Protest in Alabama House gallery; activist escorted out
The Alabama House of Representatives recessed after a protest broke out in the gallery over efforts to change Congressional district lines.
Alabama House of Representatives
Doctors association wants Alabama Legislature to allow more emergency allergy treatment in schools
The Medical Association of Alabama wants the legislature to give final approval to a bill to expand the types of medicines available to schools to treat severe allergic reactions.
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.
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.
