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Right-to-work incentives bill filed in response to Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz workers’ unionization push in Montgomery, Vance plants

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) filed legislation on Tuesday barring businesses from receiving economic development incentives if they voluntarily recognize their employees’ union under certain circumstances.

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Former child nutrition worker, Elmore County BOE member seek answers on misused funds by child nutrition director

A board member and a former employee attempted on Tuesday to appeal to the Elmore County Board of Education (ECBOE) to respond to recent reporting by 1819 News that highlighted financial mismanagement in the ESBOE’s Child Nutrition Program (CNP).

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Katie Britt gives D.C. update at Huntsville Davidson Center — 'A lot of people think that I fight with a little too much passion'

It's already been a busy year for U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) who stopped by the U.S. Space and Rocket Center's Davidson Center in Huntsville on Tuesday to give an update on her work in D.C.

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Gannett drops AP, cutting newswire for Montgomery Advertiser, Tuscaloosa News, Gadsden Times

Gannett, a nationwide network of 200 local newspapers and USA Today, announced Tuesday that it will no longer use the Associated Press. In Alabama, Gannett owns the Montgomery Advertiser, the Tuscaloosa News and the Gadsden Times.

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Mobile’s Three Mile Creek Greenway: Trail of the Month, 6,500 new tree seedlings

Mobile's Three Mile Creek Greenway planted 6,500 tree seedlings to reforest 10 acres. It was awarded ‘Trail of the Month’ by Sweet Trails Alabama.

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House committee delays vote on bill requiring mandatory post-election audits

The Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee voted on Tuesday to delay voting on substituted legislation requiring county probate judges to conduct mandatory ballot audits after every county and statewide election.

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Tuberville punches back at AL(dot)com hit piece regarding Katie Britt's SOTU rebuttal — 'I was proud of her'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Tuesday clarified some remarks he recently made with CNN about U.S. Sen. Katie Britt's (R-Montgomery) State of the Union GOP response.

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Redux: Left-wing activists vent disapproval of Comic Cowboys Mardi Gras parade float signage during Mobile City Council meeting

For the second week in a row, Mobile citizens addressed the city council concerning signs displayed during Mardi Gras by a group called “Comic Cowboys.”

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Mobile City Council fails to pass ordinance regulating pre-dawn raids and no-knock warrants

The Mobile City Council voted on an ordinance banning pre-dawn raids and no-knock warrants Tuesday after months of discussion and debate.

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Federal judge stops another round of subpoenas for conservative groups’ communications, documents in transgender surgery ban lawsuit

Liberal groups lost in court again on Tuesday after U.S. District Judge Liles Burke denied subpoenas aimed at the Eagle Forum of Alabama and the Alabama Citizens Action Program in a lawsuit against the state of Alabama’s transgender surgery ban.

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WATCH: Man busted after ramming Spring Break 'Zero tolerance' sign over and over in Orange Beach

Orange Beach Police arrested a man late Monday after he was caught continuously ramming a $19,500 sign on Foley Beach Express.

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The Battle of Goat Hill: House vs. Senate Charity Softball game with special guests Riley Green, Brodie Croyle

This is the third annual "The Battle of Goat Hill" where members of the Alabama House and State Senate put aside their political differences and duke it out in a softball game to receive not only bragging rights for the year, but to also raise money for The Big Oak Ranch.

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Check your local ballot: 39 counties have no runoff April 16

Tuesday, April 16 is primary runoff date in Alabama. Less than half the counties will have a runoff at all. In the rest, voters can stay home.

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State Rep. Brown: Expect the House to reject Senate gambling bill

Thus far, members from the Alabama House of Representatives have been tepid at best in their reactions to a Senate-passed version of gambling legislation passed earlier this month. State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) is pessimistic about its prospects when the Alabama Legislature returns from its break earlier today.

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Bill would allow ABC Board to own warehouses

Legislation by State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) would allow the Alcoholic Beverages Control (ABC) Board to own warehouses used for holding and distributing alcoholic beverages.

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Gambling negotiations continue into second half of session

Negotiations between the House and Senate on gambling legislation will continue as the second half of the 2024 legislative session begins on Tuesday.

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Trussville Library board announces decisions on 41 challenged books — 'This is vulgar filth that’s in some of these books and we want them removed'

The Trussville Public Library Board meeting Monday night was packed with over 100 people wishing to speak out about books in the children and teen sections that have caused quite a stir over content some call “sexually explicit” and “inappropriate.”

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Barry Moore discusses new role in AL-1 — 'I don't think we need to change our philosophy, just do what we're doing'

Though he won't officially take over Alabama's newly drawn first congressional district until next January, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is already preparing for his new role.

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Alabama A&M blames 'today's climate' for causing stress after officer-involved shooting on campus

A person was injured Monday in an officer-involving shooting at Alabama A&M.

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Convicted Mobile cop killer sentenced to death in capital murder case

The man convicted in the 2019 shooting death of Mobile Police officer Sean Tuder was sentenced to death Monday.

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Read Freely Alabama to stage protest in Trussville; Group makes ‘urgent call’ to support Trussville Library’s LGBT and racial justice books

A group who claims people asking for some children’s and teen’s books to be moved are “transphobic, homophobic and racist,” are asking for supporters to come out to the Trussville Library Monday night.

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John Rogers officially resigns his seat in Alabama House of Representatives after guilty plea

Embattled former State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) has officially turned in his resignation from the Alabama House of Representatives after agreeing to plead guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges.

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ALGOP selects Patrick Pinkston for 19th Judicial Circuit seat

The Alabama Republican Party Candidate Committee recently selected Elmore County District Judge Patrick Pinkston to be its nominee for the 19th Judicial Circuit, Place 1. 

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Statehouse battle looms over pharmacy bill tax; Sponsor, pharmacists push back against 'misinformation'

Although it has not gotten nearly the attention that gambling, ethics, school choice or divisive concepts have thus far in the 2024 legislative session, a behind-the-scenes fight is being waged between pharmacists and the business community over House Bill 238 (HB238).

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More teens expected on roadways during Spring Break; ALEA offers safety tips

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is offering safety tips this Spring Break with its fourth annual “Think Smart Before You Start” campaign.

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Mobile County farmer celebrates grand opening of on-site retail store

Over 1,500 people came to Grand Bay over the weekend to celebrate the grand opening of 4-Bulls retail store at Mason Hills Farm.

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ALDOT opens new ‘online news hub’

Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) officials announced ALDOTNews.com, an online news hub launched today by ALDOT on Monday.

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