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Dr. Heather Skanes Alabama News
ACLU files lawsuit against Alabama Department of Public Health on behalf of doctors, birthing center owners, midwives

The American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama filed a lawsuit on behalf of several doctors and midwives against the Alabama Department of Public Health to combat proposed rules by ADPH to regulate birth centers in Alabama.

ALGOP Summer event Alabama News
ALGOP sets delegate guidelines for 2024 presidential primary

On Saturday, the Alabama GOP (ALGOP) passed a resolution deciding how Alabama's presidential delegates will be allocated for the 2024 Republican Presidential Primary.

Brooks Mo Jacquelyn Martin Alabama News
Mo Brooks bashes Trump, praises Pence in recent Twitter spree

Former Congressman Mo Brooks came out over the weekend in support of former Vice President Mike Pence in his upcoming bid for U.S. President.

Riverboat brawl Alabama News
Montgomery Riverboat captain speaks on Saturday brawl – 'This was not a black and white thing'

The riverboat captain of the vessel at the center of the recent Riverfront Brawl in Montgomery recently gave his side of the events as they’ve played out in a story that has grabbed national headlines.

Train Alabama News
Birmingham Mayor Woodfin dismisses I-65 widening, proposes rail transportation investment instead — 'A train to the beach is way better than driving!'

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is proposing an interstate rail line in lieu of the much-debated widening of Interstate 65.

Barret and reed Alabama News
Mayor Steven Reed, political opponent Barrett Gilbreath react to Montgomery Riverfront brawl: 'Justice will be served'

On Saturday, a massive brawl on Montgomery’s waterfront on the Alabama River led to multiple arrests.

Tuberville v Biden Alabama News
ALGOP passes resolution condemning Biden administration, praising U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) State Executive Committee passed a resolution on Saturday, condemning President Joe Biden and supporting U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) in the ongoing fight between the two over military-funded abortions.  

John Wahl Alabama News
Alabama Republican Party approves rule change to ban NEA, AEA donations for school board, superintendent candidates

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) met on Saturday for the organization’s summer meeting of its executive committee and voted to approve a rule change to ban Republican county and state school board and superintendent candidates from receiving campaign donations from the National Education Association (NEA) and the Alabama Education Association (AEA).

ALGOP, alabama republican party Alabama News
ALGOP to vote on rule change Saturday to ban AEA, NEA contributions for state and county school boards, superintendents

The Alabama Republican Party on Saturday will vote to ban campaign contributions from National Education Association and the Alabama Education Association for its school board and superintendent candidates.

Steven reed Alabama News
Mass texts from Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed's campaign continue claim that Alabama GOP is funding opponents

Campaign messages for incumbent Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed calling U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) an "extremist" and doubling down on unsubstantiated claims that the Alabama Republican Party is backing one of Reed’s opponents are being sent out in mass via text message.

Nancy Pack Alabama News
State library director appears to have played role in Madison, Millbrook library events

Alabama Public Library System director Nancy Pack boasted on Thursday about contacting Millbrook and Madison libraries regarding Brave Books events, one of which has been canceled, while the other was announced on Friday as back on.

Gilbreath Alabama News
Montgomery mayoral candidate Barrett Gilbreath denies accusations of making election about race

Recently, Montgomery mayoral candidate Barrett Gilbreath reacted to incumbent Mayor Steven Reed's chief of staff's attempts to inject race into the upcoming mayoral race.

Trump Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville slams recent Trump indictment – 'I think the American people are really getting tired of it'

U.S. Sen Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently denounced the third indictment of former President Donald Trump, claiming the indictment was "politics" leading into the 2024 presidential election.

Tuberville listens to concerns from Alabama farmers ahead of Farm Bill deliberations. Alabama News
Tuberville concludes statewide tour listening to concerns over upcoming Farm Bill

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) concluded his statewide tour on Wednesday, spending the week listening to Alabama farmers’ concerns to ensure Alabama representation in the 2023 Farm Bill.

Autauga County Commission. Alabama News
Autauga County Commission approves AG opinion to address ongoing issues with Prattville library

The Autauga County Commission has approved a resolution allowing the county’s legal team to submit a request to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall for a legal opinion in battling controversial books in the Prattville-Autauga Public Library.  

Gov. Kay Ivey State of the State. Alabama News
Biden 'liberal agenda' risking military success — State political leadership blast President's decision to keep Space Command in Colorado

For the past 24 hours, Alabama's political leadership has come out swinging against the Biden administration’s decision to renege on the decision of former President Donald Trump to relocate U.S. Space Command.

Space Command Flag Alabama News
Alabama's federal delegation blasts Biden's decision to keep Space Command in Colorado Springs

On Monday, The Biden administration announced the headquarters for the U.S. Space Command will remain in Colorado, reversing a Trump-era decision to move the HQ to Huntsville.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt recovering well after weekend hospitalization from 'sudden onset' of facial numbness

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is reportedly in recovery after suffering facial numbness likely caused by post-viral infection.

Redstone Arsenal Sign Alabama News
Space Command HQ to remain in Colorado, despite protests

The headquarters for the U.S. Space Force will remain in Colorado after a tumultuous reneging of a Trump-era decision to move the HQ to Huntsville.

Chicken Plant Alabama News
Seven confirmed tuberculosis cases at North Alabama chicken plants provoke ADPH call for testing

A confirmed case of tuberculosis in North Alabama has the Alabama Department of Public Health asking poultry workers in the area to receive TB screening.

April Weaver Alabama News
State Sen. Weaver to drop Carlee Russell-inspired bill creating felony charges for faking an abduction

State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) announced on Monday that she will introduce legislation in the 2024 regular session that creates a new felony crime for faking an abduction.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Katie Britt: DOD abortion policy an attempt to 'undermine life on the taxpayer dime'

After the U.S. Senate recently passed a spending package without a House provision to stop military-funded abortions for service members, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) criticized the ongoing attempt by the Biden administration to "undermine life on the taxpayer dime."

Bookcase books bookshelves 159711 pexels com Alabama News
Statewide effort underway to address 'pornographic' and 'obscene' children's books from Alabama libraries and disaffiliate with national library association

What started as a group of concerned residents over adult content in children’s books in Prattville has grown into a statewide effort to remove “obscene” books from Alabama libraries and separation from the American Library Association (ALA).

Coley McCraney Alabama News
AG Marshall applauds new trial denied for recently convicted cold case murderer in Dale County — 'We will never give up our relentless pursuit of justice'

Dale County Circuit Judge William Filmore has denied the motion for a new trial of recently convicted cold case murderer Coley McCraney.

Kay Ivey HB342 Signing Alabama News
Wrong bill signed into law likely unenforceable, may be challenged in court, expert says

In a bizarre turn of events, a law that was never approved by the legislature is slated to become law in September.

Legislature Alabama News
ALDOT 'more than likely' to borrow money on future gas tax money to fund controversial $1 billion West Alabama Corridor project

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) said on Wednesday it will likely borrow money against the future revenue of Alabama’s gas tax revenue to fund the highly controversial West Alabama Corridor.

school piggy bank Alabama News
What could education savings accounts look like with Ivey's pledge to make school choice a priority in 2024?

According to Gov. Kay Ivey, school choice in Alabama in the form of education savings accounts is in the works for the 2024 legislative session, but details of what that will look like are scant.

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