Rep. Ed Oliver

Legislature

Senate committee OKs “divisive concepts” bill

The bill would prohibit K-12 schools and colleges from promoting or endorsing certain "divisive concepts."

May 4, 2023

“Divisive Concepts” bill headed back to the House for the second year

White lawmakers voted yes while Black legislators voted no.

April 13, 2023

A question for state Rep. Ed Oliver

All people may have been created equal. But all haven’t received equal opportunities or treatment.

March 10, 2023

Bill banning “divisive concepts” expected to return in upcoming session

The bill will likely look very similar to the previous language, which fell just short of being considered by the full Senate at the end of the session.

September 16, 2022

Grassroots organizations speak out against “divisive concepts” bill

An identical bill has already passed out of a Senate committee, leaving the full Senate as the last hurdle to reaching Gov. Kay Ivey's desk.

March 29, 2022