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Brock Colvin Alabama News
State Rep. Brock Colvin pre-files bill banning government mask mandates

State Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville) pre-filed a bill on Tuesday that would prohibit government-compelled mask mandates in Alabama.

John Wahl Alabama News
ALGOP chair Wahl joins votes to file brief in support of Donald Trump amid threats to 2024 presidential eligibility

At a recent special meeting of the Republican National Convention, Alabama GOP chairman John Wahl voted to file an amicus brief in support of former President Donald Trump in legal battles attempting to disqualify him in his presidential run.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt blasts Biden for allowing Iranian president to visit U.S.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi entered the United States for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City on Monday.

Collage of Alabama GOP congressional delegation Alabama News
Some Alabama GOP congressional members receive failing scores on pro-Ukraine report card

A recent report card from a pro-Ukraine GOP organization rates Alabama GOP congressmen based on their support for Ukraine during the current conflict against Russia, with several failing.

School Kids Alabama News
State Sen. Orr hopes state education board decision to lower third-grade reading requirements not designed to benefit 'the adults in the system'

The Alabama State Department of Education recently lowered the third-grade reading score required to pass students to the fourth grade.

Tuberville Alabama News
Report: Only 12 people took advantage of DOD abortion policy causing Tuberville's military holds

Members of the U.S. Senate and the Department of Defense (DOD) continue to defend the DOD policy, funding travel expenses and time off for service members who travel for an abortion, despite very few taking advantage of the option.

Band Director. Alabama News
Watch: Birmingham PD tases Minor High's Football band director

A recent video has emerged that allegedly shows Birmingham Police Department officers deploying a Taser against a Minor High School band director before his arrest and subsequent criminal charging.

Terry Lathan Alabama News
Ron DeSantis selects former ALGOP chair Terry Lathan to serve as state campaign chair

Republican presidential hopeful Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) recently tapped former Alabama Republican Party chairwoman Terry Lathan to serve as his campaign's Alabama chairman.

Garlan Gudger Jr. Alabama News
State Sen. Gudger pre-files controversial ballot harvesting bill for 2024 regular session

Controversial ballot harvesting legislation that caused significant stir in the 2023 regular legislative session has already been pre-filed for the 2024 legislation.

ARPA Alabama News
AG Marshall applauds court decision blocking Treasury Dept. from further pursuing tax mandates in ARPA funds

On Thursday, a three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals denied a full review panel for the U.S. Treasury Department in a longstanding, Alabama-led lawsuit challenging tax-break restrictions in the federal COVID stimulus bill called the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Chip Brown Alabama News
State Rep. Brown files bill to close loopholes, regulate insurance cancellation requirements

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) announced on Thursday that he had pre-filed legislation for the 2024 legislative session that would require all insurance companies operating in Alabama to formally provide customers a written notice at least 90 days before canceling, reducing or non-renewing their property coverage.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville all-in on Biden impeachment probe after meeting with House Oversight Committee members

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has come full circle on supporting the congressional impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden.

Brenda palmer Alabama News
Former Montgomery Public School financial officer pleads guilty to fraud, lying to AG's office

On Tuesday, former Montgomery County Public Schools interim chief school financial officer (CSFO) Brenda Palmer pleaded guilty to two felony ethics charges and two felony counts of lying to the Attorney General's Office about a matter under investigation.

APLS Alabama News
Alabama Public Library Service adds collation policy for possibly sexually explicit books

The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) recently voted to enact a book collation policy as statewide voices grow in opposition to sexually explicit books for minors.

Unite Auburn Alabama News
Thousands gather for 'Unite Auburn' — Event concludes with wave of student baptisms

Auburn University's Neville Arena hosted a massive crowd of nearly a thousand people across the age spectrum on Tuesday night for the "Unite Auburn" event featuring several speakers and a worship band performance. 

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Sarah Stewart. Alabama News
AG Commissioner Pate endorses Supreme Court Justice Sarah Stewart in bid for chief justice

Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate recently announced his endorsement of Supreme Court Justice Sarah Stewart in her campaign to be Alabama’s next chief justice.

Biden closeup Alabama News
'We need answers and accountability for his wrongdoings' — Alabama GOP federal delegation praise Biden impeachment inquiry

Several members of Alabama’s congressional delegation came out Tuesday to fully support the impeachment inquiry.

Vote Here sign voting election by Erica Thomas Alabama News
Qualifying for political candidates to begin in October as state gears up for 2024 election

Candidate qualifications for Alabama’s Republican candidates in the 2024 election cycle will begin in October as the states gear up for several pivotal elections.

Prattville Library Alabama News
Some residents displeased with Autauga Library board rule change requiring parental supervision for children under 16

The group that began expressing concern over adult content in children’s books at the Prattville-Autauga Library is displeased with the recent decision by the Autauga County Library Board to require children under 16 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

election, vote, voting Alabama News
Ivey calls special election for now-vacant House District 10 seat after arrest, resignation of previous member

Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced the special election for the currently vacant House District 10 seat after the former officeholder resigned after being arrested on voter fraud charges.

Hank Williams Photo from the Country Music Hall of Fame website Alabama News
Hank Williams 100th birthday to be celebrated with 3-day concert in Montgomery

The 100th birthday of Hank Williams will be celebrated this month in Montgomery with a three-day concert event and memorial service.

Global Methodist Church conference, Montgomery, Ala., 9/8/2023 Alabama News
'We are reclaiming the best of Methodism': Global Methodist Church kicks off inaugural Alabama Emerald Coast Conference in Montgomery

The celebration launch of the Alabama Emerald Coast Conference of the Global Methodist Church kicked off in Montgomery on Friday.

John Wahl Alabama News
State library board member John Wahl to introduce motion addressing sexually explicit library books for minors

Alabama Public Library Service board member and Alabama GOP chair John Wahl intends to introduce a proposal to address statewide concern with sexually explicit library books for minors.

Tuberville511 Alabama News
Tuberville pushes back against criticism of military holds – 'I don’t feel any pressure at all'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has been under constant fire for his continued holds on military confirmations over the Department of Defense’s rule on funding certain costs for out-of-state abortions for service members and their dependents.

Tuberville with football 2 Alabama News
Tuberville says NIL legislation would protect women's sports — 'There’s only so much of the pie that goes around'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently said his proposed Name, Image and Likeness legislation will help defend women’s sports in Universities nationwide.

Prattville City Council. Alabama News
Prattville City Council votes down resolution adding restrictions to 'sexually explicit' materials for those under 18

The Prattville City Council voted down a resolution on Wednesday to limit sexually explicit books to individuals under 18.

Screen Shot 2023 09 05 at 12 31 00 PM Alabama News
Ivey seeks answers from state library director in continued battle over sexually explicit children’s books

Governor Kay Ivey is demanding answers from Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) director Nancy Pack, whose office has been placed at the center of the statewide debate surrounding sexually explicit library books for minors.

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