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U.S. Supreme Court rejects petition by female death row inmate accused of poisoning children

A woman sentenced to death in the killings of two children lost her petition to the United States Supreme Court.

Antifa Alabama News
Alabama House Republicans want Antifa groups declared ‘terrorist organizations’

Members of the Alabama House Republican Caucus announced on Monday they had unanimously approved a resolution by State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) that calls upon the federal government to officially declare Antifa-affiliated groups “terrorist organizations.”

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2020 Census demographics data show Alabama midpack nationally in dependent population despite increase

The U.S. Census Bureau released demographic data last week highlighting the aging population across the country, which has contributed to a growing proportion of individuals who are potentially dependent on others for sustenance. 

Kenneth Paschal Alabama News
State Rep. Paschal applauds passage of parental rights bill — 'Ensures that the God-granted, decision-making power afforded to parents in raising their children is guaranteed, protected, and preserved'

State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) applauds the legislature’s passage of his Parent Rights Protection Act legislation as the legislative session winds down.

Barry Moore Alabama News
Barry Moore praises judge for blocking Biden-backed pistol brace rule — ‘I will continue to stand against the ATF's assault on law-abiding gun owners!’

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) congratulated a federal judge on Twitter for temporarily blocking regulations imposed by the Biden administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) on pistols with stabilizing braces. 

Gadsden Jay Freeman Alabama News
Gadsden State Community College names police chief for new police department

Gadsden State Community College is one step closer to having its own police department now that the school has appointed a police chief.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville targeted? New Hampshire man charged with threatening to kill a U.S. Senator over 'blocking military promotions' — 'You’re a dead man walking you piece of f———ing s——t'

Though the senator has not been named, court documents point toward it being U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) since Landry told investigators he was “angry with certain politicians over their handling of important entitlement programs for veterans” and he “saw on the news that U.S. Senator #1 is blocking military promotions.”

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Sojourn Counseling raising money in ‘Run, Ride and Rumble’ event at Cahaba Brewing in Birmingham to provide for individuals with PTSD

Vestavia-based Sojourn Counseling will be hosting its second annual Run, Ride and Rumble for PTSD Awareness on June 10 at Cahaba Brewing in Birmingham.

State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott blasts Ivey for Baldwin County bridge turmoil — 'The buck stops with her,' 'Failure of leadership at the highest level'

Last week, the Alabama Supreme Court dealt a devastating blow to the Ivey administration and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) regarding its handling of a bridge project over the Intracoastal Waterway in South Baldwin County.

Scrushy Alabama News
Richard Scrushy calls allegations of hiding money via prison inmate ‘hogwash’

Richard Scrushy is ready for the truth to come out, he says, following allegations in court that he is hiding millions he could use to pay what he owes from a civil lawsuit.

Vape Alabama News
Anti-vaping bill stalls in State Senate

Legislation that would establish new fines, fees, and regulations related to the vaping industry in Alabama wasn’t voted on by the Senate after lengthy discussion on the bill Thursday.

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Mo Brooks calls ethics complaint over Chinese election interference claims '100% bogus'; Katie Britt spox: Brooks 'insult to Alabama voters,' 'embarrassment' to ALGOP

Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks is on the receiving end of an ethics complaint from State Department of Education vice president Wayne Reynolds after Brooks claimed Communist China played a role in his U.S. Senate Republican primary defeat last year.

Absentee ballot application Alabama News
Ballot harvesting bill still waiting for vote in Senate

Legislation establishing criminal penalties for certain types of absentee ballot assistance is still very much alive or dead depending on who you ask with one day remaining in the legislative session.

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ALDOT 'optimistic' after Alabama Supreme Court denies its emergency motion to resume Baldwin County bridge project

The Alabama Department of Transportation is optimistic about the road ahead concerning the building of a bridge in south Baldwin County.

FAIRHOPE PRIDE Alabama News
Prayer warriors plan to congregate Saturday at park overlooking location of pride festival in Fairhope

A group has formed in reaction to progressive moves being made in the city of Fairhope. Now, the group is planning an event to overshadow a pride festival planned for this weekend.

Will Ainsworth Alabama News
'I really wanted to go further': Lt. Gov. Ainsworth bemoans lack of Senate movement for PRICE Act

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth calls Senate failure to pass school choice legislation a disappointment as the session comes to an end.

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Birmingham Water Works Board manages to maintain current structure despite devastating year in 2022 and legislative attempts to clean house

If Alabama lawmakers had passed HB177 this legislative session, the current members of the Birmingham Water Works Board could have been fired and replaced. The bill would’ve also altered the qualification and appointment structure of the board.

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Alabama Supreme Court denies emergency stay in Baldwin County Bridge Company case against ALDOT

The Supreme Court of Alabama denied a motion by the Alabama Department of Transportation director John Cooper to continue work on a south Alabama bridge while a lower court’s decision is being appealed.

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Brian Christine withdraws from Jefferson County Commission race, endorses Mike Bolin for District 5 seat

Last month, Birmingham-area urologist Brian Christine declared his candidacy in the special election for an open seat on the Jefferson County Commission. However, Christine has now resigned from the race and endorsed another Republican for the position.

Space command Alabama News
Report: Congress moves to block funding to expand temporary Space Command HQ in Colorado as Alabama HQ decision is threatened

In the latest salvo in the ongoing battle over choosing a permanent home for U.S. Space Command, Alabama lawmakers have reportedly drafted a bill to block funding the continued growth of the temporary headquarters in Colorado.

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Alabama Legislature passes bill requiring certain judges to report involuntarily committed patients to 'firearms prohibited persons' database

On Thursday, the Alabama Legislature approved a bill requiring additional reporting from judges to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) “firearms prohibited persons” database for persons involuntarily committed to either inpatient or outpatient treatment.

Anthony Daniels Alabama News
House, Senate approve capped tax-free overtime bill

Amended legislation that excludes all overtime pay by hourly public and private workers in Alabama was passed the House and Senate on Thursday.

Grocery tax Alabama News
Ainsworth: Grocery tax cut ‘bold first step toward my goal of abolishing it altogether’

The House and the Senate unanimously passed amended legislation that would cut the state's sales tax on groceries by 2% on Thursday.

Tuberville and Britt Alabama News
Tuberville, Britt vote ‘no’ as U.S. Senate passes debt ceiling bill

The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed legislation to raise the national debt limit into 2025 following the bill’s approval in the House a day prior. Both of Alabama’s U.S. senators, Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) voted against the bill, which now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature.

Ivey signs Arpa Alabama News
Gov. Ivey signs education trust fund and general fund budgets along with supplemental appropriations

Gov. Kay Ivey has approved the State General Fund and Education Trust Fund budgets and supplemental appropriations for the 2024 fiscal year.

Vote Alabama News
Legislature passes bill increasing penalties for gang-related felonies; Will go to Ivey for signature

The bill adding enhanced penalties for offenders involved in "criminal enterprises" passed the Alabama legislature on Thursday.

police drugs Alabama News
Decatur Police Department aims to clear up confusion on bond amounts for drug offenses

The Decatur Police Department is informing the public about how bond amounts work after several citizens came forward with concerns.

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