Crypto reserve, school meals, Congress Ave. takeover: 10 updates from Central Texas lawmakers

Crypto reserve, school meals, Congress Ave. takeover: 10 updates from Central Texas lawmakers

State lawmakers are considering proposals like the creation of a Texas cryptocurrency reserve and mandates for healthy school meals.

Alabama Passes 2nd Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Allowing State Investment Board to Buy Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies on April 2, 2025

Alabama has introduced and passed a new law allowing its state investment board to purchase and hold Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. This legislation marks a notable shift in the state's financial management strategy, positioning Alabama as a potential leader in state-level cryptocurrency investments. The move reflects a growing trend among U.S. states to embrace digital assets, as more jurisdictions consider similar legislative effort…

Alabama Seeks to Establish Bitcoin Reserve Using 10% of State’s Funds

Alabama lawmakers have introduced a bill that requires the State Treasurer to invest up to 10% of the state’s funds in Bitcoin.

Alabama moves to invest state funds in Bitcoin with new bills

Alabama lawmakers have introduced legislation to allow the state to invest public funds in Bitcoin.  The latest proposal, Senate Bill 283, was filed this week by Sen. April Weaver as a companion to House Bill 482, which was introduced in…

Alabama, Minnesota Advance Bitcoin Reserve Plans With Companion Bills - TECHTELEGRAPH

Bitcoin could soon find a place on state balance sheets, with Alabama and Minnesota both pressing ahead with legislative frameworks for state Bitcoin reserves. In Minnesota, House File 2946, also called the Minnesota Bitcoin Act, introduced by Rep. B. Olson (R-MN) on Tuesday, would allow the state to invest in Bitcoin directly. Its Senate counterpart, SF 2661, was introduced earlier in March. The identical bills seek to authorize the State Board…

Alabama, Minnesota Advance Bitcoin Reserve Plans With Companion Bills

While Minnesota's proposal names Bitcoin directly, Alabama sets eligibility criteria that only Bitcoin currently meets.