The 2025 regular session of the Alabama Legislature began last Tuesday, and lawmakers hit the ground running. Fighting crime is a main goal for this session, as are passing a budget and continuing to boost Alabama students’ test scores. Bills tackling other big issues including immigration and protecting women’s rights are expected this
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In her “State of the State” address, Governor Kay Ivey named fighting crime a main goal for this session, and following her lead, House and Senate leadership said legislation addressing public safety will be a priority, including a nine-bill package targeting recent increases in crime rates in the state’s largest
Newly elected Alabama Senate President Pro Tem, Senator Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman), stepped into the position after a 33-0 vote from his Senate colleagues. As the session began, he outlined his goals and said many would be inline with legislation at the federal level, including the new Trump administration’s stance on immigration.
The issues swirling around transgender people and gender identity continue to make headlines around the country, and a bill introduced in the Alabama House is in the spotlight. The “What is a Woman” legislation by State Rep. Susan DuBose (R, Hoover) aims to define “woman,” “man,” “female” and “male” to erase any
The state’s House Republican Caucus shared its priorities for the 2025 session, noting they’re all underpinned by a set of conservative beliefs and ideas that most Alabamians hold dear, including work ethic, a protected border, the protection of innocent life and families and common sense. Every member of the caucus
Mental health is a hot topic everywhere, including in Alabama. Two of the state’s leaders pointed to mental health issues as needs they’d like to better address in the coming 2025 regular session of the Alabama Legislature, which begins on February 4. And while gambling looks to make reappearance this
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Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey recently outlined some of his 2025 goals concerning the state’s students, saying tackling the “mental health crisis” among young people is at the top of his list. Related to improving students’ mental health, Mackey also wants to explore limiting cell phone and social media
New Alabama Senate President Pro Tem, Senator Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman), has listed his plans for the coming 2025 regular session, naming more funding for mental health services, increased access to healthcare and more effective and efficient communication between lawmakers among the topics needing attention. He also noted his role as a facilitator
