House passes package to increase workforce participation
The legislative package includes tax credits to increase childcare and housing among other changes.
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Alabama’s new “Porn ID Law” raises privacy and rights concerns
The legislation doesn't address the heightened risks of identity theft and breaches of privacy.
Committee advances bill to repeal BSC bailout law
The $30 million loan program relied on State Treasurer Young Boozer to OK the loan, and Boozer denied to give BSC the money.
Alabama House passes $11B education budget package
The education budget now moves to the Senate for full approval.
House passes 18 percent cut to state library operations budget
House Education Budget Chair Danny Garrett said he "redirected" $750,000 of the agency's budget.
Historic gambling bill faces critical test in conference committee
The bill, originally passed by the House, proposed sweeping changes including a statewide education lottery.
Former governors support bill for resentencing judicial override cases
Judicial override previously allowed judges to usurp a jury and sentence someone to death.
Some legislation to watch: Legislature faces critical last days
The Legislature is racing to address a slew of bills that could dramatically impact the lives of the state's residents.
April 16, 2024
Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Eight
The Legislature will return to begin its 22nd legislative day out of 30 on Tuesday.
Senate passes General Fund Budget
The proposed budget is the largest in the state’s history.