2024 Legislative Session

Opinion

Alabama’s bailout for Birmingham-Southern sets risky precedent

The wisdom of such intervention is questionable at best and disastrous at worst.

Bill Britt

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March 15, 2024

Opinion

Alabama Senate delivers on its priorities at session midpoint

Results are being delivered to Alabamians as promised.

Greg Reed

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March 15, 2024

Big 10 Mayors: Strengthen penalties for firing weapons into buildings, vehicles

A bill would increase the criminal penalties for firing into occupied homes, businesses, vehicles, rail cars, and other buildings.

March 14, 2024

Lawmaker plans to expand “Don’t Say Gay” bill to Space Camp

An amendment would make it apply to all programs and activities at Space Camp.

Jacob Holmes

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March 13, 2024

A legislative “fix” in the works for Alabama’s beleaguered medical cannabis licensing

Legislation would expand the number of integrated licenses from five to as many as 15, ending many of the lawsuits currently facing the AMCC.

Josh Moon

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March 13, 2024

House committee considering bill to bring abstinence-only sex ed to schools

State law already requires an emphasis on abstinence education as a part of a sexual education curriculum.

Jacob Holmes

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March 12, 2024

Midwives push for improved care with new bill HB312

HB 312 is poised to bring substantive enhancements to the existing midwifery framework established in 2017.

March 11, 2024

Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Five

The Legislature will be on a scheduled break this week but return March 19.

Beth Lyons

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March 11, 2024

Senate passes stripped down gaming bill; the real fight starts now

The House and Senate must try to come together and hammer out a compromise gambling bill.

Josh Moon

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March 8, 2024