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Poll: Strong majority of Alabama voters want school choice

The majority of Alabama voters want school choice, according to a recent poll by the Alabama Republican Party.

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Birmingham City Council passes resolution to disapprove bill in Alabama Legislature to overhaul the BWWB — ‘Totally unfair how they bully Birmingham'

The Birmingham City Council passed a resolution on Tuesday to express its disapproval of a bill in the Alabama House of Representatives that would overhaul the Birmingham Water Works Board and reorganize the appointment structure of its members.

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Orange Beach hammerhead shark cause of death suspected 'fishing mortality'; 40 shark pups preserved

The cause of death of a Great Hammerhead shark that washed ashore in Orange Beach on April 20 cannot be determined.

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Moore, Tuberville ranked as most conservative members of Alabama delegation in 2022 by CPAC

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) had the most conservative voting record in Alabama’s Congressional delegation in 2022, according to a report by the Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) released on Monday.

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Bill to remove ability for 14-year-olds to consent to medical treatments filed in Alabama Senate

A bill to remove the current ability for minors over the age of 14 to legally consent to medical treatments and operations has been filed in the Alabama Senate.  

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Cullman Regional applies to Certificate of Need board for new surgery center in Hartselle

An outpatient surgery center could be coming to Morgan County, if the Certificate of Need (CON) board approves it.

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Tuberville warns against government’s push for electronic vehicles — ‘If we don’t stop it, we’re going to be in huge trouble’

Earlier this month, the Biden administration unveiled a proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that would require two out of every three cars sold in the United States to be electric by 2032.

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Attorney for Dadeville birthday party shooting suspect wants records sealed, media excluded

There has been “widespread sensationalized and inflammatory speculation” surrounding the Dadeville Sweet 16 party shooting, according to an attorney for one of the suspects.

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'Really disappointed' — Birmingham teacher union president disavows backlash over ‘woke’ preschool teachers' manual

Gov. Kay Ivey announced the resignation of an education official last week after reviewing a preschool teacher manual that her office said contained “woke” ideas. A Birmingham teachers’ union leader is now defending the official.

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State Sen. Stutts: PRICE Act school choice legislation is not a Trojan horse

This week is pivotal for the PRICE Act, also known as the Parental Rights in Children's Education Act, a school choice bill sponsored by State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) in the Alabama Senate.

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House Speaker Ledbetter: Movement on grocery tax cuts 'very possible'

Since Gov Kay Ivey suggested a $200 tax rebate for Alabamians, debate has raged on the benefits of tax rebates over against tax cuts, specifically cuts on the state’s grocery tax.

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Troy, Alabama A&M receive poor ‘red’ rating from campus free speech advocacy group

Nonprofit civil liberties group the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) rated two public four-year schools in Alabama "red" for having some of the most restrictive speech codes in the country.

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Alabama Ethics Commission director Tom Albritton asks court to dismiss trust fund case

A Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge should dismiss a lawsuit against the trustee and board members of the Mabel Amos Memorial Fund, according to a filing by a defense attorney for Alabama Ethics Commission Director Tom Albritton on Thursday.

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‘Bo Bikes Bama’ raises nearly $2.5 million for Alabama tornado victims

About 950 cyclists in Auburn and at home took part in the annual “Bo Bikes Bama” ride for victims of natural disasters in Alabama on Saturday.

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Hammerhead shark in Orange Beach was pregnant with 40 pups, necropsy shows

After a necropsy was performed on a hammerhead shark that washed up Thursday on the shores of Orange Beach, it was determined the female shark was pregnant.

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Arkansas Gov. Sanders mocks Bud Light by selling Kay Ivey ‘real women of politics’ koozies

If you’ve always dreamed about drinking a cold beverage with a Gov. Kay Ivey koozie in hand, you’re in luck.

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U.S. Rep. Carl: Fauci investigation is 'not going by the wayside'

In June 2021, U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-AL) was among the first elected officials to suggest that then-National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci may have profited financially from his COVID-19 guidance.

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State Rep. Kiel hopes to raise $10 million for Alabama pregnancy crisis centers with legislation

Last month, State Rep. Jamie Kiel (R-Russellville) introduced a bill to offer income tax credits for those who donated to pregnancy resource centers.

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State Sen. Elliott: Orr tourism incentives comments 'hyperbole,' 'not exactly accurate'

Thursday, State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) offered a scathing critique of the Jobs Act during a speech on the floor of the Alabama State Senate. During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Orr's colleague State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) was critical of Orr's tack.

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Thousands expected to be fishing for Gulf Coast fun during Mullet Toss 2023

Organizers on the Alabama – Florida line are gearing up for one of the biggest weekends in the area.

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UAB expanding ER facilities due to high demand; Project will cost $73 million

The University of Alabama Birmingham is about to spend $73 million to expand its emergency room, reportedly due to excessive demand on the hospital’s current facilities.

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State Sen. Arthur Orr: 'I smell a rat' on tourism incentives

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) said he can “smell a rat” on why new tourism incentives were attached to legislation re-authorizing the Alabama Jobs Act.

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Hammerhead shark washes on shore in Orange Beach

A hammerhead shark washed up Thursday on the shores of Orange Beach.

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AG Marshall ‘disappointed’ in Supreme Court abortion pill ruling

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said he was disappointed in a decision by the United States Supreme Court on Friday to allow an abortion pill to stay on the market, but “confident the appeals process will reinforce that President Biden lacked the authority to enact a dangerous mail-order abortion regime.”

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Ivey announces resignation of Early Childhood Education Secretary after 'woke' teacher's manual

Governor Kay Ivey has announced the resignation of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) Secretary Barbara Cooper after reviewing a teacher's manual that contained a “woke agenda.”

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U.S. House passes bill to oppose DoE edict forcing schools to allow men to compete in women’s sports; Similar Tuberville-backed bill faces uphill battle in Democrat-led Senate

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a house version of a senate bill proposed by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), which would prevent the U.S. Department of Education from bringing into effect a rule that would force schools to allow biological males in women’s sports.

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Perry County Commission chair Albert Turner, Jr.: Ex-DA’s comments about ballot fraud case dismissal ‘downright shameful'

Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner Jr. called recent comments by Alabama’s former Fourth Judicial Circuit District Attorney Michael Jackson regarding dismissal of his ballot fraud case “downright shameful” on Thursday.

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