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Mercedes-Benz workers in Vance to vote on UAW membership in May

Mercedes-Benz workers in Vance will vote in May on whether to join the United Auto Workers, according to Reuters.

Property tax Alabama News
Annual 7% property tax assessment increase cap legislation approved by Senate committee

On Wednesday, Senate General Fund Budget Committee members approved legislation capping the increase in property values on annual reappraisals at 7%.

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Bill requiring public disclosure of law enforcement body cam footage fails to advance in Senate

Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee voted down legislation on Wednesday requiring law enforcement to release body camera footage within 30 days of a request by a member of the public.

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House, Senate committees approve change to allow Biden on ballot in Alabama in November

Legislation that would allow President Joe Biden to appear on Alabama ballots in the November general election as the Democrat candidate for President was approved by House and Senate committees on Wednesday.

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House, Senate head to conference committee for negotiations on gambling bills

Members of the Senate voted to join the House in a conference committee to try to find a compromise between differing versions of gambling legislation passed by both chambers. 

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Senate passes bill establishing new corporation to govern Alabama Farm Center property in Jefferson County

The Senate passed legislation on Tuesday by a 26-0 margin creating the Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation to manage a proposed Alabama Farm Center in Jefferson County.

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Senate approves bill clawing back incentives from companies who voluntarily recognize unionization

Legislation clawing back incentives from companies who voluntarily recognize their employees’ union passed the Senate by a 23-5 margin on Tuesday.

Harvest Alabama News
Pastor Ralph Sigler on Harvest Church’s UMC litigation: ‘With each victory we feel more confident that the law is on our side’

Members of Dothan’s Harvest Church are excited about a recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling involving the church’s litigation against the United Methodist Church, according to pastor Ralph Sigler.

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Anti-vaping bill awaits Senate vote

Legislation that would ban vaping for anyone under 21 in Alabama unanimously passed the House in March but still needs to be approved by the Senate to become law.

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Entrepreneurs tout future of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency in Alabama

Entrepreneurs and state officials met in Montgomery this week to discuss the future of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency in Alabama.

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Alabama Supreme Court allows Harvest Church’s lawsuit against United Methodist Church to continue

n Friday, the Alabama Supreme Court allowed Harvest Church's lawsuit against the United Methodist Church (UMC) to continue.

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State Sen. Albritton endorses Dick Brewbaker in Republican CD2 primary runoff

State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) endorsed Dick Brewbaker on Friday in the Republican primary runoff election for the Second Congressional District.

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Senate approves largest-ever $3.7 billion General Fund budget

The Senate approved a $3.7 billion General Fund budget on Thursday for fiscal year 2025.

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Senate passes measure prohibiting AI-generated child porn

The Senate passed the Alabama Child Protection Act on Thursday.

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State Sen. Albritton on gambling negotiations: ‘It’s going to be difficult’

The Senate will likely agree to go to a conference committee next week to try to negotiate an agreement with the House on the two chamber’s competing gambling proposals, according to State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore).

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'Pansexual' nonbinary Irondale man arrested for explosive device left outside AG’s office linked to far-left ‘Antifa’ movement

An Irondale man who allegedly tried to bomb the Alabama Attorney General’s Office building in Montgomery is a far-left “anti-fascist” sympathizer who advocates violence against law enforcement and his political enemies, according to court records and social media.

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AHSAA executive director Alvin Briggs retiring

Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) executive director Alvin Briggs is retiring effective September 2. 

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Bill would set up another round of medical cannabis integrated facility license awards

State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) filed legislation on Tuesday that would require the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to begin another round of integrated facility license awards for a fourth time with an altered process. 

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Innovation district legislation stalls in Senate: 'One of the worst bills I think I’ve ever seen'

Bills that would establish self-governing innovation districts within cities and counties stalled in the Senate on Tuesday over concerns about their taxing and eminent domain powers.

Dr. Scott Harris Alabama News
Senate passes bill changing State Committee of Public Health, State Health Officer appointment

The Senate passed a bill changing how the State Health Officer is appointed on Tuesday.

Reedpresser Alabama News
State Senate Pro-Tem Greg Reed on gambling negotiations: ‘I think there will be a conference committee’

Although the Senate has yet to appoint its three members to the conference committee to negotiate with the House on gambling legislation, that will likely happen later, according to State Senate Pro-Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper).

State Sen. Arthur Orr Alabama News
Senate committee approves bill setting public records request response deadlines

The Senate County and Municipal Government Committee passed a bill by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) on Tuesday that sets deadlines for responses to public records requests for government documents.

Andrew Sorrell Alabama News
Proposed bill would allow State Auditor to demand repayment for stolen or lost state property

Members of the Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development will consider legislation on Wednesday allowing the Office of State Auditor to attempt to recoup negligent loss or theft of state property.

Jerzy Szaflarski Alabama News
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commissioner Jerzy Szaflarski resigns

Dr. Jerzy Szaflarski, a member of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), resigned from the AMCC on Friday.

AHSAA Alabama News
Senate passes bill requiring one-time state audit of AHSAA

Legislation subjecting the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) to a one-time state audit was approved by the Senate on Thursday.

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Dothan Police arrest pastor, charter school founder for alleged theft of $48,000 from church

Dothan police arrested former Greater Beulah Baptist Church pastor Darryl Roberts for allegedly stealing $48,000 from the church on Friday.

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‘Supermajority’ of Mercedes-Benz workers in Vance want May vote on joining UAW: ‘We’re going to end the Alabama discount’

A “supermajority” of Mercedes-Benz workers in Vance have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board seeking a vote to join the United Auto Workers, according to a news release from the UAW on Friday.

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