Committee weighs bill to criminalize “interference with a first responder”
Proponents argued the measure addresses safety issues, while opponents warned it could limit police accountability and First Amendment rights.
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Commission hears debate on proposed toxicity standards updates
The Alabama Environmental Management Commission heard from environmental advocates and industry leaders about the proposed rule changes.
Senate committee passes bill requiring App Store age verification
Right-wing advocacy groups and Facebook's parent company Meta were among the bill's supporters at Wednesday's hearing.
Madison schedules second public hearing on water fluoridation decision
Madison, Alabama, wants to stop water fluoridation due to safety and cost concerns, but this has sparked mixed public reactions and opposition.
Families call prisons “drug-infested slums” in annual public hearing, demand reform
Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.”
Public hearing held on bill targeting voluntary recognition for unions
The bill would penalize companies if they voluntarily recognize a union without a secret ballot process.
EIA statement on EPA coal ash public hearing
“It’s important for the public and policy makers to understand that closing in place is a legal and safe approach," Hardwich said.
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Sen. committee held public hearing to expand statute of limitations for child sex abuse
“Only about 1.5 percent of survivors of child sex assault ever receive justice from the criminal justice system,” Sen. Merika Coleman said.
Public hearing shows divide on House transgender treatment bill
Doctors, parents of transgender children and a former transgender man shared differing perspectives from several experiences with gender dysphoria treatment.
ADEM to hold public hearing Tuesday on rendering plant proposal
A rendering plant converts packing house waste, kitchen grease and livestock carcasses into industrial fats and oils.