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NRA opposing proposed gun laws filed in Alabama Legislature

The National Rifle Association (NRA) Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is warning against a number of gun bills filed in the Alabama Legislature.

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Bill ‘streamlining’ licensing boards advances

Legislation that would create a new Occupational Licensing Boards Division within the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office passed out with a favorable report from the Senate County and Municipal Government committee on Wednesday.

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Alabama woman fears COVID vaccine injury information being suppressed after experiencing heart problems, paralysis

From paralysis to cancer, she has received multiple diagnoses and is now fighting for her life. But instead of dwelling on what is happening to her body, she is using all of the energy she has to tell her story.

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Jury finds former State Rep. Will Dismukes guilty of felony theft

A Montgomery County Circuit Court jury found former State Rep. Will Dismukes (R-Prattville) guilty of felony first-degree theft of property on Friday.

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State Education Superintendent Eric Mackey says 'failing school' designation 'designed to humiliate schools'

State Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey says the “failing school” designation of the Alabama Accountability Act is “designed to humiliate schools and to cause frustration and problems in high-poverty communities,” as a bill to eliminate the term clears committee in the legislature.

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Bill to criminally charge parents whose child brings a firearm to school passes committee; Penalty downgraded to Class A misdemeanor

House Bill 123 (HB123), sponsored by State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile), would make parents and guardians criminally liable if their children bring a gun to school, only if the firearm was not “reasonably secure.”

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WOTUS rule no longer in effect in Alabama, 25 other states

The 2023 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule is no longer in effect in Alabama after a ruling by a federal judge in North Dakota halted implementation of the rule on Wednesday.

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AG Marshall removes litigating authority from ADOC attorneys

In the ongoing drama with the Alabama Department of Corrections, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is taking away litigation authority from the ADOC and moving it to his office.  

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Britt, Brooks, Battle condemn Washington Examiner editorial calling Alabama a 'reckless' choice for Space Command HQ — 'Embarrassingly misinformed'

Given the imminent threats posed by Russia and China, The Examiner argued that Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado is a better strategic option when it comes to national security and said that Alabama's Redstone Arsenal was a "reckless" choice.

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'I look forward to it' — Montgomery Mayor Reed shrugs off defamation lawsuit filed against him by man accused of leaking profanity-laced audio

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed seems relatively unconcerned with the recently-filed lawsuit against him by the man he claims leaked audio of a profanity-laced rant in 2020.

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Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen gives PR contract to lobbyist

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen recently hired a public relations contract employee who is also a registered lobbyist.

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Ivey: Construction to resume on Birmingham’s estimated $5.44 billion ‘Northern Beltline’ with $489 million in federal funding for the next five years

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that construction will begin soon on a 10-mile four-lane road connecting Highway 31 and State Route 75.

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Alabama Purple Star Schools more than double in one year; State Superintendent Mackey recognizes efforts

State Superintendent Eric Mackey said when it was first implemented, he expected around 20 schools to participate in the program. In 2022, there were 53 schools enrolled. Now, that number has more than doubled to 122.

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State Senate Pro Tem Reed: Grocery tax has gone from ‘we may not ever be able to do that’ to ‘that’s on the top of the list’

There’s “a lot of organic work going on trying to decide” what happens with the state’s budget surplus, State Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) told reporters on Thursday.

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Birmingham Water Works Board passes new director policies as lawmakers push to overhaul

Just as some state legislators push to overhaul the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB), the utility decided on Wednesday to adopt a new self-governance policy and director pledge.

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Legislation requiring college athletes to compete on teams based on biological sex clears committee hurdle, moves to House floor

Legislation barring college athletes from participating in sports that do not correspond to their biological sex has cleared the first hurdle in the Alabama Legislature.

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Bill to require Alabama Ethics Commission to provide exculpatory evidence advances in State Senate

A bill that would require the Alabama Ethics Commission to provide exonerating evidence to individuals accused of violating the state’s laws passed the State Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously on Wednesday.

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Alabama House, Senate pass bills increasing penalties for drag racing, reckless driving

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday to increase penalties for exhibition driving, which has been an ongoing issue for cities like Birmingham over the past year.

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Marshall confirms Jefferson County bingo operations shut down — 'Operating in blatant disregard in violation of state law and apparently without any fear of reprisal'

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall held a press conference Wednesday morning, releasing some details on the closure of several bingo halls in Jefferson County.

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Bond revoked for former Ashville High School guidance counselor accused of sex acts with student

A former school guidance counselor previously arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with a student had her bond revoked after texting a child, according to court documents.

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Mobile County GOP backs recently filed school choice bill — 'This can, and should, be our legacy'

The Mobile County Republican Party has officially endorsed the recently filed full school choice bill in the Alabama Legislature.

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Legislation creating public records request response deadlines passes committee

Legislation placing deadlines on public records request responses in Alabama by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) passed the County and Municipal Government committee unanimously on Wednesday.

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Bill to allow Elmore County School Board to appoint superintendent passes House despite local GOP pushback

Despite pushback from the Elmore County Republican Executive Committee, a bill allowing the Elmore County Board of Education (ECBOE) to appoint the Superintendent of Education has passed the Alabama House of Representatives.

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State House passes Deputy Brad Johnson Act; Bill sent to Ivey's desk for signature

The Deputy Brad Johnson Act, which reforms Alabama’s so-called “good time laws,” has passed the Alabama legislature and will head to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk for her signature.

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Fmr VP Pence defends Ukraine support, PATRIOT Act in speech at University of Alabama — 'We are the arsenal of democracy'

Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke at the University of Alabama (UA) on Tuesday night, touching on a wide variety of issues from the Biden Administration to the PATRIOT Act.

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Amended health care visitation rights bill passes State Senate

An amended health care visitation rights bill introduced by State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) and State Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley) passed the Senate unanimously on Tuesday.

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Jeff Sessions to headline Alabama Center for Law and Liberty banquet in Montgomery

Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is headlining an Alabama Center for Law and Liberty event next month in Montgomery.

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