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State Health Officer Scott Harris blames race, poverty, educational levels and health care access for highest infant mortality rate since 2016

The Alabama Department of Public Health recently released data for 2023, showing an increase in infant mortality rates from the previous year, and the highest rate since 2016.

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State Rep. Sellers files bill banning cell phones in K-12 schools — ‘It distracts the students who want to learn’

Legislation that would ban cell phones and other electronic devices in all K-12 classrooms has been pre-filed in the Alabama House of Representatives for the upcoming legislative session.

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Legislation renaming Guntersville VA center after Alabama Medal of Honor recipient passes Congress – 'It is an honor to pay tribute to his legacy'

Federal legislation sponsored by U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), naming the VA community-based outpatient clinic in Guntersville in honor of an Alabama Medal of Honor recipient, flew through the Senate on Thursday.

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Tuberville warns GOP 'swamp creatures' who oppose Matt Gaetz as AG: 'We’re going to try to get you out of the Senate'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is sending a stark warning to Republican senators who vote against former U.S. Sen. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as the potential next U.S. attorney general after being selected by President-elect Donald Trump.  

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Alabama House Democrats file bills aimed at state's voting laws after last week's general election

Several Democrats in the Alabama House of Representatives dropped multiple bills after last week’s general election to push for election-day reform in the 2025 legislative session.

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Senate President Pro-Tem Greg Reed reportedly set to step down

Reports from Yellowhammer News claim that State Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper) intends to step down as Senate President Pro-Tem to potentially assist Gov. Kay Ivey’s administration with implementing workforce development initiatives passed through a bill package during the 2024 legislative session.

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Tuberville fully supports Trump's defense secretary pick Hegseth, other cabinet nominations — 'We need to start cleaning the Pentagon'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced full-throated support for President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense and Trump’s other appointments as he gears up to transition into the office in January.

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Gary Palmer out as House GOP policy chair, loses seat to Oklahoma's Kevin Hern

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) was unseated from his lone chairmanship in the House Republican Policy Committee on Wednesday after members voted to replace him with U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.)

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Katie Britt breaks late for Rick Scott in initial Senate majority leader vote; South Dakota's Thune emerges victorious

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt announced Wednesday that she cast her initial vote for U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) as the next Senate majority leader, although a Washington insider with direct knowledge of the vote claims she did not.

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Tuberville looking forward to working with new majority leader Thune despite backing opponent

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is ready to work with the newly-elected Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) after his endorsed candidate, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), fell out after the first round of voting.

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City of Calera's new water tower sparks confusion, questions about city's college football loyalties

A potential riot was averted in the city of Calera after residents began questioning the city’s college football loyalties after it installed a new water tower.

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Auatuga County Jail still vacant due to black mold

Nearly half a year later, inmates are still not being housed at the Auatuga County Jail as health and safety concerns involving black mold pervading the building are still being addressed.

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Tuberville backs Trump’s plan to shutter U.S. Education Department — ‘Shut it down’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is backing one of President-elect Donald Trump’s most incendiary promises for his upcoming administration to shut down the U.S. Department of Education.

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'I’m not voting for Tommy Tuberville — I’m voting for the state of Alabama': Alabama's senior U.S. Senator doubles down on Rick Scott support

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is continuing his support for Rick Scott (R-Fla.) as the next Senate majority leader, emphasizing that his vote for Scott is a vote for the state of Alabama.

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Tommy Tuberville 'not going to try to persuade' Katie Britt on Senate Majority Leader race — 'She’ll have to make that decision'

Although Alabama’s senior U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has already announced U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) as his preferred pick for Senate majority leader, he recently expressed no interest in trying to sway the opinion of his junior colleague Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

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Alabama’s lawmakers and politicos commemorate Veterans Day – ‘To every veteran: thank you’

As the nation takes a brief pause from the election-related news cycle, Alabama’s politicos are using the national holiday to remember the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans throughout the years.

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Tuberville expects some Senate GOP resistance to second Trump term — 'Some of these RINOs better get the heck out of the way'

As the nation gears up for a second Donald Trump administration, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) still anticipates some pushback against the president-elect from “RINOs” amongst his Senate colleagues.

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AG Steve Marshall applauds federal court strike-down of Biden admin immigration policy – 'It’s been a great week for America'

Attorney General Steve Marshall is applauding a federal judge’s strike-down of a Biden administration policy that would have allowed a significant number of illegal immigrants to remain in the country under a policy called Parole in Place (PIP).

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Refugee resettlement non-profit boasts partnership with Alabama Legislature; Former House speaker, Huntsville mayor serve on board

As Alabama's leaders lament the ongoing influx of migrants entering the state, one organization that facilitates resettling refugees in Alabama claims to currently partner with the state legislature and has former House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, now the Madison County Commission chairman, and Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle on its board.

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Alabama GOP applauds 'sweeping victory' in Tuesday's election after flipping 40 state seats since last election

The Alabama Republican Party is applauding what It considers to be a “sweeping victory” this week after flipping 40 seats in state races during Tuesday’s election.

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Alabama legacy media silent on reported voter intimidation targeting Trump supporters in Lee County

In a state with a left-leaning media that sees the pale specter of voter intimidation and suppression behind every corner, one might expect bona fide accounts of voter intimidation during a presidential election to receive ample coverage.

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Judge denies attempts to halt nitrogen execution scheduled later this month

A federal judge has denied attempts to halt the nitrogen gas execution of a man scheduled to be put to death later this month for the 1994 kidnapping and murder of a female hitchhiker.

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Alabama Department of Corrections continues to crack down on contraband smuggling with 95 civilian, 38 staff arrests

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) recently made another contraband arrest at the Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore in the most recent of a slew in ADOC’s attempts to crack down on contraband flooding into Alabama prisons.

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‘No punishment’ for Lee County poll inspector despite multiple allegations of harassment, intimidation of Trump voters

Lee County Probate Judge Bill English said there would be “no punishment” for the Lee County chief poll inspector accused by multiple people of harassing and intimidating voters for pro-Donald Trump attire while attempting to vote during Tuesday’s general election.

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Judge orders third union vote at Bessemer Amazon center after finding 'unfair labor practices'

A labor judge has ordered yet another vote for unionization at the Amazon fulfillment center in Bessemer after a years-long drama surrounding multiple elections for the facility.  

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Britt 'ready to deliver real results' after Trump election, Senate flip

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is joining the vast majority of Alabama politicos in taking a victory lap after the successful election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States.

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Alabama reports lowest voter turnout for presidential race in 36 years, despite near-record total votes

Despite several key races in the state during Tuesday’s election, Alabama reported the lowest voter turnout for a presidential election in 36 years after the polls closed.

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