Alabama Senate committee passes bill to limit protest in the state
The bill, SB247, would effectively outlaw protesting outside of an individual's residence in Alabama.
2025 Legislative Session
Gov. Ivey signs historic paid parental leave into law
The law will provide paid parental leave for eligible public employees, including teachers and state workers.
April 3, 2025
Alabama Senate passes bill to improve log truck weighing efficiency
SB110 would reduce log truck weigh station delays and establish an appeals process for weight citations.
House committee approves General Fund budget package
The budget will now move to the House floor to be considered for passage to the Senate.
Alabama House to vote on bill for voluntary firearm storage program
The Houston Hunter Act promotes voluntary and temporary firearm storage to reduce suicide rates for residents.
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Alabama’s legislators need to let Alabamians vote on whether they want to reap revenue from a lottery and sports betting.
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
The Alabama Midwives Alliance has come out against substitutions to a state Senate bill they argue would severely restrict midwifery.
Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers
The legislation, introduced by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-District 32, allows private schools to contract SROs.
This Alabama state representative wants to outlaw human cloning
Several states -- like Arkansas and Michigan -- have implemented explicit bans on all forms of human cloning.
Over 200 rally at State House to push for grocery tax reduction
HB386 would reduce the state grocery tax from 3 percent to 2 percent starting Sept. 1.
March 24, 2025