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Ed Packard calls on Legislature to pass election legislation

Ed Packard, Republican Party candidate for Secretary of State, announced his support on Monday for House Bill 204 (HB204) and Senate...

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Q&A: New gambling legislation in the shoe

A gambling bill package was introduced Thursday to the Alabama legislature. SB294, by Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore), is nearly 77...

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House Committee advances bill to codify the requirement of a paper ballot

The House Constitution, Campaigns, and Elections Committee voted last week to advance legislation that would require a paper ballot...

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Education budget to be considered on House floor this week

The Alabama House of Representatives will consider the Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget when it goes into session on Tuesday. The...

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7 Alabama companies recognized for export success

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) recognized seven Alabama companies last week with the Governor’s Trade Excellence Award for their export...

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Legislation would prohibit prescribing medical cannabis to pregnant women

Last year, the Alabama Legislature passed legislation that would set events in motion to make so-called medical cannabis legal in Alabama....

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State Senate Pro-Tem Reed backs proposal to eliminate Alabama's business privilege tax

With less than half the 2022 legislative session days remaining, there are still some bills on the docket under consideration, including...

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Alabama Republican Caucus passes resolution urging Feds to increase US energy, defense

The Alabama State House Republican Caucus passed a resolution “urging the federal government to increase American strength through...

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U.S. Rep. Rogers: Ukrainian military trained to use U.S. weaponry against Russian invaders

Earlier this week, the Biden administration announced it was providing $350 million in lethal aid for Ukraine's defense against Russian...

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State Sen. Stutts bill to target Rebuild Alabama Act gas tax automatic increases

State Sen. Larry Stutts' (R-Tuscumbia) Senate Bill 277 (SB277) probably will not make him popular among some of his colleagues in the...

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NASA and high-tech Huntsville companies could be target for Russian cyber intrusions

With Russian leader Vladimir Putin warning the world that his country is armed with thermonuclear weapons, fears about the Russian...

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Drake Hayes honored as the Turkey Federation’s Wildlife Officer of the Year

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Friday that ADCNR game warden Drake Hayes was awarded the prestigious...

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Gas prices skyrocket with no end in sight

Gas prices continue to rise in Alabama, with no end in sight.   The price of gas has been steadily on the rise for the past year, even...

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Alabama gambling bill unveiled by Albritton

State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) finally unveiled his long-awaited gambling bill. This bill is very similar to a bill that Sen....

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Education budget focused on 'underperforming' areas, says House ETF chair Danny Garrett

While the proposed record $8.1 billion Education Trust Fund budget has some questioning the state's fiscal priorities, State Rep. Danny...

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As CBD business grows, so do concerns over access by children

The signs for CBD are everywhere. Literally. Road signs, billboards, gas stations, dedicated stores – CBD has become, by recent estimates,...

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House committee advances education budget

The Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee voted on Wednesday to pass the largest education budget in state history. The...

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U.S. Rep. Palmer: Biden energy policy 'insanity' -- 'We're on the verge of World War III'

As Russia continues its advance within the sovereign territory of Ukraine, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is questioning the Biden...

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North Alabama doctor and wife arrested on drug, fraud charges

A federal jury convicted a Tennessee physician and his wife for unlawfully distributing opioids, providing unnecessary services, and...

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Small businesses in Alabama to see some tax relief

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) signed House Bill 82 (HB82), the Small Business Relief and Revitalization Act of 2022 into law. HB82 is sponsored...

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Permitless carry passes Senate committee with amendments

Permitless carry has taken another step towards becoming law in Alabama after passing the Senate Judiciary Committee.    The Senate...

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State Ed. Superintendent Mackey downplays retention element in Literacy Act -- 'A tiny piece'

The Alabama Literacy Act, passed in 2019, has been one of the more controversial issues thus far during the 2022 legislative session....

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Adding up: Act to improve math scores in Alabama closer to becoming law

The Alabama Senate voted on Wednesday to pass legislation designed to address Alabama’s worst-in-the-nation student math scores. The...

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2 killed in north Alabama after box truck falls off overpass, struck by train

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division is investigating after a double-fatal crash early on Wednesday,...

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Senate committee advances legislation aimed at abolishing the elected State Auditor

The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee gave a favorable report to legislation that would, if ratified by the voters, abolish the...

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Senator from Alabama says 'woke' military training has 'left, socialist agenda'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) has given further information about his proposed energy solutions and responded to criticism...

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U.S. Rep. Aderholt praises Joe Manchin for holding strong against Build Back Better

Could Build Back Better make a comeback before the 2022 midterm elections? According to U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), it...

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