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State Sen. Orr says expect CHOOSE Act vote 'late next week'

Friday, during an interview with Huntsville radio WVNN's Dale Jackson, Senate Education Trust Fund Committee chairman State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) said he expected a Senate vote on the education savings account bill, the CHOOSE Act, late next week.

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Final days of Republican primary for Supreme Court Chief Justice heats up between Stewart, Taylor

Bryan Taylor, a candidate for Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, called his opponent, Justice Sarah Stewart, “desperate” on Friday after her campaign released a new ad on every major television market in Alabama with days left before the primary election on March 5.

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State Sen. Melson: IVF clinics in Alabama to store unimplanted IVF embryos ‘perpetually’ due to ruling

IVF clinics in Alabama will likely choose to store unimplanted IVF embryos indefinitely after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling in February, according to State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence).

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AEA urges members to demand funding cap in school choice bill

While the state's teachers' union, the Alabama Education Association, publicly claims a "neutral" position on the CHOOSE Act, passed in the House earlier this week, the group is still working behind the scenes to change the legislation.

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Second child killed by dog in Alabama this week

A 3-year-old was killed Friday afternoon after being attacked by a dog in the north Alabama town of New Hope.

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'Nashville South'? Talladega Bottling Works recording studio drawing in local musicians

The city of Talladega, located in eastern Alabama about 50 miles east of Birmingham, has been well-known for a menagerie of things over the century.

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Walker County inmate death ruled a homicide by 'Medical Neglect' after Tony Mitchell froze to death in county jail

Anthony “Tony” Mitchell died after two weeks in police custody at the Walker County Jail in 2023. His death has been ruled a homicide caused by “medical neglect,” according to a report from the Walker County Coroner’s Office.

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Alabama Black Belt Adventures photo contest winners: 7-year-old girl and man with 13-point velvet buck

The two winners in the 2024 Alabama Black Belt Adventures (ALBBAA) Big Buck Adventures Big Buck Photo contest are 7-year-old Olivia Faulkner and Chad Stinson.

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State Sen. Waggoner: Revised Birmingham-Southern College loan bill ‘hopefully’ up for Senate vote next week

A bill that would make another attempt at getting a $30 million loan to Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) will likely be considered in the Senate next week. 

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IVF debate likely not over, despite Alabama Legislature's rush for a fix to reopen clinics

Even though both houses of the Alabama Legislature passed bills to grant immunity to IVF clinics, lawmakers are likely not done with addressing the issue that has grabbed national attention in recent weeks.

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Bill requiring mandatory election audits filed in Alabama House

A bill requiring county probate judges to conduct mandatory ballot audits after every county and statewide election has been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives.

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Senators plan for gambling vote next week

The Senate could vote on gambling legislation next week after the House passed a comprehensive package a few weeks ago.

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State Sen. Stutts on IVF ruling: 'I think the Supreme Court rightly decided the issue'

During Thursday's broadcast of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) discussed the State Senate's efforts to correct a potential vulnerability to Alabama's laws and constitution that threatens the practice of in-vitro fertilization after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling last month.

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U.S. Sen. Katie Britt to deliver response to Biden’s SOTU speech next week

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) and outgoing Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) will deliver the Republican Address to the Nation following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address next Thursday.

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Illinois animal rights activist arrested for threats against State Sen. Jack Williams

An Illinois man was arrested last week stemming from death threats against State Sen. Jack Williams (R-Wilmer).

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Largest theater network brings 75th annual conference to Mobile

The Southeastern Theatre Conference holds its signature 75th annual meeting in Mobile March 13-17.

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Bill Lewis appointed to Alabama Court of Civil Appeals

Governor Kay Ivey appointed Bill Lewis to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals on Wednesday.  

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Alabama House passes IVF immunity bill after lengthy debate

The Alabama House of Representatives passed on Thursday to grant immunity to IVF clinics after a recent Alabama Supreme Court decision that has grabbed national attention this past week.

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WATCH: New details, video evidence released in AG explosive device investigation

New photo and video evidence was released on Wednesday in the ongoing investigation related to an explosive device that was detonated outside of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in Montgomery on Saturday.

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House Ethics Committee holds hearing on controversial new ethics bill: 'It is never the wrong time to do the right thing'

The Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee held a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss a change in Alabama's ethics laws proposed by State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne).

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House Health Committee chair Rep. Lee shuts out opposition to IVF bill, cancels public hearing while letting supporters speak

The Alabama House of Representatives' Health Committee passed a bill on Wednesday to correct the recent IVF ruling handed down by the Alabama Supreme Court.

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Senate committee holds public hearing on House gambling bills but doesn’t vote

A public hearing in the Senate Tourism Committee was held on the House’s gambling package on Wednesday.

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ALFA endorsements hit mailboxes, website a week before March 5 primary

ALFA has endorsed candidates in Alabama's Republican primary March 5.

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Fire destroys beloved Old Country Store at Tannehill State Park

A fire Feb. 28 destroyed the general store at Tannehill State Park near McCalla, Alabama.

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Bill inspired by Carlee Russell hoax passes House of Representatives

A bill inspired by the faked kidnapping of Carlee Russell passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday.

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Tuberville: 'No one is going to ban IVF'; Says Alabama Legislature will get controversy resolved 'very, very quickly'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Wednesday stressed that the in-vitro fertilization (IVF) controversy in Alabama would be remedied "very, very quickly" because "no one" wants the procedure banned.

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House Committee passes amended bill to reform Alabama Archives appointment process

The House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee amended and passed legislation by State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) to change the appointment and removal process for members of the Alabama Department of Archives and History.

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