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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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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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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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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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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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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission forced to consider 2 more license applications due to issues with online submission portal

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is being forced to consider license applications from two companies that claim they were rejected due to unforeseen issues with the online submission portal.

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Dozens come together to provide free 2023 Exceptional Education Prom in Hoover

The Jefferson County School District’s Exceptional Education prom welcomed around 500 students, their families and friends in Hoover for the second year.

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ALGOP poll: Alabamians prefer grocery tax cut over tax rebate check by 83-17% margin

A new poll by the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) shows most voters in Alabama want lawmakers to cut the grocery tax and are not as concerned about getting a tax rebate check.

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Elmore GOP calls on local delegation to amend bill that would allow Elmore County School board to appoint superintendent

The Elmore County Republican Executive Committee is requesting an amendment to an introduced bill allowing the Elmore County Board of Education to appoint the Superintendent of Education.

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Federal, state authorities raid Jefferson County bingo halls

The Alabama Attorney General's Office confirmed some bingo halls in Jefferson County were raided Tuesday morning.

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Alabama State Parks adds 'glamping sites' to offer comfort in the outdoors

If you like the idea of camping but prefer air-conditioned, luxurious accommodations, six Alabama State Parks will have just the place for you this summer.

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AG Marshall backs Florida ban on Medicaid funding for gender transitions

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed an amicus brief with 16 other states supporting Florida’s healthcare regulation that denies Medicaid coverage for so-called gender transitioning procedures.

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Louisville shooter identified as University of Alabama graduate Connor Sturgeon

The suspected shooter at the Old National Bank in Louisville, Ky. is reportedly Connor Sturgeon, a 25-year-old graduate of the University of Alabama.

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Third Norfolk Southern train derails in Alabama this year, hospitalizing two

Another Norfolk Southern train derailed in Jasper on Saturday night, marking the third time one of its trains has gone off the rails in Alabama since January.

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Jefferson County Commission to review gerrymandering lawsuit from NAACP — ‘What we did was to follow the law’

Jefferson County Commission president Jimmie Stephens told 1819 News on Monday that the JCC is reviewing a lawsuit filed against it by activist groups accusing it of racial gerrymandering. 

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State Rep. Paschal introduces bill to allow cosmetology license reciprocity to military families and dependents

A bill that allows military personnel and military dependents licensed as cosmetologists in other states to continue practicing their trade while stationed in Alabama has been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives.

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