Alabama passes ‘What is a Woman?’ bill defining sex at birth
In Alabama, we have commonsense. We know what a woman is. We know that God created us, man or woman,” said Rep. Susan Dubose.
A rare bipartisan coalition in Alabama pushes ban on machine gun conversion devices
A bipartisan coalition in Alabama has come together to endorse a public safety package that would ban devices that convert ...
Gov. Kay Ivey discusses public safety bill
It’s called the “Safe Alabama” bill package. Lawmakers hope eight bills can crack down on crime in the streets of Alabama.
Families impacted by gun violence react to Safer Alabama bill package
Governor Kay Ivey joined Alabama Mayors, law enforcement and lawmakers to announcement a bill package supporting law enforcement and reduce gun violence in the state.
Alabama governor vows to sign bill that writes definitions of male and female into state law
The Alabama legislation was approved as more Republican-led states look to enact laws defining men and women. Nine states ...
‘What is a Woman’ Act: Ivey says she’s excited to sign bill that raises legal, medical questions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVY) - The ‘What is a Woman’ Act passed the Alabama legislature and headed to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk on ...
Statewide labor department sees changes in name, leadership
A statewide department just got a new name and leadership change. Read more to learn what these changes aim to address.
Senate changes bill restructuring State Board of Veterans Affairs after opposition emerges
The Alabama Senate approved several amendments to a bill that would change how members of the State Board of Veterans Affairs ...
Democrats criticize law enforcement immunity bill; legislation carried over in committees
The Alabama House Democratic Caucus released a statement Wednesday morning opposing the legislation, House Bill 202 and Senate Bill 129. The statement said in part: ...
Mayors, law enforcement officials advocate for ‘Safe Alabama’ legislative package
Kay Ivey, alongside lawmakers, mayors, and law enforcement officials from around the state spoke Wednesday about a package of bills introduced to combat gun violence and support law enforcement.The ...
Alabama lawmakers seek more money for prison construction
Alabama lawmakers are seeking the ability to borrow an additional $500 million for prison construction after the price of the state’s new mega-prison rose to over $1 billion, complicating plans to ...