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Alabama House to consider the state general fund budget

The Alabama House of Representatives will consider the fiscal year 2023 State General Fund budget (SGF) on Tuesday. Preparing the two...

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Senate passes bill to eliminate business privilege tax

The Alabama Senate on Thursday passed legislation that would cut taxes on over 200,000 businesses. The bill would exempt most Alabama...

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State House passes bill to ban private sources from funding state elections

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday that prevents county or state election officials from accepting...

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Majority Leader Ledbetter credits conservative budgeting for state’s strong position

Saturday, House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) addressed the Mid-Alabama Republican Club (MARC) in Vestavia Hills....

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Legislature could consider version of Florida Parental Rights in Education bill, says state senator

The legislature could soon consider a bill that would rein in discussions about sexuality at the earliest levels of public school in...

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State Sen. Marsh: Gaming bill a 'mandate of the people' – 'They want a chance to address this issue'

Once again, the state Senate is considering so-called comprehensive gaming legislation with the intent of creating a framework to regulate...

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Garrett explains returning $10k AEA donation

No doubt $10,000 can go a long way in Alabama politics. That is why it was noteworthy when State Rep. Danny Garrett returned a donation...

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Skyrocketing gas prices affecting law enforcement

Imagine having to fill up 55 cars every day. That’s the situation faced by Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson, whose fleet of patrol...

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United Way, Salvation Army give aid to Ukraine

Alabamians can still help displaced Ukrainian refugees despite an ocean between the two.  The continued hostilities in Ukraine amid...

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State Sen. Orr: Numeracy Act 'has nothing to do with Common Core'

Questions are still swirling about the Numeracy Act, Senate Bill 171 (SB171), which is a $92 million proposal offered by Education...

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Bonnie Plants opens major upgrade and announces expansion of their Bullock County facility

Bonnie Plants is the nation’s largest grower of vegetable and herb plants for home gardens - and they are growing. As hundreds of thousands...

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House Committee holds over controversial bill

The Alabama House of Representatives Judiciary Committee held over a controversial piece of legislation in a subcommittee that would...

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What kind of pistol does Gov. Kay Ivey carry concealed?

Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey signed House Bill 272 (HB272), known as the constitutional carry bill, into law. The legislation, which was...

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Alabama Gubernatorial candidates gather for forum in Hoover

Gubernatorial candidates from both major parties gathered at the Hoover Library Thursday night for a candidate forum sponsored by LOCAL...

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Legislature votes to legalize fentanyl test kits

The Alabama House of Representatives voted on Wednesday in favor of legislation that would allow Alabamians to legally purchase fentanyl...

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State Sen. Givhan: Higher threshold intended to slow gambling expansion, not protectionism

One of the questionable provisions in the gambling bills brought by State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) would require a two-thirds...

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Ivey addresses Cherokee County Chamber on infrastructure, education, mandates and more

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey addressed the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Thursday at Gadsden State Community College's Cherokee Campus...

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House passes Sgt. Nick Risner Act

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would prevent prisoners convicted of killing people from getting "good...

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Senate members go back and forth over 'scope of practice of optometrists' bill

On Thursday the Alabama Senate passed controversial legislation to allow optometrists to perform procedures currently allowed to be...

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U.S. Sen. Shelby celebrates $1.5 trillion omnibus passage with list of spending impacting Alabama

Late Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed a $1.5 trillion omnibus bill that will fund the federal government through September. Among the...

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Gov. Ivey signs six bills recommended by Military Stability Commission

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed six bills earlier this week the state legislature hopes will make Alabama even more military friendly....

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Permitless Carry signed into law in Alabama

After a shaky week in the legislature, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed permitless carry into law.  House Bill 272 (HB272) by Rep....

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Lew Burdette emphasizes change in Shelby County campaign appearance

Gubernatorial candidate Lew Burdette made a campaign stop at the March meeting of the Republican Women of North Shelby County on Tuesday,...

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Construction worker killed in central Alabama after truck sinks into mud

A construction worker was killed early Thursday, March 10, after a large truck sunk into the mud, causing a deadly chain reaction....

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House passes tax cut for retirees

The Alabama House of Representatives voted to cut state income taxes for elderly retirees with 401ks and IRAs. House Bill 162 (HB162)...

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Senate Committee advances gambling bill some say 'picks winners'

A controversial gambling bill that would close a number of casinos, while giving other gambling magnates state blessing, received a...

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'One step in the fight': Brooks votes to ban Russian oil

Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL05) voted to prohibit the United States from importing oil and gas from Russia. The House of Representatives...

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