed to House Ways and Means Education Committee

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter appointed Rep. Marcus Paramore to the Ways and Means Education Committee.

December 10, 2025

House speaker appoints Rep. Chad Robertson to Judiciary Committee

Rep. Chad Robertson was named to the House Judiciary Committee, filling a vacancy left by a former colleague's resignation.

December 10, 2025

Bill would create process to mark “invisible disabilities” on ID cards

Representative Ontario Tillman filed legislation allowing Alabamians to add a special insignia to their IDs, signifying an invisible medical condition.

Jacob Holmes

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November 26, 2025

“This map I drew on a whim became real”: Student’s plan chosen for Senate redistricting

College freshman Daniel DiDonato spoke with APR about his love of redistricting and how his map will change the state Senate.

Chance Phillips

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November 24, 2025

New bill would allow co-adoption by informal step-parents

The law would allow individuals to petition courts for adoption if he or she is a de facto parent and the custodial parent consents.

Jacob Holmes

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November 20, 2025