Alabama lawmakers advance bill to strengthen state’s weak open records law
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill aimed at strengthening the state’s open records law by setting deadlines to respond to requests to view public documents.
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Alabama Senate committee rejects bill to require release of police body camera video
An Alabama Senate committee has voted down a bill that would have required the public release of police body-cam video and dash camera footage.
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 lawmakers advance bills to ensure President Biden’s name is on the election ballot
The Alabama Legislature is working to ensure that President Biden’s name appears on the November ballot, despite an issue with a candidate certification deadline.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Lottery, gambling bill heads to legislative conference committee for negotiations
The Alabama House and Senate remain apart on whether to allow an expansion of gambling.
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.
Birmingham-Southern College announces it will close May 31
Birmingham Southern College has announced it will be closing due to financial problems.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Ivey signs bill barring diversity, equity and inclusion programs
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public schools, universities and state agencies and prohibit the teaching of “divisive concepts” including that someone should feel guilty because of their race or gender.
Alabama lawmakers approve absentee ballot, anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bills
Governor Kay Ivey signed the absentee ballot bill into law Wednesday morning.
