May 22, 2023 Group Watch: Day-by-Day, Play-by-Play
On Tuesday (21st day of regular session): On Wednesday (22nd day and a committee day): On Thursday (23rd day of of regular session):
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May 22, 2023 Group Watch: House Passes Protection of Minors from Unfiltered Devices Act
The Alabama House of Representatives has passed the Protection of Minors from Unfiltered Devices Act, which would require cellphone and tablet manufacturers to make their devices automatically block access to pornography when activated in Alabama. According to the bill’s sponsor, the intent is that manufacturers automatically turn on filters that
May 22, 2023 Group Watch: Chinese Property Ban Bill Changed
On Wednesday, the Senate Agriculture, Forestry, and Conservation Committee rewrote and adopted a substitute version of a bill that would have banned Chinese citizens from buying property in Alabama, including those who live and work legally in the state, a proposal that drew opposition after passing the House. The substitute bill
May 22, 2023 Group Watch: Alabama’s Suicide Hotline Bill Stalls
As suicide rates rise nationwide, a bill to fund the Alabama 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline hit a snag in a House committee. The hotline is not the topic of debate; the issue is the means by which the hotline would be funded. The House bill proposes a 98 cent tax
May 22, 2023 Group Watch: Back the Blue: State Officials Honor National Police Week
Last week was National Police Week, a to pay tribute to fallen officers, express appreciation for those who serve, raise awareness about the challenges they face, and celebrate remarkable achievements of our everyday law enforcement officers. May 15 was National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and state leaders paid their respects. “Alabama will
May 22, 2023 Group Watch: Innovate Alabama Offering Third Round of Grants
Innovate Alabama is continuing its push to help fund small businesses throughout the state of Alabama. The organization announced it will be opening a third round of applications for small businesses seeking funding beginning June 1. Awards can be up to $250,000. The portal to submit applications will close at
May 22, 2023 Group Watch: AL Department of Commerce Names New Senior Project Manager
Gary Walton Jr., a community and economic development professional whose experience includes working on strategic innovation initiatives, has joined the Alabama Department of Commerce’s business development team as senior project manager. Walton joins Alabama’s lead economic development agency as it seeks to build on record levels of inbound investment in
May 15, 2023 Group Watch: News & Views from the State House
Now in the second half of the 2023 regular session, the Alabama Legislature is still hard at work, and a bill passed by the House last week moves the body closer to getting a new State House for its future work. The House passed a bill already passed by the Senate the
May 15, 2023 Group Watch: Tweet of the Week
@AlabamaSBMay 14We’ll see you this weekend at the Rhoads House! #Team27 #RollTide
May 15, 2023 Group Watch: Day-by-Day, Play-by-Play
On Tuesday (19th day of regular session): On Wednesday (a committee day): On Thursday (20th day of of regular session):
