Legislators to consider allowing high school athletes to earn NIL income
HB489 would permit high school athletes to profit from NIL deals under certain guidelines.
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Battle brewing over exit between Pine Level, Prattville
The growing Pine Level community voted to incorporate in September 2023 and the town has already expanded since then.
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See recent postsWe’re fixing the Birmingham Water Works. SB330 would set us back
SB330 is an example of government overreach. It consolidates power over one of Birmingham's most important utilities.
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Ten
More than 960 bills have been introduced to date.
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See recent postsThe RAISE Act is a win for students, teachers and school systems
We can accept our new, middle of the road as the status quo, or we can strive to give students our absolute best every single day.
Bill to expand police immunity debated before committee
Critics during the public hearing shared their belief that the bill would make it harder to hold police accountable for misusing force.
House committee approves bill allowing Archive board members to be removed at will
SB5 is Elliot's latest attempt to punish the Archives for a one-hour program it hosted in 2023 recounting LGBTQ history in the state.
House Judiciary Committee passes bill to criminalize theft of employee retirement benefits
Aggravated theft of employee retirement benefits would constitute a Class C felony, carrying a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
Bill advancing parental consent in minors’ healthcare moves to House
SB101, introduced by Sen. Larry Stutts, R-Tuscumbia, would limit minors' ability to consent to healthcare
House committee approves bill that would restrict midwives in the state
SB87, introduced by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, now awaits consideration in the House.