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House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, Rep. Sam Jones suffering ‘immediate health concerns,’ receive prayer from House members

Prior to adjourning for the week, the Alabama House of Representatives held a joint prayer for House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) and State Rep. Sam Jones (D-Mobile), who both have “immediate health concerns.”

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Ledbetter taps Steve Clouse for key committee chair position — 'Clouse brings a wealth of experience and is an invaluable asset to the legislative body'

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) tapped longtime State Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) to chair the House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee as the outgoing chairman prepares to take on a staff role in the Senate.

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State Rep. Givan files bill requiring law enforcement agencies to produce staffing reports — 'Mayors and other elected officials aren't being honest with citizens'

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) recently filed legislation, at the request of House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, requiring every county and municipal law enforcement agency to disclose annually how many officers are on staff.

Religion Alabama News
Lawmakers stand firm against radical anti-religion group's threats to bill mandating Pledge of Allegiance, prayer in schools — ‘We’re in a state where people believe in that’

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is sounding the alarm on the perceived negative effects of a proposed amendment to the Alabama Constitution to mandate the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer at the beginning of the day in public schools.

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House Speaker Ledbetter: Senate gambling bill must compare with last year’s House agreement or ‘we’re not going to mess with it’

With reports of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) rumored to be pushing a gambling bill in the Senate, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter says any gambling bill out of the Senate must be comparable with what the House agreed to last year to garner consideration.

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House passes bipartisan bill to expedite Medicaid coverage for pregnant women – ‘The babies and mothers of Alabama are going to be better off’

In a show of bipartisanship, the House of Representatives passed legislation by Democratic State Rep. Marilyn Lands (D-Huntsville) to accelerate pregnant women’s coverage under Medicaid, ensuring swifter access to prenatal care.

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Ivey signs sex-based definitions bill into law — ‘In Alabama, we believe there are two genders: Male and female’

Gov. Kay Ivey signed the so-called What is a Woman Act into law on Tuesday, codifying definitions of male, female, man, woman and other sex-based terms into Alabama law after its third attempt in the legislature.  

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House committee advances constitutional amendment mandating Pledge of Allegiance, Judeo-Christian prayer in schools

On Thursday, a proposed constitutional amendment requiring the Alabama State Department of Education to adopt policies requiring a daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer "consistent with Judeo-Christian values" at the beginning of every school day advanced in a House Committee.

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House bids farewell to Shedd as he departs for Senate staff position — ‘You’re going to do an amazing job’

The Alabama House of Representatives bade farewell to the House Majority Whip Randall Shedd (R-Fairview) with a parting House resolution as he prepares to depart the body to join the staff of new State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).

Stadthagen Alabama News
Democrat lawmakers decry effort to ban drag performances in schools, libraries in the presence of a minor

Democratic lawmakers heavily resisted proposed legislation on Wednesday while debating a bill by House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) to ban drag queen performances in schools and libraries.

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Continued holdup in legislature over Ivey-backed restructuring of state veterans’ department — 'This bill is going to isolate us further’

Representatives of multiple Alabama veterans’ associations crowded into a small committee room at the Alabama State House on Wednesday to speak out against proposed legislation that would change the makeup of the State Board of Veterans Affairs and how the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner is appointed.

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Poarch Band of Creek Indians making another gambling push after acquiring Birmingham Racecourse

After months of whispers and innuendo, multiple sources have confirmed talks between the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and lawmakers in the Alabama Senate to pursue gambling expansion during the ongoing legislative session.

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Bill codifying sex-based terms in Alabama law heading to Ivey's desk to be signed — 'In Alabama, we know what a woman is'

A bill defining sex-based terms into Alabama law is heading to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed into law after clearing the House of Representatives on Tuesday after Democratic lawmakers bemoaned the perceived political maneuvering.

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House votes 86-5 in favor of bill allowing the death penalty for child rape, sodomy

A bill by State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) permitting the death penalty for child sex offenders is heading to the Alabama Senate after clearing the House of Representatives on Tuesday.

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What is a Woman Act passes House Committee after public hearing — 'Do you want to walk into the women’s bathroom and see me?'

The Alabama House Health Committee on Tuesday advanced the What is a Woman Act after an interesting public hearing, sending it to the House floor for a full vote, which is expected later this week.

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Controversial Ivey-backed veteran’s bill first on Senate calendar following Ainsworth's public opposition

The controversial bill to alter the makeup of the State Board of Veterans Affairs and how the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner is appointed is first up on the Senate's calendar on Tuesday, one day after Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth came out against the bill pushed by Gov. Kay Ivey.

Pledge of Allegiance Alabama News
Proposed constitutional amendment would mandate daily Pledge of Allegiance, prayer ‘consistent with Judeo-Christian values’ in schools

State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) has proposed an amendment to the Alabama Constitution requiring the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) to adopt policies requiring a daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer "consistent with Judeo-Christian values" at the beginning of every school day, with penalties for violation.

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Alabama Republicans underwhelm in Club For Growth Foundation scorecard — ‘Legislators must correct course’

The recently released Club For Growth Foundation scorecard showed an underwhelming performance for Alabama’s Republicans in implementing CFG’s “pro-growth” and limited government policies.

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Bill filed to prohibit people under 16 from starting social media accounts civil penalties included

Legislation that would require social media platforms to prevent individuals under 16 from creating accounts has been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives.

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Ivey-backed bill granting 8-weeks paid parental leave for state employees, teachers filed in legislature

A bill granting eight weeks of paid parental leave for teachers and state employees has been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives.

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University of Alabama System board appoints Sid J. Trant as permanent chancellor — ‘He is a tested and trusted leader’

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees today appointed Sid J. Trant as chancellor of the University of Alabama (UA) System, granting him a permanent spot after serving as interim chancellor for nearly a year.

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Bill requiring parental consent for vaccines clears first committee hurdle, heads to House floor

The Alabama House Judiciary Committee advanced legislation on Thursday that would require parental consent before administering vaccines to minors.

Demetrius Frazier Alabama News
State carries out first execution of the year — 'Rapists and murderers are not welcome on our streets'

Alabama carried out its first execution of the year on Thursday evening, by putting Demetrius Frazier to death via nitrogen hypoxia for the 1991 rape and murder of a Birmingham woman.

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City of Montgomery lies in response to Museum of Fine Arts claims of ‘conflict’ with Mayor Steven Reed

In response to accusations from the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts board, the City of Montgomery denied allegations of wrongdoing by Mayor Steven Reed and his office while making false statements about 1819 News’ coverage of the controversy that brought this conflict to light.

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State leaders cautious of declining state revenues as lawmakers hear budget proposals — 'The sugar high is over'

Gov. Kay Ivey released her proposed budget recommendations for the 2026 fiscal year on Wednesday, with increased funding for the state’s General Fund (GF) and Education Trust Fund (ETF), while state leaders advised caution due to anticipated revenue slowing.

Matt Simpson Alabama News
House committee approves Simpson bill permitting the death penalty for child rape, sodomy

The Alabama House Judiciary Committee handily approved legislation by State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) on Wednesday that would mandate life in prison or the death penalty for those convicted of first-degree rape or sodomy of a child 12 years of age and under.

Kay Ivey, State of the State, 2/4/2025 Alabama News
Ivey's public safety bill package filed in legislature — 'Alabama stands firmly behind our law enforcement officers'

After teasing it in her State of the State address on Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the filing of her eight-bill package on Wednesday in an effort to bolster public safety and assist law enforcement in the state.

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