Lawmakers pivot to expand Public Service Commission after voter backlash
SB360 expands PSC seats, preserves voter oversight, and shows how republican government works when lawmakers heed public concerns.
Alabama Legislature
Pledge, prayer period could soon be mandated in Alabama schools
Alabama voters would ultimately have to approve the constitutional amendment if it clears the Senate.
This week on The V: Church bill, Ten Commandments debate, ballot challenge
Bill Britt, Susan Britt and Josh Moon examine legislation, campaign tactics and the upcoming No Kings III rally.
March 9, 2026
Rep. Scott Stadthagen wins Alabama GOP chair after runoff vote
The former House majority leader defeated John Merrill at Saturday's winter meeting to lead Alabama Republicans into the 2026 election cycle.
The V tackles sex-ed fight, prison oversight, GOP ballot battles
Bill Britt, Susan Britt and Josh Moon examine education policy, prison reform and escalating Republican ballot disputes.
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See recent postsAlabama women should not fight for reconstruction after cancer
Our responsibility as lawmakers is straightforward: when a law guarantees care, patients should be able to receive it.
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Six
Legislators moved major policy proposals, enacted new laws, and continued work on state budgets as the 2026 session progressed.
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See recent postsWhat Republicans once believed
We must force ourselves to look beyond slogans, stigmas and slurs, and instead seek those motivated by service.
The V: Trust, power, and politics collide at the Alabama Statehouse
Leaked recordings, voting power fights, conspiracy legislation, and policing debates reveal deeper struggles over trust, governance and democracy in Alabama politics.
February 22, 2026
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Five
Lawmakers advanced 753 bills through the 2026 Regular Session, addressing criminal justice, tax policy, and dredging regulations as budget deliberations continued.