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State Board of Education to vote on K-3 English language arts textbooks next week; List kept confidential

The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) is slated to vote on the K-3 English language arts (ELA) textbooks on March 9, though specific books are currently kept confidential by state law.

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State Rep. Yarbrough backs bill to prohibit vaccine mandates

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) announced his intent to file the Alabama Health Freedom Act, which will prohibit all forms of discrimination based on vaccine status.

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Ivey expected to call special session to allocate $1 billion in ARPA funds at the beginning of 2023 regular session

Much like the legislative tactic used to pass the 2019 Rebuild Alabama Act that included a controversial gasoline tax increase, a special session is being planned to start at the beginning of the 2023 regular session on March 7 to allocate more than $1 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money.

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State Rep. England introduces bill to disallow pistol permit holders from carrying on school property

State Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa) has introduced another bill to increase restrictions on carrying a concealed weapon in the state of Alabama.

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Biden to Selma — President will join annual Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing on Sunday

On Tuesday, the White House announced President Joe Biden will visit Selma on the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.

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AG Marshall applauds federal court's rejection of attempts to ratify 1972 Equal Rights Amendment

The District of Columbia appellate court Tuesday struck down attempts from several states to codify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the U.S. Constitution.

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State Rep. Estes-sponsored bill would protect student-led prayers at public schools, sporting events

House Bill 35 (HB35), sponsored by State Rep. Tracy Estes (R-Winfield), seeks to prevent state entities from interfering with student-led prayer events at schools and allows students to use school property to carry out prayers.

School Kids Alabama News
State Rep. McCampbell introduces bill to change Alabama's 'failing school' designation

State Rep. A.J. McCampbell (D-Demopolis) has introduced legislation to change Alabama’s “failing school” definition, which critics believe harms students and staff.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
Alabama seeks to carry out first execution of the year after ADOC review, says AG Marshall

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the state's first planned execution after Gov. Kay Ivey revealed the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) completed its top-to-bottom review of its execution protocol.

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'2000 Mules' producer and True the Vote leader Gregg Phillips vying for vice chairmanship of ALGOP

True the Vote leader and "2000 Mules" producer Greg Phillips has announced his last-minute candidacy for vice chairman of the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP).

DEATH PENALTY LETHAL INJECTION PRISON Alabama News
Ivey says review of ADOC's execution process has concluded, executions to resume in the state

Gov. Kay Ivey says the  “top-to-bottom” review of the state’s execution process is complete and has welcomed Attorney General Steve Marshall to ask the Supreme Court to issue an execution warrant whenever he chooses.

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U.S. Sen. Britt backs several bills to address Chinese influence — 'No doubt that the CCP is our greatest geopolitical and national security threat'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is backing a number of legislative actions to push back against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

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Audio — Montgomery Mayor Reed boasts about threatening state legislators Ingram, Barfoot; Ingram: 'I think it would be great for him to resign'

Newly released audio of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed shows him claiming to have threatened two lawmakers for legislative purposes, causing one to call for his resignation.

Ernie Yarbrough Alabama News
State Rep. Yarbrough files bill to treat abortion as murder — 'Every human life should deserve equal protection under the law'

Abortion is slated to be a major issue in the upcoming legislative session, and one freshman legislator is making sure of that.

Richard Shelby Alabama News
Former U.S. Sen. Shelby named 'Porker of the Month' by Citizens Against Government Waste

Despite being out of office for over a month, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) designated former U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby the February 2023 “Porker of the Month” for securing $666 billion in “pork-barrel” earmarks.

Steven Reed Alabama News
Man accused of leaking Montgomery Mayor Reed's inflammatory remarks welcomes legal action — 'Everyone can judge for themselves my character and his'

The man accused of recording and leaking profanity-laced audio of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says he welcomes legal action against him so people can judge who is telling the truth after the full audio is released.

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Gov. Ivey announces $125 million steel manufacturing investment coming to Decatur as workforce participation rate continues to lag

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $125 million investment from Nucor Corp to open an advanced manufacturing facility in Alabama which will produce transmission towers.

Steven Reed Alabama News
Montgomery Mayor Reed gives no apology, plans to prosecute man who recorded, leaked inflammatory audio

While falling short of an apology, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has announced plans to prosecute the man who leaked audio of Reed in a profanity-filled, racially charged rant.

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'Abortion is murder:' State Rep. Yarbrough to introduce bill treating abortion as murder in Alabama

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) has announced his filing of The Abolish Abortion in Alabama Act, a bill to treat abortion as murder in Alabama.

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'Incredibly disheartened': Montgomery leaders demand answers from Mayor Steven Reed over leaked audio

Montgomery City Council leaders are calling for answers from Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed after leaked audio shows Reed in a series of profanity-laced tirades downplaying his need for the black vote and bashing in-state economic investment in Montgomery.

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'Extortion' — Montgomery Mayor Reed claims victimhood in wake of controversial remarks; Questions remain unanswered

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed claims that recently leaked, profanity-laced audio resulted from an extortion attempt from a Montgomery community member in 2020.

Samford Alabama News
Samford revival showing no signs of stopping as displays of prayer, singing and testimonies nears fifth day

Students at Samford University have been gathering for over four days to sing and pray in a spontaneous revival that has been ongoing since Wednesday.

Steven Reed Alabama News
Caught on tape: Montgomery Mayor Reed in apparent profanity-filled rants on black vote, other issues — 'I don't [EXPLETIVE] have to damn get the black vote'

Recently published audio recordings allegedly capture Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed in a series of profanity-laced tirades downplaying his need for the black vote, bashing in-state economic investment in Montgomery and much more.

Britt Alabama News
U.S. Sen. Britt joins efforts to fight coyote funding, fentanyl smuggling at southern border

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has joined in a number of additional legislative efforts to combat illegal immigration and trafficking at the southern border.  

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Mobile County Health Department initiative sought to 'declare racism as a public health crisis'

While some community health departments continue to deal with the lingering effects of COVID-19, the Mobile County Health Department has moved on to tackle other so-called threats.

Chip Brown Alabama News
State Rep. Brown files bill continuing progress made in sexual assault survivors bill of rights

State rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) has pre-filed the second legislative step in Alabama’s 2021 sexual assault survivors bill of rights.

Constitutional Carry Permitless Carry firearm gun Alabama News
State Rep. England prefiles bill to add criminal penalties to Alabama's constitutional carry law

State Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa) has prefiled a bill to create criminal punishments for failing to declare the presence of a weapon to law enforcement.

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