Veterans Affairs reform bill passes state legislature

March 11, 2025

Gov. Kay Ivey said she looks forward to signing legislation reforming how leadership at the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs is selected.

Latest updates from Alabama Legislature

March 8, 2025

Latest updates from the state Legislature as members head to their spring break: Dual enrollment bill goes to governor The Alabama Senate gave final passage

Parental leave bills advance, questions remain about cost

March 8, 2025

Legislation to give paid parental leave to state employees and educators had two significant votes on March 5, though questions about how much it will cost the state remain.

Immigration bills make headway in Alabama Legislature

March 7, 2025

Alabama state lawmakers advanced two bills targeting illegal immigration March 5.

Legislative updates on Medicaid during pregnancy, Glock switches

March 6, 2025

Alabama legislators continue working through a long list of bills to consider.

Bills to ban student cell phone use in Alabama schools move forward

March 1, 2025

Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday advanced bills requiring schools to implement a “bell-to-bell” student cell phone ban starting July 1.

Crime suppression unit touts impact as state leaders eye expansion

February 26, 2025

A crime suppression unit in Montgomery has seen significant increases in arrests and seizures since its inception last year, state law enforcement leaders shared Monday.