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Gov. Ivey signs bill allowing Alabama to join PA licensure compact

HB156 allows Alabama to join the PA Licensure Compact, expanding workforce mobility and improving access to care statewide.

March 26, 2026

Alabama doctors push to allow needle-free epinephrine in schools

Physicians are backing legislation to allow needle-free epinephrine options in schools, saying the added flexibility could prevent fatal allergic reactions.

March 25, 2026

Family planning and contraception is still common ground

When it comes to contraception, nearly everyone is on the same side.

March 24, 2026

House Republicans push closed primaries forward

A few Republicans, particularly those in purple districts, joined Democrats in opposing the legislation.

March 20, 2026

Senate Democrats delay “Gulf of America” bill

Senate Democrats delayed a Gulf renaming bill, arguing Republican lawmakers are prioritizing symbolism over cost-of-living issues.

March 20, 2026

Alabama Senate Republicans continue to stonewall Dem legislation with partisan calendar

State Senator Rodger Smitherman criticized the Republican majority Thursday for repeatedly excluding Democratic bills from the daily legislative agenda.

March 20, 2026

House committee passes bill ensuring athletics eligibility for CHOOSE Act students

Lawmakers advanced legislation Wednesday to prevent the Alabama High School Athletic Association from penalizing transferring students who utilize educational savings accounts.

March 19, 2026

Committee advances bill regulating utility-scale solar farms

The House State Government advanced HB623, which requires cleanup plans for solar farms and empowers counties to regulate project development.

March 19, 2026

Bill to tax foreign remittances receives public hearing

“So I would have to fill out additional forms, and I’m a tax-paying citizen?” Representative Andy Whitt asked the bill’s sponsor.

March 19, 2026

Committee weighs bill to criminalize “interference with a first responder”

Proponents argued the measure addresses safety issues, while opponents warned it could limit police accountability and First Amendment rights.

March 19, 2026