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The Daily Detail for 3.31.22

Alabama Employees at Southern Poverty Law Center hold protest alleging SPLC discrimination 2 casino gambling bills are pulled from...

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House Democrats call for repeal of grocery tax and suspension of fuel tax increase

The Alabama Democratic caucus held a press conference on Wednesday where they stated their opposition to the state sales tax on groceries....

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Gambling, lottery dead for 2022, say legislation sponsors

Alabama voters will likely not have an opportunity to vote on a lottery or any other type of gambling on the November 2022 ballot....

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Caught on Camera: Birmingham police looking for armed robbery suspect

The Birmingham Police Department is looking for any information that can help them identify the suspect of an armed robbery.   The...

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Numeracy Act heads to Governor's desk

The Numeracy Act is heading to the Governor’s desk.    Senate Bill 171 (SB171), sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and...

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Warden of Alabama’s largest prison placed on mandatory leave following allegations

Limestone Correctional Facility top warden Deborah Toney was placed on mandatory leave following serious accusations. The Alabama Department...

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Alabama one step closer to recognizing telehealth as method for doctors

The Alabama Senate on Tuesday passed legislation formally recognizing telehealth and setting up rules for telehealth services in the...

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Tim James introduces gubernatorial campaign leadership team

The Tim James for Governor campaign introduced the formation of its leadership team. “Over the past two months, the Tim James Campaign...

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Self-imposed gun control fails in the House

Voluntary gun prohibition is no longer on the docket for the Alabama legislature.   On Wed. March 16, House Bill 462 (HB462) passed...

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Packard urges House to pass bill preventing internet-connected voting machines

On Tuesday, Alabama Secretary of State candidate Ed Packard (R) called on the Alabama House of Representatives to pass legislation...

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Gubernatorial candidate Odle weighs in on alternative methods to treat COVID-19

Gubernatorial candidate Dean Odle has endorsed Senate Bill 312 (SB312), which protects a doctor from retaliation and lawsuits if he...

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Infrastructure or wallets: Push to pause 'Rebuild Alabama Act' gas tax hike in legislature

A group of Republican lawmakers is seeking to temporarily pause the increase in the per-gallon tax on fuel brought by the 2019 Rebuild...

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Carl, Tuberville, Shelby and Moore are dissatisfied with Biden budget

U.S. Reps. Jerry Carl (R-AL01) and Barry Moore (R-AL02) as well as U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) and Richard Shelby (R-Alabama)...

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Mathematician, not Politician: Blanchard lays out plan to cut taxes

In an emailed statement to supporters, gubernatorial candidate Lindy Blanchard promised to cut taxes if she is elected.  “One of the...

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Severe Weather Wednesday: Strong, damaging winds expected, tornadoes possible

The National Weather Service (NWS) is tracking a storm that could bring damaging winds and dangerous storms, including tornadoes, Wednesday...

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Senate committee kills bill establishing pre-k to adulthood database

A controversial bill to create a database on every student from pre-K to the workforce failed to get a favorable report in a state...

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'They've got to be proud': Alabama House Majority Leader anticipates 'good cycle' for GOP

It will be difficult for House Republicans to improve upon their numbers from the 2018 cycle, given they have a commanding 74-28 supermajority....

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Senate Committee to consider electing supreme court justices by districts rather than statewide

The Senate Judiciary Committee will consider a proposed constitutional amendment on Wednesday that would change how Alabama selects...

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The Daily Detail for 3.30.22

Alabama AL joins Florida lawsuit against CDC mask mandate on public transportation Secretary of State candidate Ed Packard supports...

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Senate Committee advances bill to put mental health coordinators in schools

The Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee on Tuesday gave a favorable report to a bill that would authorize the State Department...

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Alabama House to vote on bill allowing Alabamians to surrender gun rights

The Alabama House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on controversial legislation today to allow Alabamians to voluntarily surrender...

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Alabamian shot, 78 people arrested in Panama City Beach Spring Break chaos

Of the 161 people arrested in Bay County, Florida over the weekend, 78 were from Alabama. One Alabamian was shot Sunday morning in...

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U.S. Rep. Carl to Democrats: 'You're about to find out how bad at judgment you are' of Americans

According to U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile), the Democrat-led federal government's response to the increase in fuel prices has been...

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Tuberville warns of deadly fentanyl crisis: 'We need a plan'

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Monday about the need to immediately secure the...

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Bessemer Amazon union vote count could take weeks

Amazon workers have cast their ballots in a vote on whether to unionize the company's fulfillment center in Bessemer.   In April of...

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Shelby slams Biden budget proposal -- 'Puts us on the wrong foot to start the fiscal year'

On Monday, President Joe Biden released his $5.8 trillion budget proposal for 2023. In a statement, Biden called it "one of the largest...

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Fishing for shellfish is temporarily halted in much of Mobile County

The Alabama Department of Public Health on Friday closed shellfish growing waters in Mobile County due to possible bacteriological...

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