Legislature

Alabama Legislature to play Mississippi Legislature in charity softball game

Proceeds from the game will benefit Children’s of Alabama, which is ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation.

April 8, 2025

Gov. Ivey signs bill criminalizing inhalants into law

The law also establishes the unlawful sale of inhalants as a Class D felony.

Alex Jobin

April 7, 2025

Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Six

829 bills have been introduced to date.

Beth Lyons

April 7, 2025

Sen. Gudger pulls the pin on gaming package with 77-word grenade

Senate leadership abruptly slammed the door — exposing deep divisions, dwindling time, and decades of dysfunction.

Bill Britt

April 4, 2025

Ten Commandments bill headed back to the drawing board

Committee members asked for clarification on how the bill would apply to college campuses and how schools would be held accountable since the bill requires private funding.

Jacob Holmes

April 4, 2025

Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions

SB85 simplifies religious vaccination exemptions, which raised concerns about public health risks.

Mary Claire Wooten

April 4, 2025

Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill

The Alabama Midwives Alliance and a number of concerned citizens have publicly denounced SB87's substitute.

Alex Jobin

April 4, 2025

Alabama House OKs $3.7 billion General Fund Budget

“It’s no coincidence that the state is in a position to meet its financial commitments," Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said.

April 4, 2025

Public debates debut legislation to allow Farm Bureau health plans

The debut of the bill in committee drew members of the public to fight for and against the novel health option.

Jacob Holmes

April 3, 2025

Alabama Senate committee advances bills on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility

Alabama Senate committee advances bills tightening reins on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility verification, increasing agency costs.

Mary Claire Wooten

April 3, 2025