Why the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger threatens Alabama
The system works because it is competitive. And that’s exactly what’s at risk.
Ed Oliver
Pre-filed bill would require unemployed to seek more jobs
Alabama has had an unemployment rate under 3 percent for the past three years.
Federal judge strikes down New Hampshire “divisive concepts” law
The language is similar to Alabama's language prohibiting divisive concepts.
“Divisive concepts” bill back on the calendar for Alabama House
The bill advanced out of the House and a Senate committee last session but failed to reach the Senate floor.
Rep. Oliver’s chairmanship questioned after behavior during veterans home outbreak
At a recent Board of Veterans Affairs meeting, members questioned Oliver's fitness to serve as House veterans affairs committee chair.
Senate committee advances “divisive concepts” bill
The full Senate is the final hurdle for the bill to head to Gov. Kay Ivey's desk to be signed into law.
House committee tables bill banning “divisive concepts”
Oliver gave examples of teachers attempting to teach children to accept communism, socialism and Marxism.
Bill banning “divisive concepts” such as CRT criticized by teachers, officials
Critics say the bill chills difficult discussions about the reality of America's past abuses and failures.
Two-thirds of Americans say schools fall short in teaching Black History
Alabama's fight against Critical Race Theory has created confusion about what Black history can and cannot be taught in schools.
Alabama state school board passes resolution banning Critical Race Theory
Ivey claimed that CRT currently isn’t being taught in Alabama classrooms, but voted in favor of a State Board of Education ban it.