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‘This is about political power’: Judge Sonny Reagan discusses reality of gambling in Alabama

In his speech to the Republican Women of Coffee County, 12th Circuit Judge Sonny Reagan emphasized Alabama’s history and political battle over gambling. 

Laken Riley Alabama News
House lawmakers approve bill giving local police heightened ability to combat illegal immigration — 'It’s about the safety of Alabamians'

The Alabama House of Representatives passed State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough's (R-Trinity) Laken Riley Act on Thursday, bolstering the ability of law enforcement to combat illegal immigration.  

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Immigration judge denies bond for Alireza Doroudi

An immigration judge on Thursday denied bond for Alireza Doroudi, a University of Alabama mechanical engineering doctoral student from Iran arrested by ICE in March.

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State Sen. Dan Roberts files bill to reform Birmingham Water Works Board

State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook) filed legislation on Thursday that changes the makeup of the Birmingham Water Works Board.

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With seven legislative days remaining, Senate Republicans cloture Democrat counterparts to pass six conservative bills

Senate Republicans began using their supermajority to limit debate and filibusters by Democrats in the Senate on Thursday.

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Snead town council member killed in Smith Lake boat crash

One of the three people killed Wednesday in a fatal boat crash on Lewis Smith Lake was a Snead council member and another was a fire district commissioner in Mississippi.

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House clotures debate, passes bill renaming Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

The Alabama House of Representatives was forced to close out debate on legislation renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America after Democrats spent over an hour railing against the bill.

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WATCH: Lt. Gov. Ainsworth gavels down Senate Minority Leader Singleton on cloture day in Alabama Senate

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth gaveled down Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) on Thursday during a lengthy day in the Senate featuring multiple cloture motions.

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Democrat State Sen. Smitherman on GOP supermajority plans to cloture in Alabama Senate: ‘I won’t move from this mic until we sine die’

Republicans plan to begin limiting debate and filibusters by Democrats in the Senate, according to State Sen. Rodger Smitherman (D-Birmingham).

Historic horse racing Alabama News
Public hearing held on bill legalizing ‘historical horse racing’ slot machines in Greene County

Legislation legalizing historical horse racing machines in Greene County received a public hearing in a House committee on Wednesday.

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'Democrats are idiots': Baldwin County Republican Party rally faces off with Barry Moore protesters

Protesters showed up on Thursday at the Foley Civic Center as U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) spoke at a Chamber of Commerce event.

LULU GRIBBIN Alabama News
Katie Britt joins Lulu Gribbin on House floor to plead for passage of shark attack alert bill

Shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin, of Mountain Brook, traveled to Montgomery on Thursday to plead to state representatives to pass a bill that would create a shark attack alert system and she had a very powerful political figure by her side.

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House committee advances civil protections for those accused of damages against persons blocking traffic

Lawmakers on the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee approved a bill on Wednesday that would grant civil protections for people who injure a pedestrian or property if that pedestrian is intentionally blocking or impeding traffic.

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Constitutional amendment mandating Pledge of Allegiance passes committee for second time with significant changes

A constitutional amendment requiring the Alabama State Department of Education to require a daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer passed committee for a second time after leadership requested more amendments.

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House committee passes bill to prohibit compulsory use of preferred names, pronouns in schools

On Wednesday, House Education Policy committee lawmakers approved legislation by House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) prohibiting public school and university employees from using alternative names and pronouns without parental consent while protecting teachers and students who refuse to do so.

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House Judiciary Committee puts hold on bill giving State Superintendent subpoena powers after lawmakers express concern

On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee voted to carry over legislation authorizing the State Superintendent of Education to issue subpoenas and summon witnesses to testify in a subcommittee after several lawmakers expressed concerns.

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Three killed in Smith Lake boat crash, ALEA says

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency identified three boaters killed early Wednesday during a Major League Fishing tournament on Lewis Smith Lake.

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Cullman County annexation legislation advances in Senate

Legislation that would annex an area of Cullman County by Smith Lake to set up a framework to attract a resort to the area passed the Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development committee on Wednesday.

Redistricting Alabama News
Reapportionment co-chair predicts Alabama could lose congressional seat in 2030 Census

Alabama could lose one of its seven seats in Congress after the 2030 Census, according to State Rep. Chris Pringle (R-Mobile).

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Senate Education Policy committee passes K-12 off-campus religious instruction bill

Members of the Senate Education Policy committee passed legislation on Wednesday allowing K-12 off-campus religious instruction.

Matt Fridy Alabama News
Court of Civil Appeals Judge Matt Fridy suffers major heart attack

Judge Matt Fridy suffered a major heart attack Wednesday and is in intensive care. He is a former state representative from Pelham.

DEI, diversity equity inclusion Alabama News
AG Marshall urges abandonment of DEI policies in big business

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is urging corporations to stop discriminatory DEI practices.

Alfa Alabama News
Montgomery City, County approve $7 million to keep ALFA HQ in city

In a joint effort, the Montgomery City Council and the Montgomery County Commission approved a total sum of $7 million to allow the Alabama Farmers Federation to move its headquarters to the East side of the city.

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Senate plans changes to House tax cut package ‘to make it even better’

The Alabama Senate is currently working on the House-passed tax cut package to “make it even better,” according to State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).

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State Rep. Corey Harbison officially resigns from the legislature

State Rep. Corey Harbison (R-Good Hope) announced his resignation from the Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday after spending over a decade in the legislature.

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Major League Fishing angler involved in deadly multi-vessel crash during Smith Lake tournament

A Major League Fishing angler was among several involved in a crash early Wednesday on Lewis Smith Lake.

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House passes bill clarifying control of privately owned deer, limits ‘punitive’ testing  

After brief debate, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation designed to protect Alabama’s game breeders from allegedly “punitive” actions from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and other agencies.

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