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Public hearing held on two PBM bills: ‘Independent pharmacy faces extinction in this state’

Two bills filed in the Alabama Senate that would regulate pharmacy benefit managers received a public hearing in the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee on Wednesday.

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Multiple Hanceville police officers arrested; Cause of dispatcher death revealed

It was a cold, snow-covered morning in parts of Cullman County on Wednesday, but the cold descending over the City of Hanceville was chilling.

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Asylum-seeker files civil rights lawsuit against Mobile following inspection of nuisance property

An Iraqi asylum-seeker who has lived in Mobile County for 17 years filed a civil rights lawsuit against the City of Mobile following an incident after his property was annexed.

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House committee delays vote on Ivey-backed ADVA restructuring — ‘We decided to slow this down a little bit so we have maximum visibility’

On Wednesday, the House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee once again delayed voting on legislation reforming the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, making the ADVA commissioner a cabinet position and changing the State Board of Veterans Affairs role.

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RFK Jr.-inspired Baldwin County mom Stephanie Durnin to lead health freedom fight in Alabama

Thousands of Alabama folks lobby the state legislature for health freedom, organized by Stephanie Durnin of Baldwin County. She was influenced to do this by new HHS Secretary RFK Jr.

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Senate passes workers’ compensation benefits for public K-12 employees

Members of the Alabama Senate unanimously passed legislation creating workers’ compensation benefits for public K-12 employees in Alabama on Tuesday.

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Senate passes jury duty exemption for nursing mothers

Members of the Alabama Senate unanimously passed Parker’s Law, a bill that exempts breastfeeding mothers from jury duty.

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Orange Beach mayor says lawsuit claiming 'discriminatory' de-annexation plans is 'despicable'; Accuses attorney of trying to be 'Superman'

Kristopher Anderson of the Yates Anderson law firm in Orange Beach represented those residents in a six-count lawsuit filed Tuesday. He apologized to the city council Tuesday evening saying he may have "jumped the gun" with the lawsuit. However, Mayor Tony Kennon accused Anderson of trying to act like "Superman," being a "despicable individual" and painting the community in a racist light.

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Lawmakers add teeth to legislation requiring law enforcement to produce staffing, crime reports — 'We will no longer tolerate anyone fudging these numbers for self-promotion’

Lawmakers intend to add further teeth to proposed legislation mandating every county and municipal law enforcement agency to disclose annually how many officers are on staff, with a special emphasis applied to Birmingham and Montgomery.

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'I’m gay and only love the white folks': Birmingham Mayor Woodfin repeatedly refutes 'opps' in memoir

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin's book "Son of Birmingham" was released on January 21. It follows his life from his youth through the present day, ending just before the 2024 presidential election.

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Ivey-supported bill putting Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs under governor’s control passes Senate

Legislation putting the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner under the control of the governor passed the Senate on Tuesday by a 21-9 margin. 

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U.S. Rep. Moore talks more federal funding for I-10 Bridge and Mobile Bayway projects

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) spoke to the Mobile Chamber of Commerce’s Forum Alabama about growth and needs.

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Ivey persistent on ADVA remake despite pushback from veterans groups

Despite receiving many amendments, the Alabama chapter of the Military Officers Association of America still opposes the legislation designed to restructure the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs as lawmakers are anticipated to vote on the bill this week.

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Mobile council to approve arena construction bid coming in lower than projected

The Mobile City Council is considering approving a bid to build the new arena that will replace the Mobile Civic Center.

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Secretary of State Wes Allen running for lieutenant governor in 2026

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced on Tuesday he will seek the Republican nomination for Lt. Governor in 2026. 

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Marshall County Commission, Personnel Board continue to spar over hiring issue

The ongoing dispute between the Marshall County Commission and the Personnel Board over a controversial hire could end up in circuit court if the two parties can’t make peace.

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Battle brewing to preserve SS United States, America's last ocean liner

Citizens and groups wanting to save the SS United States are organizing to block the dismantling and sinking of the ship.

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City of Pelham expands Arts & Entertainment District with purchase of former Oak Mountain Amphitheatre property

Monday, the City of Pelham announced it purchased the amphitheater, its parking lot and the adjoining property along the creek for $5.3 million.

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Lawrence Medical Center merges under Huntsville Hospital Health System; ER to close middle of the year

Lawrence Medical Center in Moulton and the Huntsville Hospital Health System announced they were merging on Monday.

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'It's game changing': Baldwin County drug testing machine leads to manslaughter arrest after fentanyl overdose

It's case closed for yet another drug fatality case in Baldwin County and this time, the sheriff's office says new technology helped lead them to an arrest.

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Capitol Tunes: Free music concerts in Montgomery each Thursday, now through March

Experience a free concert of Alabama's music students each Thursday in February and March. 11 a.m. in the Gordon Persons Building or noon in the state capitol rotunda. No ticket or RSVP needed.

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Far-left U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett fundraising for Shomari Figures in Atlanta

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) will fundraise for U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) in Atlanta today. 

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New House Majority Whip Brock Colvin intends to be a 'bridge' between leadership and lawmakers in new role

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) announced on Monday that freshman State Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville) will serve as House Majority Whip as his predecessor moves to his new position in Senate leadership.

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Baldwin County Jail no longer holding ICE detainees because 'immigrants have more rights than U.S. citizens'

The Baldwin County Jail is no longer an approved facility for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement inmates, making it harder for agents conducting immigration investigations and arrests.

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Mobile offering inside look at local government with five week program

The City of Mobile is taking applications for the C251: Citizen’s Academy.

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Orange Beach proposal includes fourth bridge over ICW; Mayor hopes for ALDOT help

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon laid out plans to help with traffic congestion in and out of the south Baldwin County city.

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'I can't seem to get my 21 votes': Albritton claims to be 2-3 votes shy of required vote for Senate gambling passage

During Friday's broadcast of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Range) downplayed the prospects of a gambling bill making it through the Alabama Senate this session.

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