Politics Archive

Alabama Senate Republicans Expedite Passage of Conservative Bills, Curbing Democratic Debate Aimed at Bill to Restructure Birmingham Water Works Board

Alabama Senate Republicans utilized a rarely invoked procedural tactic, the cloture petition, last Thursday to curtail Democratic debate and accelerate the passage of several conservative bills. The five bills, now advancing to the House, encompass measures mandating pre-installed pornography filters on minors’ electronic devices ...Read More

Capitol Notes: Legislature Adjourns

The Legislature adjourned sine die yesterday thus concluding the 2024 Regular Session. Below is a report of what happened during the final week. Alabama Legislature Passes Record-Breaking Budgets The Alabama Legislature recently completed its duty of passing budgets for the upcoming fiscal year (FY25).  ...Read More