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One step closer: Alabamians could soon carry concealed pistols without permit

The Alabama Senate has passed a substitute for the controversial permitless carry bill, putting it one step closer to becoming law...

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Analysis: Montgomery goes to pot; follow the money

This is Part 2 of an analysis of the “Compassion Act” which legalized medical marijuana in Alabama. It is a two-part series based on...

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Education budget focused on 'underperforming' areas, says House ETF chair Danny Garrett

While the proposed record $8.1 billion Education Trust Fund budget has some questioning the state's fiscal priorities, State Rep. Danny...

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As CBD business grows, so do concerns over access by children

The signs for CBD are everywhere. Literally. Road signs, billboards, gas stations, dedicated stores – CBD has become, by recent estimates,...

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House committee advances education budget

The Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee voted on Wednesday to pass the largest education budget in state history. The...

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Caylah Coffeen: Taxing ourselves out of our Constitutional rights

Hot in the legislature this week: House Bill 272, which would allow adult citizens in good standing to conceal their firearms without...

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Rep. Barry Moore: Biden’s alternate reality won’t fool leadership-starved Americans

The backdrop for President Joe Biden’s State of the Union lecture may have been the House chamber, but it occurred in an alternate...

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U.S. Rep. Palmer: Biden energy policy 'insanity' -- 'We're on the verge of World War III'

As Russia continues its advance within the sovereign territory of Ukraine, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is questioning the Biden...

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North Alabama doctor and wife arrested on drug, fraud charges

A federal jury convicted a Tennessee physician and his wife for unlawfully distributing opioids, providing unnecessary services, and...

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The Alabama Farmers Federation makes another round of endorsements in legislative races

The Alabama Farmers Federation announces another round of legislative endorsements ahead of the May 24 major party primaries. The Alabama...

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Small businesses in Alabama to see some tax relief

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) signed House Bill 82 (HB82), the Small Business Relief and Revitalization Act of 2022 into law. HB82 is sponsored...

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Ray Melick talks Literacy Act, constitutional carry and State Auditor on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News' Editor-in-Chief Ray Melick on Midday Mobile with Sean Sullivan as they discuss the Literacy Act, constitutional...

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Ray Melick talks constitutional carry and the Literacy Act on News Talk 93.1 News & Views

Listen to 1819 News' Editor-in-Chief Ray Melick on News & Views with Joey Clark as they discuss constitutional carry and the Literacy...

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Justin Bogie: More money won't fix Alabama's failing schools

Wednesday, the Alabama House Ways and Means Education committee approved a bill to provide an additional $1.3 billion in funding for...

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Dr. Michael Brown; Mary Jane without her make-up; my personal encounter

Despite the best efforts to exercise appropriate vigilance and provide guidance, my firstborn son yielded to the enticement of marijuana...

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Permitless carry passes Senate committee with amendments

Permitless carry has taken another step towards becoming law in Alabama after passing the Senate Judiciary Committee.    The Senate...

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State Ed. Superintendent Mackey downplays retention element in Literacy Act -- 'A tiny piece'

The Alabama Literacy Act, passed in 2019, has been one of the more controversial issues thus far during the 2022 legislative session....

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Adding up: Act to improve math scores in Alabama closer to becoming law

The Alabama Senate voted on Wednesday to pass legislation designed to address Alabama’s worst-in-the-nation student math scores. The...

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KCarl Smith: The success strategy of Frederick Douglass, Part I

This is part 1 of a 3-part series on the successful strategy of Frederick Douglass, our country’s greatest American Dream Story. These...

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Analyisis: There is no 'compassion' in the Compassion Act

In case you missed it, the Alabama Legislature passed and Governor Ivey signed into law the Compassion Act in May 2021.  Compassion...

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Senate committee advances legislation aimed at abolishing the elected State Auditor

The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee gave a favorable report to legislation that would, if ratified by the voters, abolish the...

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Senator from Alabama says 'woke' military training has 'left, socialist agenda'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) has given further information about his proposed energy solutions and responded to criticism...

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Alabama lawmakers debate ending sex change procedures for minors

On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to controversial legislation that would protect children from sex-change...

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2 killed in north Alabama after box truck falls off overpass, struck by train

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division is investigating after a double-fatal crash early on Wednesday,...

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Analysis: There is no 'compassion' in the Compassion Act

In case you missed it, the Alabama Legislature passed and Governor Ivey signed into law the Compassion Act in May 2021.  Compassion...

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U.S. Rep. Aderholt praises Joe Manchin for holding strong against Build Back Better

Could Build Back Better make a comeback before the 2022 midterm elections? According to U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), it...

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Senate Committee approves legislation for foresters

The Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee approved legislation to allow foresters to use their trucks to move equipment...

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