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School choice Alabama News
First vote on new $100 million school choice education savings account bill happening next week

Members of the Senate Education Budget committee will likely take a vote on legislation creating a new $100 million education savings account school choice program next week.

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Voter registration deadlines approaching for March 5 voting in Alabama

Deadlines to register to vote in Alabama are fast approaching. Resources from 1819 News:

OWA 1 Alabama News
High stakes game: Lawmakers eyeballing loopholes that could bring casino to Baldwin County

There are two loopholes in a proposed gaming bill that open the possibility of a casino in Baldwin County, despite years of denial from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) to bring a casino to OWA Parks & Resort in Foley.

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Alabama Senate passes bill increasing penalties for ballot harvesting

Legislation increasing penalties on ballot harvesting in Alabama passed the State Senate on Tuesday by a 27-8 margin along party lines.

mayorkas Alabama News
U.S. House votes to impeach Mayorkas — 'He is derelict in his duty'

U.S. House Republicans voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his mishandling of the illegal immigrant crisis at the southern border.

Archives & History Alabama News
Bill changing Department of Archives and History’s board appointment authority passes committee

Legislation changing how the Alabama Department of Archives and History’s Board of Trustees is appointed advanced out of the Senate County and Municipal Government committee on Tuesday.

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Boards of Registrars group opposes pay raise bill over concerns about ‘racial quotas’

The Alabama Association of the Boards of Registrars opposes legislation giving registrars pay raises due to concerns about the bill possibly mandating racial quotas on county boards of registrars.

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Jefferson County GOP passes resolution urging lawmakers to oppose gambling legislation

While the debate over a comprehensive gambling bill is underway in Montgomery, the Republican Party in Alabama's most populous county is making its opposition to the gambling effort known.

State Rep. Chris Blackshear. Alabama News
Lawmakers, advocates gather at State House Tuesday to debate proposed gaming legislation

Tuesday was all about gambling at the Alabama State House, as lawmakers and advocates spent time either opposing or supporting the proposed legislation currently being debated by legislators.

Staet Rep. Andy Whitt. Alabama News
'I just find it a little hypocritical': State Rep. Whitt questions ALFA Vegas trip during committee hearing on gambling bill

State Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest) challenged the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) during a debate at the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee hearing on proposed comprehensive gambling legislation.

He Gets Us Still Image Alabama News
Sylacauga pastor Rick Patrick expresses concerns about 'He Gets Us' ads — 'Frankly misrepresents Jesus'

Rev. Rick Patrick of Sylacauga posted this emphatic comment: “One thing is clear. The 'He Gets Us' people don’t get us at all.”

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Slideshow — Comic Cowboys hit the streets of Mobile for Fat Tuesday on 140th anniversary

This year's Mardi Gras festivities marked the 140th anniversary for the Comic Cowboys, the mystic society operating under the slogan "without malice." 

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Ainsworth speaks at Education Freedom Day: 'It's time for Alabama to not be last in the nation — We want to be first in the nation'

Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth spoke to a large crowd of students from Montgomery on Tuesday at the Alabama Policy Institute Educational Freedom Day event on the State House steps.

fentanyl, drugs, opioids Alabama News
Alabama Department of Mental Health gives out $8.5 million in opioid settlement awards

The Alabama Department of Mental Health recently awarded $8.5 million in opioid settlement funds across the state.

Lee County Sheriffs Office Alabama News
Smiths Station High School SRO self-applied NARCAN after vapes found in school; Student found disoriented

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident Tuesday morning at Smiths Station High School.

Young farmers Alabama News
Young farming families come together in Gulf Shores; $80,000 in prizes up for grabs for summer contest

The Alfa Young Farmers conference in Gulf Shores was a success this weekend. Hundreds of farmers came together for the Young Farmers conference and were able to take advantage of educational sessions.

Grocery Alabama News
No second grocery tax cut for Alabama shoppers in 2024

Alabama shoppers won’t be seeing a second penny cut from the grocery tax in 2024.

tuberville Alabama News
'Ukraine can't win': Tuberville doubles down on call for diplomacy to end Russia-Ukraine conflict

As the war in Ukraine rages on into its second year since Russian ground forces invaded, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is calling for a diplomatic approach to put an end to hostilities.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall opposes proposed gambling legislation — ‘This bill will clearly benefit a handful of special interests’

Attorney General Steve Marshall has “serious concerns” about the proposed gambling legislation currently being deliberated by the Alabama House of Representatives.

Dixieartcolony Alabama News
Dixie Art Colony made Wetumpka an art mecca: Revisited in free lunch program February 15

Dixie Art Colony Foundation is holding a free art history program and lunch on February 15 in Wetumpka.

Voices of the South Barbershop Chorus Alabama News
Singing Valentines Tuesday and Wednesday: Voices of the South quartets  

Singing Valentine. Quartets from “The Voices of the South’ perform at homes and offices on Valentine's Eve and Valentine’s Day itself

Absentee ballot application Alabama News
Alabama Senate to consider bill outlawing ballot harvesting this week

Legislation banning ballot harvesting in Alabama will be considered by the State Senate this week.

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Justice Sarah Stewart announces major endorsements from 30 Republican Alabama sheriffs and police chiefs

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Sarah Stewart announced Monday that her candidacy for Supreme Court Chief Justice had been endorsed by a group of 30 Republican sheriffs and police chiefs. This follows last week's endorsement from 23 district attorneys across the state.

BIRMINGHAM ZOO Alabama News
Birmingham Zoo on youth camp pronouns question: Programs 'inclusive for all'

In response to a story on Birmingham Zoo’s summer and spring youth camp registration, the zoo sent a statement to 1819 News clarifying that a part of the registration form asking for pronouns is optional.

North Shelby Library Pride display. Alabama News
Shelby County delegation backs bill requiring delegation to appoint library board members after 2023 controversy

The entire Shelby County delegation is backing a bill allowing the delegation to appoint the North Shelby County Library Board members after the 2023 drama surrounding a "pride" children's display.

Church crime Alabama News
Groomed and abused: Woman pushes for law making sex acts with teens by clergy a felony

A new bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature would make it illegal for church clergy to have sexual interactions with children and teens under 19 years old.

demopolis Utilities Alabama News
Demopolis best location for new health care sciences high school, study finds

Demopolis is the best spot for a new Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences, according to a feasibility study released this week.

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