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ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

2025 Legislative Session

Legislature

Rep. Bedsole pulls firefighter death benefits bill, cites need for further collaboration

The proposed legislation was introduced after it came to light that existing laws governing firefighter death benefits contained loopholes.

April 24, 2025

Alabama is leading in portable benefits for today’s workforce

Portable benefits will remove barriers, spark job growth, and help more Alabamians take control of their future.

April 24, 2025

Alfa health plans move toward final Senate vote

More than 30 Alabama health care and community organizations signed onto a letter urging legislators to oppose the plans.

April 23, 2025

The mirror lies: Power distorts what politicians see in themselves

Too many leaders mistake self-preservation for principle — history won’t.

April 23, 2025

RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee

The Renewing Alabama’s Investment in Student Excellence Act would establish a process to provide additional funding for public K-12 schools.

April 23, 2025

Alabama Senate OKs bill expanding “release time” for religious education

The updated "release time" policies would allow off-campus religious instruction with parental consent.

April 23, 2025

Rep. Bedsole seeks to protect firefighter death benefits with legislation

The legislation will "expand, guarantee and protect those benefits for generations to come," his release said.

April 22, 2025

Alabama lawmakers trade policy for pulpit, freedom pays the price

Faith used as a weapon is still tyranny, just dressed in Sunday clothes.

April 21, 2025

House passes bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday

Lawmakers have been working to make it an official state holiday for years, with no luck so far.

April 21, 2025

Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Nine

More than 930 bills have been introduced to date.

April 21, 2025