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State Rep. Randall Shedd resigning to join State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger’s staff

State Rep. Randall Shedd (R-Fairview) is resigning effective next week to join the staff of new State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).

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Tuberville: 'We have got to get rid of DEI — We have to wash our hands of it'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) railed against diversity, equity, and inclusion policies on Wednesday, saying "we have to wash our hands of it."

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Operation Jamaican Knights fifth suspect arrested after chase through Gulf Shores

The FBI arrested a fifth suspect in connection to a fraudulent lottery scam.

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Senate committee passes bill allowing state to borrow up to $500 million more for new prison construction

Legislation increasing how much the state of Alabama can borrow to pay for new prison construction passed the Senate General Fund Budget committee on Wednesday.

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Col. Thomas Davis: Protect Alabamians from abusive PBM practices

Protect Alabama small businesses and jobs. Keep revenue in local communities instead of shipping it out of state to mail-order pharmacies.

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Britt, Tuberville vote to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as Trump's Director of National Intelligence

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) both voted on Wednesday in favor of Tulsi Gabbard to serve as President Trump’s Director of National Intelligence.

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Glock switch ban sails through Senate committee; Barfoot and Smitherman push back on Woodfin blaming devices for crime
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John Wahl to run for third term as Alabama Republican Party chair

When the Alabama Republican Party meets on March 1, they will elect new state officers. Chairman John Wahl is running again.

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Jeff Minick: Getting serious about America's literacy time bomb

America's literacy problem won’t just magically fade. Given present circumstances, it is far more likely that it will only grow worse with the passage of time, with ramifications far beyond any economic considerations. 

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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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Bill changing print newspaper ad requirement for public bids clears Senate committee

Legislation allowing state and local governments to advertise for public contracts online rather than solely in print newspapers was approved by members of the Senate County and Municipal Government committee on Tuesday.

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Alabama lawmakers file bill exempting NIL athletic compensation from state income tax

State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) introduced HB 240, the Competitive Edge NIL Tax Cut Act, which would exempt any compensation earned by student-athletes for the use of their name, image and likeness from the state’s individual income tax. 

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Former Birmingham-area nursing home employee gets suspended sentence for stealing pain meds

A man who pleaded guilty to stealing opioid tablets from a Birmingham-area nursing home where he worked will not serve time behind bars.

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Illegal aliens arrested with 46 pounds of cocaine in Calera bust; Suspect implicated in Atlanta drug case

The Calera Police Department arrested two Colombian nationals who were in the United States illegally after a traffic stop turned into a major drug bust.

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Former NRA president: 'No history, text or tradition’ to support Barfoot 'Red Flag' law

Alabama's conservative legislature is moving quickly on proposed legislation that, if passed, would infringe on citizens' Second Amendment rights.

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Mark Tapson: Make sports apolitical again

Our country has a chance to take a new, healing direction. A good place to begin is by rolling back the unhealthy obsession with politicizing every arena of our private lives and public assemblies like sporting events.

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Alabama in ‘holding pattern’ on U.S. Department of Education changes

President Trump says he will abolish the U.S. Department of Education. What will Alabama do in response?

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Gun rights statewide Freedom Conference February 15 in Prattville

The statewide Freedom Conference on gun rights is this Saturday in Prattville.

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4 takeaways from No. 2 Alabama's 103-80 win over Texas

No. 2 Alabama avoided the letdown on the road and defeated Texas 103-80 on Tuesday night.

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5 takeaways from No. 1 Auburn's 80-68 win over Vanderbilt

No. 1 Auburn defeated Vanderbilt 80-68 at Memorial Gymnasium on Tuesday night. 

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Vote on amended Ivey-backed ADVA ‘restructure’ bill delayed

A vote on legislation that would change the makeup of the State Board of Veterans Affairs and how the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner is appointed was carried over in the Senate on Tuesday after multiple amendments were added to the bill.

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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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Marshall, 16 AGs demand Anthony Fauci be held accountable for COVID-19 response

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of state attorneys general recently in demanding accountability for Dr. Anthony Fauci’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Marshall County Personnel Board objects to Commission's 'illegal' hire, drafts resolution asking lawmakers not to amend local act

In a narrow decision, the Marshall County Personnel Board voted Monday to draft a resolution asking the county’s state legislative delegation not to make any changes to Act No. 82-206, which formed the board in 1982. This comes a day before the Marshall County Commission is scheduled to vote on its own resolution asking to amend the act.

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Birmingham interim police chief contradicts Randall Woodfin — Wants to strengthen federal partnerships

Birmingham interim police chief Micheal Pickett just released a “7-Point Crime Reduction Strategy” that includes the City of Birmingham relying on the same federal partners Woodfin dismissed to help decrease crime.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: 'Curiouser' dealings at the governor's office

It is the height of folly for a Republican governor to be at war with Alabama’s veterans.

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