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Arthur Orr Alabama News
State Sen. Orr to introduce legislation to gradually lift taxes on ‘essential’ groceries

Alabama is one of the only states to charge a sales tax on “essential” foods like milk and eggs, but as food prices soar due to inflation, one state senator has drafted a bill to lift the tax burden.

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U.S. Sen. Britt blasts Biden's 'unserious budget,' joins forces to require balanced budget every year

During her campaign, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) continuously spoke about how important it was for her to fight for “our children and our children’s children.” This week, she is joining 23 other U.S. Senators to do what she says will fight President Joe Biden’s “unserious budget that would continue to recklessly pile this burden on the backs” of generations to come.

ARPA Alabama News
Amended $1 billion ARPA funding legislation passes Senate committee

Amended legislation appropriating $1.06 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding passed the Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund committee on Wednesday.

Legacyarena Alabama News
A look at the teams playing in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena

No. 1 seeds Alabama and Houston, along with No. 9 seed Auburn, are the featured teams in Birmingham.

Diner Alabama News
Sean of the South: Birmingham at breakfast

The first thing you should know about me is that I am very nosy person. I get this from my mother. I have my black belt in rubbernecking.

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House Speaker Ledbetter to BCA: Economic incentives renewal one of the 'biggest legislative issues this session'

While speaking to the Business Council of Alabama on Tuesday morning, Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) gave his support to expanding economic incentive programs for select businesses in the state.

Alabama House Alabama News
$1 billion ARPA funding legislation sails through Alabama House 102-3 — Harrison, Mooney, Yarbrough vote against

Legislation appropriating $1.06 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding passed the State House with minimal opposition on Tuesday.

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No. 1 overall seed Alabama will face Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in first round of NCAA Tournament

After being awarded the No. 1 overall seed Sunday evening, Alabama was still unsure of their opponent, having to await the winner of Tuesday’s play-in game between Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and Southeast Missouri State.

Colin glover Alabama News
Autopsy reveals sudden death of 21-year-old BSC basketball player was heart-related

St. Clair County Coroner Dennis Russell confirmed to 1819 News the autopsy results from the tragic death of a young college basketball player.

Gudger415 Alabama News
State Sen. Gudger to re-file health care visitation rights bill in regular session

Legislation by State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) to establish certain visitation policies for hospitals and nursing homes will be re-filed after the regular session re-starts as early as next week. 

State Rep. Jim Hill (R-Moody) Alabama News
State Rep. Hill defends inmate early release bill as a 'safe, reasonable approach to take'; Supports giving Pardons & Paroles more funding for electronic monitoring

While the mass early release of prisons has been heavily criticized by other lawmakers and law enforcement officials, Hill, who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, still sees it as a net positive for public safety.

Willyoakum Alabama News
UAH ends the men's basketball season with a loss to Nova Southeastern in the NCAA Division South Regional final

Nova Southeastern hits 14 3-pointers to beat UAH and remain unbeaten.

Kjbuffensomis Alabama News
KJ Buffen powers UAB to a victory over Southern Miss in the first round of the NIT

KJ Buffen had 26 points and 12 rebounds in UAB's NIT first round win over Southern Miss.

Biden SVB Alabama News
Troy economist explains what bank runs mean for Alabamians; Says Biden’s assurance ‘could backfire’

An Alabama economist weighed in on last week’s Silicon Valley and Signature Bank Collapse, explaining that the central banking system is the “leading problem” of the country’s financial situation and warning that President Joe Biden’s assurance of the banking system’s safety “could backfire.”

Car Exhibition Shooting Birmingham. Alabama News
Lawmakers aim to put brakes on racing, donuts and burnouts with stricter penalties

Some Alabama lawmakers hope to put into place stricter penalties for those convicted of exhibition driving offenses, including burnouts, donuts, stunts, speed exhibition, racing and other “reckless driving maneuvers.”

Charles Barkley Alabama News
Charles Barkley: Auburn, Alabama fans 'better be cheering' for each other; Picks Bama to win NCAA Tournament

Barkley said the two schools playing in-state was "great for Alabama" and added the two teams "should cheer for the other team."

Teacher Alabama News
Justin Bogie: Higher teacher salaries unlikely to improve Alabama’s education quality

Without substantial structural reforms, simply increasing teacher pay is unlikely to improve the quality of a public education in Alabama.

Gary Palmer Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Palmer running again in 2024; Claims pledge was to support term-limit legislation, but acknowledges saying would only serve five terms

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is officially running for a sixth term and stressing that the term limits pledge he signed in 2014 is to support legislation to limit terms to six years but not necessarily to limit himself.

Wind Creek Wetumpka Alabama News
Poarch Band of Creek Indians revives 'Winning for Alabama' pro-gambling campaign

Although it is unclear if Alabama lawmakers will introduce another gambling bill this year, the Poarch Band Creek of Indians (PCI) launched a pro-gambling and lottery campaign over the weekend.

Higher education Alabama News
Report: Alabama 14th in higher education appropriations — $2.12 billion to public universities, some of which promote DEI, woke ideology

Only 13 states have promised more taxpayer money for public higher education than Alabama so far for this fiscal year. 

Ron Paul Alabama News
Joey Clark: Ron Paul and the individual’s fight for liberty

It's not too late. Have faith! Another revolution has already begun to take shape in the minds and hearts of more Americans than you know.

Uahpractice Alabama News
UAH faces a huge challenge against unbeaten Nova Southeastern in Tuesday's NCAA Division II South Regional championship game

UAH lost to Nova Southeastern in the season opener for both teams. The season will end for the loser of Tuesday's game.

Bryant Denny night Alabama News
Contracts were approved for Alabama football coordinators Kevin Steele and Tommy Rees

Contracts for 11 members of the University of Alabama football staff, including coordinators Tommy Rees and Kevin Steele, were approved on Monday.

Kennedyandy Alabama News
UAB looks to extend the season on Tuesday night against visiting Southern Miss in the NIT

UAB welcomes old rival Southern Miss to Bartow Arena on Tuesday night in a NIT first round game.

John Wahl and Gov. Ron Desantis Alabama News
Alabama Republican Party sets record at DeSantis fundraising dinner

Over 1,700 people packed into the Finley Center in Hoover on Thursday for the event, which had to be moved from the Birmingham Sheraton to accommodate the large crowd.

Mobile Police Department. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Two-year-old child critically injured in Mobile hit-and-run

The Mobile Police Department is investigating after a child was hit by a driver that took off.

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U.S. Sen. Britt blasts Biden for excluding Senate Republicans from banking collapse briefing: 'We have more questions than answers'

“Right now, we have more questions than answers. Why did regulators not see this coming?"

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