House committee advances bill requiring Ten Commandments displayed in schools
Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation requiring a display on the Ten Commandments' influence on U.S. civil society and legal principles.
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Parkinson’s added to list of firefighter’s occupational diseases advances in both houses
Committees in both chambers approved measures Wednesday providing disability and death benefits to Alabama firefighters who develop Parkinson’s disease following toxic exposure.
Senate committee passes bill to exempt National Guard pay from state taxes
Alabama senators advanced a tax exemption for National Guard members Wednesday despite warnings that the move would strip millions from state public schools.
Senate committee OKs church disruption penalties bill
The Senate County and Municipal Government Committee advanced a bill creating felony penalties and civil remedies for intentionally disrupting religious services
Senate committee advances bill to rename Gulf of Mexico despite Democratic pushback
Lawmakers voted Tuesday to align Alabama with federal naming conventions, adopting the name Gulf of America despite concerns over historical accuracy.
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Seven
Lawmakers advanced environmental regulations and criminal penalties as the Alabama Legislature surpassed the midpoint of its 2026 session.
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Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
The Alabama Senate advanced a bill eliminating cost-sharing for breast cancer screenings, and the measure now heads to Governor Kay Ivey.
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
The House passed legislation to rename the cabinet-level agency within the governor's office.
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Lawmakers unanimously approved a plan to distribute millions in settlement funds to state agencies and organizations fighting the addiction crisis.