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Shomari Figures Alabama News
Despite questioning party loyalty, Alabama Democratic Conference chair Joe Reed announces party support for Shomari Figures in AL-2

The Alabama Democratic Conference officially backs Shomari Figures against House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) in the upcoming runoff election for Alabama’s recently redrawn second congressional district.

Wes Allen Alabama News
Secretary of State Wes Allen touts new voter integrity system, finds over 109,000 ineligible voters on Alabama’s rolls

Secretary of State Wes Allen said recently that his office has identified over 109,000 ineligible voters from Alabama’s roles since creating a new voter integrity system.

Prattville Library Alabama News
Terminated Prattville library director demands reinstatement, name-clearing hearing in attorney's letter to library board

The recently terminated director at the Autauga/Prattville Library is demanding his reinstatement as director, restoration of library privileges, and a "name-clearing hearing."

immigration, border Alabama News
State Rep. Yarbrough files Laken Riley Act to bolster local police cooperation with federal immigration

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) recently filed The Laken Riley Act in the House of Representatives, which would allow law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with federal agencies to enforce federal immigration and customs laws.

kamarie holland Alabama News
Prosecutors seek to enter additional evidence in sentencing of five-year-old Kamarie Holland's killer

Prosecutors are seeking to bring additional evidence in the sentencing of  Jeremy Tremaine Williams, the man who pled guilty to killing and posthumously sexually assaulting five-year-old Kamarie Holland.

Books Alabama News
Read Freely Alabama racking up L's in effort to keep sexually explicit children's books in libraries

Despite mostly favorable media coverage and assistance from out-of-state entities, the group supporting sexually explicit children’s books in Alabama libraries has yet to claim a significant win.

gay alabama flag Alabama News
House committee advances bill prohibiting teaching sexual orientation, gender identity in public K-12 schools; Votes down Space Camp amendment

The House Education Policy Committee voted on Wednesday to advance a bill that would prohibit instruction of gender identity or sexual orientation in public K-12 schools while voting down an amendment that relates to the recent Space Camp controversy.

Battle for Goat Hill Alabama News
Senate narrowly avoids blowout in loss to House in Battle of Goat Hill softball game

The Alabama House of Representatives handily defeated the Alabama Senate in the annual softball match on Wednesday night, gaining the body bragging right for a whole year while raising money for a well-loved Alabama establishment.

child vaccine Alabama News
House Judiciary Committee advances legislation requiring parental consent for vaccinations

The House Judiciary Committee passed legislation on Tuesday that would require parental consent for minors to receive vaccinations.

Ambulance Alabama News
House passes legislation prohibiting sex offenders from being employed or volunteering as first responders

The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation that would prohibit sex offenders from being employed or volunteering as first responders.

Masks required Alabama News
House Health Committee advances anti-masking legislation

The House Health Committee advanced a bill on Wednesday to prohibit any governmental entities and the State Health Officer from imposing mask mandates.

ECBOE Alabama News
Former child nutrition worker, Elmore County BOE member seek answers on misused funds by child nutrition director

A board member and a former employee attempted on Tuesday to appeal to the Elmore County Board of Education (ECBOE) to respond to recent reporting by 1819 News that highlighted financial mismanagement in the ESBOE’s Child Nutrition Program (CNP).

VOTING MACHINE Alabama News
House committee delays vote on bill requiring mandatory post-election audits

The Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee voted on Tuesday to delay voting on substituted legislation requiring county probate judges to conduct mandatory ballot audits after every county and statewide election.

Wikle Rexall Drug Store, Anniston, Ala. Alabama News
Statehouse battle looms over pharmacy bill tax; Sponsor, pharmacists push back against 'misinformation'

Although it has not gotten nearly the attention that gambling, ethics, school choice or divisive concepts have thus far in the 2024 legislative session, a behind-the-scenes fight is being waged between pharmacists and the business community over House Bill 238 (HB238).

John Rogers Alabama News
John Rogers officially resigns his seat in Alabama House of Representatives after guilty plea

Embattled former State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) has officially turned in his resignation from the Alabama House of Representatives after agreeing to plead guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges.

anthony daniels Alabama News
AL-2 candidate Anthony Daniels: 'We cannot allow out-of-state interests to spend money to buy a seat in Alabama'

Second congressional candidate Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) is laying out what separates him from his opponent as both vie for the Democratic nomination.

Library Books Alabama News
'Politically motivated attack': American Library Association's state chapter decries Prattville library director firing

The Alabama Library Association (ALLA) has weighed in on the recent firing of Autauga-Prattville Public Library Director Andrew Foster, calling it a “travesty that should frighten every Alabama resident.”

Prattville-Autauga Library. Alabama News
Board fires Prattville library director; Chaos ensues when employees attempt to shut down library in protest

Chaos erupted after Andrew Foster, the director of the embattled Autauga/Prattville library, was fired on Thursday for allegedly sharing confidential information with the media.

U S Space and Rocket Center Huntsville Alabama News
Cullman City Schools offering 75% Space Camp refunds for some students after recent transgender controversy

Cullman City Schools is offering some parents the option to opt out of sending their children to Space Camp for 75% of the fee after controversy arose surrounding the employment of a transgender camp worker.

Mack Butler. Alabama News
State Rep. Mack Butler proposes solution to transgender Space Camp worker

State Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) is one of the Alabama lawmakers vowing to address the recent drama at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Space Camp through the legislative process.

John Wahl Alabama News
ALGOP chair Wahl backs bill requiring post-election audits – 'I want to see Alabama leading the nation in common sense solutions'

The Alabama Republican Party is backing legislation requiring county probate judges to conduct mandatory ballot audits after every county and statewide election.

Dubose Alabama News
Space Camp scandal renews calls for legislation defining sex, gender – 'Space Camp needs to have consistent information to go by'

The recent debate regarding a transgender worker at Huntsville's U.S. Space and Rocket Center Space Camp has reinvigorated calls for legislation in the state to address the issue of male and female spaces.

tommy tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville doubles down on Space Camp critique – 'There’s no reason to have a transgender in charge of boys and girls at a space camp'

U.S. Sen Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is doubling down on his criticisms of Huntsville's U.S. Space and Rocket Center Space Camp over a recent controversy surrounding a transgender camp worker.

Kamarie Holland Alabama News
Accused killer of five-year-old Kamarie Holland to plead guilty on Wednesday

Jeremy Tremaine Williams, the man accused of killing and posthumously sexually assaulting five-year-old Kamarie Holland, is slated to plead guilty tomorrow at the Russell County Courthouse.

ALGOP logo Alabama News
ALGOP slams JeffCo Democrats after recent convictions – 'The Democrats in our County have become synonymous with corruption and incompetence'

After the recent guilty pleading and resignation of State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham), the Alabama Republican Party is calling out “corruption” in the Jefferson County Democratic Party.

Anthony Daniels Alabama News
House Minority Ldr Daniels on DEI ban: 'If Nick Saban were still coaching, this bill would have never seen the light of day'

Last week, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a Senate bill that would abolish state-funded DEI programs, leading to vigorous protest from Democrats in both legislative houses.

Alabama news space camp molly bowman Alabama News
Huntsville father's Facebook post on biological male 'Butch coded space queer' Space Camp worker goes viral

A Huntsville father’s incensed social media post is going viral after discovering a worker at Huntsville’s U.S. Space and Rocket Center Space Camp is a biological man with a colorful social media.

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