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House committee approves bill restructuring Department of Archives' governing board

1 day ago | alabamareflector.com | Anna Barrett

by Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector April 23, 2025 An Alabama House committee approved a bill Wednesday that would restructure the board of trustees of the Alabama Department of Archives & History. SB 5, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliot, R-Josephine, would remove the board’s appointing authority and increase its membership from 16 to 17 members, by making Gov. Kay Ivey the 17th voting member. “Previously she was not a voting member, and now she’ll be a voting member,” Elliot said.
House committee approves $10 billion education budget; floor vote expected Thursday

1 day ago | alabamareflector.com | Anna Barrett

by Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector April 23, 2025 An Alabama House committee Tuesday approved a 2026 Education Trust Fund budget with a few changes, bringing it closer to a vote in the chamber. SB 112, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, increases the current budget by $543.3 million (5.81%), but a substitute from the Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee added an additional $17.6 million. That brings the total growth of the ETF to 6%.
Donald Trump says he will speak at University of Alabama commencement ceremonies

2 days ago | alabamareflector.com | Anna Barrett

by Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector April 22, 2025 President Donald Trump said Monday night that he would speak at the University of Alabama’s spring commencement early next month. The president posted the announcement on Truth Social, his preferred social media platform. “I have agreed to do the Commencement Address at two really GREAT places, the University of Alabama and, WEST POINT. Stay tuned for times and dates!!!” the post said. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES.
States that enshrined Medicaid expansion in their constitutions could be in a bind

6 days ago | alabamareflector.com | Shalina Chatlani

As Republicans in Congress consider cutting the federal share of Medicaid funding, states are weighing numerous options to scale back their programs. But voters in three states have significantly limited those options by enshrining Medicaid expansion in their constitutions — creating a potential budget disaster and a political challenge for the GOP.
What passed in the Alabama Legislature: April 15-17, 2025

6 days ago | alabamareflector.com | Anna Barrett |Ralph Chapoco |Alander Rocha

Here is a list of the bills that passed the Alabama Legislature this week. Tuesday, April 15HouseHB 549, sponsored by Rep. Chris Sells, R-Greenville, authorizes the Butler County sheriff to conduct fundraising events, such as rodeos, and use the proceeds for any lawful purpose related to the sheriff’s office operations. The bill passed 14-0. It goes to the Senate. HB 550, sponsored by Rep.
Alabama House passes bill requiring Ten Commandments displays in K-12 schools

6 days ago | alabamareflector.com | Anna Barrett

by Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector April 18, 2025 The Alabama House of Representatives Thursday passed a bill requiring public K-12 schools to display the Ten Commandments. HB 178, sponsored by Rep. Mark Gidley, R-Hokes Bluff, passed the chamber 88-11. It requires schools to display the Ten Commandments in an entry way; a common area an entry way or common areas like cafeterias, and in classrooms where the history of the United States is taught.
Tensions mount in Alabama Legislature as Republicans ram bills through

6 days ago | alabamareflector.com | Anna Barrett |Alander Rocha

Tensions mounted in the Alabama Legislature Thursday as Republicans pushed through several bills dealing with religion and targeting LGBTQ+ Alabamians and immigrants. The legislation passed despite attempts from minority Democrats in both chambers to counter passage of the legislation. In the Senate, the majority GOP used cloture petitions and procedural moves to effectively prevent Democrats from debating the measures. Speaking after the House adjourned Thursday, Rep.
Alabama House passes ‘Don’t Say Gay’ expansion, drag performance restrictions

6 days ago | alabamareflector.com | Anna Barrett

by Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector April 18, 2025 The Alabama House of Representatives passed an expansion of the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law on Thursday. HB 244, sponsored by Rep. Mack Butler, R-Rainbow City, would prohibit public school teachers at all grade levels from teaching or discussing gender identity or sexuality, an expansion from K-5. The legislation also prohibits the display of pride flags and insignia in the classroom.
Alabama House passes bill allowing local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws

1 week ago | alabamareflector.com | Anna Barrett

by Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector April 17, 2025 The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would allow local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws. HB 7, sponsored by Rep. Ernie Yarbrough, R-Trinity, would give sheriff’s deputies and police officers authority to arrest and detain individuals who are not authorized to be in the U.S. and to transfer them to the custody of federal law enforcement.
Trump official visits, touts Alabama coal mine with thousands of federal safety violations

1 week ago | alabamareflector.com | Lee Hedgepeth

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. TUSCALOOSA — When Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum visited two Warrior Met coal mines in central Alabama last week, he said he was emphasizing the administration’s commitment to “clean, beautiful coal” and its plans to roll back regulation.