New laws expanding police immunity, electronic monitoring of delinquent juveniles

May 19, 2025

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the last two of three remaining bills in her anti-crime bill package.

Ivey signs THC product regulation bill into law

May 16, 2025

Carried by Rep. Andy Whitt, R-Harvest, the bill will impose a THC cap of 10 milligrams per serving for edibles and beverages, will ban any smokable hemp products and prohibit use for those under age 21.

New law to boost energy infrastructure, industrial development in Alabama

May 16, 2025

Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law Wednesday the Powering Growth Act, a bill designed to accelerate energy infrastructure projects to boost industrial development in Alabama, particularly its rural areas.

Bills on religious instruction, pronouns and prayer fail to pass in Alabama’s 2025 session

May 15, 2025

Alabama lawmakers did a lot of new things for K-12 and higher education during the 2025 legislative session, but they also left several high-profile proposals on the table.

Alabama lawmakers trim $5k stipend for principals at hundreds of schools

May 13, 2025

Alabama lawmakers recently gave final approval to a bill that will significantly reduce the number of public school principals eligible for an annual $5,000 stipend, from about 1,200 schools to just 420.

Britt reintroduces bills to give resources to mothers with MOMS Act

May 12, 2025

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., is leading legislation to support mothers and pregnant women with resources, including a grant program for organizations that help expectant moms and babies.

Alabama lawmakers approve school cell phone restrictions in K-12 classrooms

May 10, 2025

House Bill 166, sponsored by Rep. Leigh Hulsey, R-Helena, requires all school districts to adopt a policy by July 1 banning student cell phone use during the instructional day — from the start of instruction until the end of the school day.