Controversial bills die on verge of passing Legislature
Numerous bills that received much attention during session died three-fourths through the process.
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Bill reshaping Archives board primed for final vote
Legislation to give political leaders greater control over the self-appointing Archives board advanced rapidly through the Statehouse last week.
Changing the Course Art Show highlights prison arts, reentry programs in Alabama
State leaders gathered Tuesday to celebrate inmate-created artwork and new legislative efforts designed to streamline workforce reentry for formerly incarcerated Alabamians.
March 12, 2026
Archives to host lunchtime lecture series on the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Panelists will revisit video from a 1986 symposium Thursday while discussing the Montgomery Bus Boycott’s legacy at the state archives.
February 19, 2026
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A restructuring bill raises urgent questions about political power, historical integrity and who decides Alabama’s official story.
House committee advances bill to reshape Archives board
Lawmakers advanced legislation to grant political leaders control over board appointments, sparking concerns about the removal of two Black members.
Archives and History opens new gallery telling Alabama’s military stories
The gallery highlights the stories of individual Alabama veterans across a range of conflicts.
Bill to politicize Archives board fails on final day of session
Legislation seeking to grant political leaders control over appointments to the Alabama Department of Archives and History board died in the Senate.
Senate Democrats block Archives restructuring bill at last minute
After three hours of holding up the legislative day, Sen. Chris Elliott relented and voted to non-concur, sending the bill to conference committee.
House committee approves bill allowing Archive board members to be removed at will
SB5 is Elliot's latest attempt to punish the Archives for a one-hour program it hosted in 2023 recounting LGBTQ history in the state.