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Legislature

“Freedom Flag” bill passes committee after major overhaul

The previous iteration of the legislation would have prohibited most flags from being flown on public property.

March 7, 2024

Bill that would ban certain flags on public property back on agenda

The law makes it a Class C misdemeanor to display a flag outside an approved list.

March 4, 2024

Montgomery council overrides mayor, bans all flags and Christmas decorations

A "neutrality resolution" will prevent the city from supporting charitable causes, flying various non-governmental flags and displaying Christmas decorations.

November 8, 2023

Governor Ivey signs Senate Bill 77

It prohibits state agencies or institutions from purchasing U.S. and Alabama flags manufactured outside of the United States.

March 10, 2022

Bill to ban foreign-made U.S. and Alabama state flags passes Senate

The bill passed the Senate 28-2 and now moves to the state House for consideration.

February 2, 2022

Gov. Ivey orders flags at half-staff in honor of Colin Powell

The former secretary of state died Monday due to complications from COVID-19.

October 19, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey orders flags at half-staff on 20th Anniversary of September 11

May we always remember.

September 10, 2021

Governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of lives lost to COVID

Saturday marks one year since the state's first confirmed case. Since then, more than 10,000 Alabamians have died.

March 12, 2021

Governor directs flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Hank Aaron

Gov. Kay Ivey released the following statement in response to Aaron's death.

January 23, 2021

House Republican Caucus releases legislative agenda

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the Alabama House Republican Caucus released its 2018 “Flag, Family, and Country” legislative agenda. House Republicans say that it is a package of nine measures designed to provide protections for Alabama families, extend benefits to active duty soldiers and military veterans and encourage respect for the U.S. Flag … Continued

December 18, 2017