The Alabama Senate has passed SB252, the Community Pharmacy Relief Act, a measure aimed at regulating pharmacy benefits managers to ensure independent pharmacies receive fairer reimbursements and increased transparency in drug pricing. SB252, sponsored by State Sen. Billy Beasley (D-Clayton), seeks to address concerns over PBM practices that lawmakers and pharmacists argue lead to unfair […]

A bill that would change how public schools classify students for athletic competition advanced through the Alabama House Education Policy Committee on Wednesday, following the adoption of a substitute version. HB298, sponsored by State Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville), originally proposed that English language learner students who do not participate in interscholastic athletics be excluded from […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate approved a bill that would allow certain individuals sentenced under the state’s Habitual Felony Offender Act to seek resentencing. SB156, sponsored by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road), initially failed on a 16-16 vote but later passed 17-8 after negotiations off the floor. Critics of the legislation contend that it […]

Governor Kay Ivey signed SB67  into law Tuesday, a measure aimed at restructuring the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs to enhance services for the state’s nearly 400,000 veterans. Sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Jones  (R-Centre) and State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville), SB67 shifts oversight of the ADVA commissioner from the State Board of Veterans Affairs […]

The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a bill requiring post-election audits for county and statewide general elections, a measure supporters say will strengthen election integrity across the state.  HB30, known as the Alabama Post-Election Audit Act, mandates that probate judges in each county conduct audits after every general election to verify the accuracy of […]

The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a series of tax cut bills introduced by State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), aiming to provide financial relief to residents by reducing taxes on groceries, retirement income and state income taxes.  “Today we have the opportunity to reduce taxes on just about everyone in the state of Alabama,” […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has been recognized as the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) “Outstanding New Member of Congress,” an award given to lawmakers in their first term who have demonstrated strong support for agriculture. Britt (R-Montgomery), nominated by the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA), has been an advocate for farmers both in Alabama and across […]

A series of four new tax cut bills introduced by State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) are aimed at providing further financial relief to Alabama families. These proposals, designed to lower the cost of living for residents, would significantly reduce taxes on food, retirement income, and state income taxes, with the potential to save Alabama families […]

Nearly one year after Alabama lawmakers scrambled to protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), advocates and elected officials returned to the State House on Thursday to continue their push for permanent protections. Fight for Alabama Families, a coalition formed in the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court’s February 2024 ruling that threatened IVF treatments […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would provide expanded legal protections for law enforcement officers, advancing a measure that supporters say is necessary to bolster officer confidence but critics argue could weaken accountability. HB202, sponsored by State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) passed the chamber on a 75-26 vote after lengthy and, at times, […]

The Alabama Senate  passed SB137, sponsored by State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) that would allow certain privately owned sewer and wastewater systems to opt into regulation by the Alabama Public Service Commission. Under existing law, only specific privately owned sewer systems fall under the Public Service Commission’s  jurisdiction. SB137 would allow private systems affiliated […]

Baldwin County native and fifth-generation farmer Christina Woerner McInnis has announced her candidacy for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. “I love farming and agriculture, but this is so much more than that,” McInnis said in her campaign announcement video. “I’m an entrepreneur. I’m a businesswoman. I’m raising four children, and I’m happily married, but […]

First Lady of the United States Melania Trump has extended an invitation to Jeff Denard, an Alabama steelworker and volunteer firefighter, to attend President Trump’s upcoming address before Congress. According to the White House, Denard has spent nearly three decades working at a steel plant owned by Nucor Steel. “His good paying, middle class job […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed HB209, also known as Parker’s Bill, which exempts nursing mothers from jury duty for up to 24 months. The bill, named after a three-month-old baby who had to accompany his mother to court, received overwhelming support from lawmakers. State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover), who introduced the bill, emphasized its […]

HB123, a sunset bill addressing structural reforms and oversight for the Alabama Board of Pharmacy, received a favorable report Tuesday in the Senate County and Municipal Government Committee. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Kerry Underwood (R-Tuscumbia), implements recommendations from a recent sunset review of the board, streamlining board operations and clarifying regulatory authority. HB123 […]

At the recent Alabama League of Municipalities’ 2025 Advocacy Day, a panel of healthcare experts and state officials gathered to address the pressing issues facing Alabama’s healthcare system. The panel, moderated by Howard Rubenstein, Mayor of Saraland, delved into the state’s challenges around access to care, provider distribution, and the financial struggles of healthcare facilities. […]

At the Alabama League of Municipalities Advocacy Day, a panel of law enforcement leaders came together to discuss the state of public safety across Alabama and how local elected officials can support their police departments.  The panel was moderated by retired law enforcement officer Louis Zook, who now works for the League of Municipalities and […]

Over the past 15 months, Montgomery City Councilman Andrew Szymanski has collaborated with Renasant Bank to introduce a program addressing crime, enhancing police recruitment and reinforcing Montgomery’s neighborhoods. The initiative, known as the Community Homebuyer Loan, offers Montgomery Police Department officers an opportunity to purchase homes in the communities they serve without a down payment. […]

The Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee voted 9-0 on Wednesday to advance211 SB92, a bill that would implement a bell-to-bell cell phone ban in schools across the state. Sponsored by State Sen. Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva), SB92 seeks to curb classroom distractions by requiring students to store their cell phones in designated locations during school hours.  […]

The Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee voted unanimously today to advance SB199, a bill that would provide paid parental leave for state employees, including K-12 public school teachers. The legislation, sponsored by State Sen. Vivian Davis Figures (D-Mobile), aims to ensure state employees receive adequate time off following childbirth, adoption, or miscarriage. […]

The Alabama Senate passed SB116, known as the Glock switch bill, which would impose stricter penalties on the possession and distribution of Glock switches—illegal firearm modifications that turn semiautomatic pistols into fully automatic weapons. The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) now moves to the Alabama House of Representatives for further consideration.  […]

A bill that would centralize that management of Alabama’s state licensing boards was the subject of a public hearing in the Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee. SB193, sponsored by State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine), seeks to streamline oversight and operations of multiple state boards by creating the Office of Occupational Licensing within the […]

The Alabama House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation Thursday that would make the state’s authority to conduct wiretaps in drug-related investigation permanent, removing a sunset provision from a 2022 law.  HB137, sponsored by State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) extends a provision that allows the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to monitor electronic communications of […]

The Alabama Senate approved SB1 on Tuesday, a bill that will establish a workers’ compensation program for public education employees. Sponsored by State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville), the bill aims to establish a workers’ compensation program specifically for K-12 and higher education employees, ensuring they receive financial and medical support in the event of a […]