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1819 News editor-in-chief Jeff Poor reviews highs and lows of 2024 legislative session dominated by gambling

Gambling dominated both chambers and ultimately failed by one vote. Still, it cast a long shadow on the proceedings and led to several promising bills dying on the vine. Despite that, the session did have some big wins.

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U.S. Sen. Katie Britt ’proud to stand with President Trump in support of IVF access’

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt recently applauded former President Donald Trump as a “huge champion of IVF” while broadcasting her new proposed legislation that would remove Medicaid funding from states that ban access to IVF treatment.

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission director John McMillan: ‘Most of these lawsuits are frivolous’

Litigation from companies who didn’t receive a license in the latest round of awards against the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is being used to slow down the implementation of Alabama’s medical cannabis law passed three years ago, according to AMCC director John McMillan.

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Investigators determine victims in The Quest Club shooting shot each other

Birmingham Police investigators determined the two men shot at The Quest Club early Friday morning, shot each other.

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Bridge company lawsuit against ALDOT director officially dismissed

A lawsuit filed by Baldwin County Bridge Company in October 2022 against Alabama Department of Transportation director John Cooper was officially dismissed Thursday.

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UAW demands feds order new union vote at Mercedes-Benz

The United Auto Workers (UAW) asked the National Labor Relations Board on Friday to order a new union vote at two Mercedes-Benz factories in Alabama.

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Federal trial delayed for 'pansexual' Antifa man accused of leaving bomb outside AG's office

The federal trial for an Irondale man accused of placing a bomb in front of the Alabama Attorney General’s office was delayed until September last week.

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Farm bill draws support from ALFA, criticism from 'Big & Rich' singer John Rich: 'Communist Chinese party buying up farmland'

Several aspects of the current farm bill are getting feedback from Alabamians.

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Katie Britt calls on Senate to pass Laken Riley Act after blocked vote – 'If this bill had been the law of the land, Laken Riley would still be alive today'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently spoke from the Senate floor, imploring her colleagues to pass the Laken Riley Act after it was prevented from receiving a floor vote for the second time in a row.  

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Caroleene Dobson: AL-2 race ‘very winnable’, could decide House control

It’s “highly possible” that Alabama’s Congressional District 2 race in 2024 will decide which political party controls Congress, according to Caroleene Dobson.

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Marshall, 21 AGs oppose controversial Corporate Transparency Act: ‘Will harm the States and their residents—too much’

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and 21 other state attorneys general urged a federal appeals court on Monday to not revive a new controversial federal small business reporting requirement.

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Birmingham PD has safety concerns at The Quest LGBTQ club after double shooting

The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a double shooting that left one man dead at The Quest Club, a 24/7 LGBT club.

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Dekalb County grand jury indicts substitute teacher for sexual contact with student

Now former Dekalb County Schools substitute teacher Stephanie Woods has been indicted on multiple charges of engaging in sexual acts with a student. 

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Suicides on the rise in Baldwin County; Law enforcement concerned over mental health crisis

A disturbing statistic on suicides is causing concern in Baldwin County.

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AG Marshall leads multi-state lawsuit challenging Democrat-led states' efforts to impose 'ruinous' restrictions on energy companies

Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading a 19-state lawsuit asking the U.S. Supreme Court to declare some Democrat-led states' efforts to prosecute energy companies unconstitutional.

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EPA takes final action, denies Alabama’s coal ash permit program; Alabama Power reviewing ruling

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ruled the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) may not operate a coal ash permitting program because it is less protective of people and waterways than federal regulations require.

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Ivey, Alabama officials oppose WHO's 'Pandemic Agreement' — 'It is outrageous'

Dozens of Alabama lawmakers and political figures have signed their names to an international letter demanding the World Health Organization halt or delay its planned vote on the so-called Pandemic Agreement.

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Alabama gets lifeline from SCOTUS in South Carolina redistricting ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of South Carolina in a redistricting lawsuit similar to the one Alabama is currently litigating.

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Suspect in Wedowee deadly hit and run accused of driving under influence of alcohol

According to court documents, the young man charged in a deadly hit and run in Wedowee is believed to have been under the influence of alcohol when he hit two pedestrians on the night of May 18.

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Lawmaker plans to re-file bill in 2025 banning discussion, instruction on gender identity, sexual orientation after stalling in Senate

Despite failing to receive deliberation in the Senate during the 2024 regular legislative session, State Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) fully intends to pursue his legislation banning classroom instruction or discussing gender identity or sexual orientation in public schools next year.

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200th anniversary of Bienville Square in downtown Mobile Friday

A celebration of the 200th anniversary of Bienville Square will be held in downtown Mobile on Friday at 11 a.m.

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Aderholt calls out USPS for late deliveries; Local newspaper says it could kill industry — 'To hell with rain, sleet and snow; they can’t even get it right in sunny weather'

With growing complaints of late deliveries, the United States Postal Service’s nickname “snail mail” may be a bit too generous.

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Britt's MOMS Act winning despite 'leftwing smear campaign' spreading misinformation

The More Opportunities for Moms to Success Act now has 21 co-sponsors.

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Strong applauds passage of NDAA, touts wins for Redstone Arsenal

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) released a statement on Thursday applauding the passage of the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act and its provisions.

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Tuberville's Poison Control Centers bill unanimously passes out of Senate committee

On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-Auburn) Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 passed unanimously out of committee, 21-0.

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D-Day film at Mobile Exploreum’s Dome Theater as 80th anniversary approaches  

A D-Day documentary, narrated by Tom Brokaw, will be playing at Mobile Exploreum's Dome Theater now through June 28.

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Jacksonville State University closes Office of Diversity and Inclusion to comply with state’s new DEI ban

Jacksonville State University will close its Office of Diversity and Inclusion next week after the state legislature banned taxpayer-funded diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and training in March.

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