Alabama lawmakers move to mandate the display of Ten Commandments and ban pride flags in schools
Alabama lawmakers have approved that would expand the use of Christian texts in public schools and limit protections for LGBTQ+ students.
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Alabama House approves bill to let Alfa sell health plans outside insurance regulations
The Alabama House has approved a bill to allow the Alabama Farmers Federation to sell healthcare plans to its members that would not be considered or regulated as health insurance.
State lawmaker from Lowndes County charged with two felonies
A state lawmaker from Lowndes County has been arrested on two felony charges.
What passed and what failed in 2024 session of Alabama Legislature?
Here’s a look at what passed and what failed over the three-month session of the Alabama Legislature.
Alabama lawmakers advance expansion of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ and ban Pride flags at schools
The state House of Representatives voted 74-25 for the bill on Tuesday.
Alabama lawmakers OK bill blocking state incentives to companies that voluntarily recognize unions
The bill now returns to the Alabama Senate where senators will decide whether to go along with House changes to the bill.
Alabama House committee votes down bill to allow some death row inmates to be resentenced
The Alabama House Judiciary Committee has rejected a bill that would provide new sentences for about 30 inmates who were given the death penalty despite a jury’s recommendation of life imprisonment.
Alabama House approves bill to define sex based on reproductive systems, not identity
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill that would define who is considered a man or a woman under state law, saying it must be based on reproductive systems and not gender identity.
Alabama House approves bill to revamp the state ethics law
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a revamp of the state ethics law that supporters say would provide clearer rules but is opposed by the attorney general who says it would make prosecutions more difficult.
Alabama State Rep. John Rogers to plead guilty to federal charges, resign from office
According to court documents, Rogers will resign from office and pay $197, 950 in restitution as part of the plea deal.
