Alabama Names Little Bluestem as Official State Grass Amid Divisive Legislative Session
• Alabama House passed bipartisan "official state native grass" bill, naming Little Bluestem the state grass
• Bill initially faced some controversy/confusion, but ultimately passed 63-22
• Little Bluestem grass known for blue-green foliage, preventing soil erosion, ecological benefits
• Comes amid more controversial legislation targeting diversity, LGBTQ rights, voting rights, etc.
• Author argues state should spend more time on uniting issues like state symbols, less on divisive social issues