Bill reshaping Archives board primed for final vote
Legislation to give political leaders greater control over the self-appointing Archives board advanced rapidly through the Statehouse last week.
Sen. Chris Elliott
Senate Democrats delay “Gulf of America” bill
Senate Democrats delayed a Gulf renaming bill, arguing Republican lawmakers are prioritizing symbolism over cost-of-living issues.
Legislature approves bill addressing bus driver, law enforcement shortages
Lawmakers sent a bill to the governor that allows public retirees to return as bus drivers and safety officers without sacrificing benefits.
March 13, 2026
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
The House passed legislation to rename the cabinet-level agency within the governor's office.
Alabama bill would end boat inspections without probable cause
Alabama lawmakers passed legislation Thursday prohibiting law enforcement from stopping or boarding vessels for random safety inspections without probable cause.
February 27, 2026
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Alabama parents raised alarms after a legislative maneuver shifted autism therapy oversight to a state agency, bypassing original plans for board independence.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs law to limit Mobile Bay dredge dumping
The "Save Our Bay" law requires 70 percent of dredged sediment go towards "beneficial uses" in the Mobile Bay area.
Bill allowing removal of library board members advances out of the Senate
The Senate passed a bill allowing local governments to remove library board members, sparking debate over politicization and local control.
Bill to allow library board member removals advances out of Senate committee
The bill allows two thirds of a library board's appointing authority to remove a member for any reason.
Alabama House committee OKs bill to limit Mobile Bay dredge dumping
The bill mandates that entities dredging millions of cubic yards must beneficially use 70 percent of the material, promoting marsh creation.