Alabama Arise advocates for Medicaid expansion amid GOP resistance
More than 230 supporters of Alabama Arise Action convened at the Statehouse in Montgomery.
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New bill would ban “sexual content” from minors’ shelves in public libraries
A second bill has been filed that would allow librarians to be held criminally liable for breaking Alabama obscenity law.
Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Seven
The Legislature will return to begin its 20th legislative day out of 30 on April 9.
Gambling legislation heads to committee: “A lot of what we do defies all logic”
Lawmakers from each house will attempt to work out a compromise gaming bill, with $1.2 billion annually in the balance.
House education budget chair says $750K being “redirected” from Library Service
That represents a nearly 5 percent decrease in the state agency's operation budget.
“Second Chance” bill dies in House, leaving elderly men to die in prison
The bill would have provided a procedure for some individuals to undergo review for possible release.
Rep. Craig Lipscomb’s anti-squatter bill passes Alabama House
HB182 increases penalties for individuals who enter a residence that is not their own.
April 5, 2024
Analysis | House committee advances bill to criminalize librarians
Members of the committee implied the bill could lead to charges against librarians who allow minors to check out materials with transgender connections.
Medical marijuana “fix” has rough debut in committee
The new legislation was met with skepticism and anger during a committee meeting that wasn't streamed or recorded.
Public hearing held on bill targeting voluntary recognition for unions
The bill would penalize companies if they voluntarily recognize a union without a secret ballot process.