Alabama Legislature

HB169 and the fight over who controls Alabama’s memory

A restructuring bill raises urgent questions about political power, historical integrity and who decides Alabama’s official story.

February 13, 2026

HB161 advances amid debate over child online safety enforcement

Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation requiring age verification for app downloads, drawing support from tech giants despite concerns over practical enforcement and constitutional challenges.

February 13, 2026

When PSC reform arrived, the rhetoric made a U-turn

As bipartisan reform advances, long-standing claims about the PSC’s structure take an abrupt and revealing turn.

February 11, 2026

This week on The V: Ballot challenges, gambling proposals and First Amendment

The Voice of Alabama Politics examines GOP ballot decisions, residency law, gambling proposals and the broader implications for courts and voters.

February 9, 2026

Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Four

Lawmakers moved major bills, advanced budgets and set the stage for consequential floor debates as the 2026 session progressed.

February 9, 2026

Doc Mancuso urges GOP leaders to keep him on House District 7 primary ballot

As a ballot challenge looms, Republican candidate Doc Mancuso says party officials should not decide elections behind closed doors.

February 9, 2026

Bill to criminalize church protests advances in House

The bill is a response to an incident at a Minnesota church last month.

February 5, 2026

House committee advances bill to rename Gulf of Mexico

The committee also heard a bill by Representative Mark Gidley on prohibiting the term "West Bank" for Israel's West Bank.

February 5, 2026

Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Three

Lawmakers advanced legislation in both chambers as committees continued work and new bills were introduced during the third week.

February 2, 2026

HB72 goes too far in the name of child protection

Community leader Antoinette King strongly opposed HB 72, arguing the legislation risked criminalizing parents and unfairly targeted families needing support, not state intervention.

February 2, 2026