Alabama Lawmakers Advance Transgender Bathroom Bill
Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation that would bar transgender students from using school bathrooms and locker rooms that correspond to their current gender identity.
Alabama Legislature
Proposed Ban on Teaching “Divisive Concepts” Advances in Alabama Legislature
Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation to ban a list of “divisive concepts” from being taught in K-12 classrooms and state worker training.
Gov. Kay Ivey Signs Bill to Improve Math Education in Alabama Schools
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed the Alabama Numeracy Act into law.
Major Issues Could Be Decided in Final Days of Regular Legislative Session
Alabama lawmakers are returning to Montgomery with a number of large issues to be decided in the closing days of the legislative session.
Hundreds of Alabama Systems Apply for Water, Sewer Grants
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management says more than 400 water and sewer systems have applied for grants funded by pandemic relief money.
Alabama Senate to Consider Record Pay Raise for Senior Teachers
Alabama lawmakers have advanced record pay raises for experienced public school teachers.
Lottery Bill Heads to Full Alabama House of Representatives
An Alabama legislative committee has advanced a lottery proposal as proponents try to get the issue before voters for the first time since 1999.
Alabama House Approves General Fund Budget with Pay Raise for State Workers
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a record general fund budget that includes a 4% pay raise for state employees.
Committee Advances “Divisive Concepts” Bill to Alabama House without Debate
An Alabama legislative committee has advanced a bill that would ban “divisive concepts” in classroom lessons and state diversity training, including that white people should feel guilt over the actions of their ancestors.
Permitless Gun Bill Passes Legislature, Gov. Kay Ivey Signs It
Alabama will become the latest state to allow people to carry concealed handguns without first undergoing a background check and getting a state permit.
