Alabama Senate Votes To Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports
The Alabama Senate has passed HB 361, sponsored by Rep. Kyle South (R-Fayette), which would allow residents in Alabama to play Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS). The bill passed with an...
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Latest Alabama political news — state government, legislation, and policy updates from across the state.
AL Medical Marijuana Public Hearing Over; Sub. Bill Expected Wednesday
A public hearing was held today to receive feedback on potentially legalizing medical marijuana in Alabama. The House Health Committee heard from proponents and opponents of the bill during an hour-long hearing. The proponents...
LGBTQ Visibility Isn’t Just Educational, It Is Vital Education
The best educators don’t just reinforce the ideas we already know, they expand our boundaries of knowledge by exposing us to the real-life challenges and conditions that exist outside of our mental bubbles. To prepare...
AL Republicans Refusal to Fix Revenue Problem Hurts the State
Alabama’s revenue problem isn’t new. We’ve been doing nothing about it for over a decade. Each time a sensible reform or creative solution is proposed, it’s killed by right-wing hardliners.
AP: Alabama Abortion Ban A Gift To Democrats In Swing States
Alabama Republicans may not fear much blowback from their own constituents for passing a near-total abortion ban in the state, but their actions could have serious consequences for Republicans in other states in 2020....
Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill Likely To See Major Changes
The CARE Act, Alabama’s medical marijuana bill, saw a relatively easy path through the Senate but the House is poised to completely change the current bill. According to the
ACLU Files Lawsuit Against Alabama Over Abortion Ban
The ACLU has made good on their promise to sue Alabama over their abortion ban by filing a lawsuit today against the state. “Make no mistake: Abortion remains – and will remain –...
Alabama Bill Requiring A Child To Complete Kindergarten Passes House
A bill that would require a child to complete kindergarten before moving on to the first grade passed the House yesterday. Currently, in Alabama, a child is eligible to move on to the first...
Alabama House Approves Direct-To-Home Wine Shipment
A bill that would allow Alabama residents to buy wine and have it shipped directly to their house has passed the Alabama House. HB 350, sponsored by Terri Collins (R-
Bill To End Alabama Marriage Licenses Heads To Governor’s Desk
The House approved a Senate bill that would end marriage licenses in Alabama. The bill now goes to Governor Kay Ivey. If she signs SB 69 into law, Alabama will officially...