Friday, June 12, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

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Legislature

Senate committee advances bill to require national anthem weekly in public schools

State lawmakers moved a bill requiring Alabama public schools to play the national anthem weekly, despite concerns over making it a constitutional amendment.

February 26, 2026

State lawmakers will try again to require national anthem weekly in public schools

State lawmakers are planning another attempt to mandate weekly national anthem broadcasts or performances in K-12 public schools.

July 17, 2025