State Rep. Marilyn Lands bringing bill to address infant, maternal mortality
The bill would provide presumptive Medicaid eligibility to pregnant women.
Legislature
ACLU of Alabama releases 2025 Legislative Agenda
The ACLU of Alabama’s 2025 priorities include criminal justice reform, voting rights, reproductive justice and protecting First Amendment freedoms.
Ensler pushes gun violence measures: Glock switch ban, safety grants, more
Ensler’s approach blends law enforcement support with proactive community programs.
January 22, 2025
Prefiled bills seek to “add some teeth” to immigration enforcement
Alabama’s state lawmakers are scheduled to begin debating immigration measures upon the 2025 Legislative Session’s start.
New bill would add conflict resolution class requirement to marriage licenses
Smitherman argues that the requirement could help reduce domestic violence between partners.
State lawmakers discuss regulating cryptocurrency in commission meeting
Sen. Bobby Singleton said legislators should remain open-minded but also “be prepared to set up those guardrails for consumer protections.”
Sen. April Weaver joins Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 fellowship class
Established in 2020, the fellowship aims to equip civic leaders with the knowledge and skills to advocate for free-market policies.
January 15, 2025
Ledbetter shuts down D.C. rumors: “I’ve got the job I want”
“I’ve got the job I want, and I’m going to do the job I’ve been elected to,” Ledbetter said,
Proposed bill would protect pharmacists who recommend off-label meds
Alabama lawmakers passed a similar bill last year protecting doctors who prescribed off-label medications.
State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts
Alabama is one of just five states that tax optical aids.