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Senate committee kills legislation changing ethics law

Members of the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee didn’t vote on legislation that would change some of the state's ethics laws on Tuesday.

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Tuberville calls on FDIC head to resign after scathing report finds sexual misconduct, discrimination

After an independent report cited widespread abuse in the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is calling on the chairman to resign.

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Birmingham PD roll call prayer under fire by Freedom From Religion Foundation

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is going after the Birmingham Police Department for having a roll-call prayer.

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Aderholt 'disappointed' over Boy Scouts name change — 'Another attempt to placate the woke mob'

On Tuesday, the Boy Scouts of America announced that, after 115 years, it plans to change its name to “Scouting America” in an effort to be more “inclusive.”

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House passes Senate legislation allowing exclusion of disruptive students in public K-12 classrooms

The Alabama House of Representatives passed Senate legislation on Tuesday that would create processes by which students could be excluded from K-12 classrooms.

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AG Marshall files for injunction against Biden admin's Title IX changes — ‘Our schoolchildren are worth the fight'

On Wednesday, Attorney General Steve Marshall filed to block the Biden administration's recent changes to Title IX law dealing with gender identity.

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IVF patients ask court to declare new provider immunity law unconstitutional — ‘Our Legislature should not have rushed to judgment’

Two Alabama in -itro fertilization patients asked a Mobile County Circuit Court Judge to declare a law giving immunity protections to IVF providers unconstitutional on Wednesday.

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Mobile City Council questioned about 'rumors' of sending officers, money to Israeli sister city — 'It's wrong, it's wrong'

Alabama's port city is a sister city to Ariel, Israel, and Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson has voiced support for families there since the October 2023 terrorist attacks. However, that support has not been monetary, despite some recent rumors.

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Mobile City Council narrows scope of investigation into former police chief allegations

The Mobile City Council met Tuesday to discuss how to move forward with an investigation into allegations made by former police chief Paul Prine.

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Bill ending capital gains tax on gold, precious metals heads to Ivey's desk for signature

A bill to end the capital gains tax on gold, silver, and precious metals passed the Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday and is now heading to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk for her signature.

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Federal judge allows suit challenging AG Marshall's claim to prosecute those aiding in out-of-state abortions to continue

A federal judge recently ruled against Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in his motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the state’s ability to prosecute those who assist in facilitating out-of-state abortions.

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'Gambling interests aren’t getting their way': Shelnutt defiant as pro-gambling House members target Alabama farmers

The Alabama Senate was brought to a virtual standstill on Tuesday after two House members declined to advance an Alabama Farm Center bill out of conference committee.

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Senate committee to vote on ethics legislation Wednesday

On Tuesday, members of the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on legislation that would change some of the state's ethics laws.

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House, Senate send $3.4 billion General Fund budget to Gov. Ivey

The House and Senate sent a $3.4 billion General Fund budget on Tuesday to Gov. Kay Ivey for fiscal year 2025.

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House members block Alabama Farm Center legislation in possible retribution for gambling constitutional amendment failing in Senate last week

Legislation creating a corporation governing the Alabama Farm Center project in Jefferson County stalled on Tuesday after it didn’t receive enough support from House members on a conference committee. 

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Andalusia man found guilty in murder of pregnant soldier in Germany 23 years ago

Shannon Wilkerson of Andalusia was found guilty of 2nd degree murder of a pregnant soldier in Germany in 2001. He will be sentenced Aug. 8.

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Baldwin County Commission honors the late Gayland Gillikin, Sr. for dedication to fishing industry

The Baldwin County Commission honored a well-known Bay Minette man for his lifelong dedication to promoting the fishing industry along the Mobile-Tensaw Delta.

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Ivey signs bill eliminating annual corporate reporting requirement into law

Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation reducing government red tape for Alabama small businesses on Tuesday.

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Gambling bill not a 'clean' lottery, says former Supreme Court justice

Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Glenn Murdock pushed back on the notion of the lottery bill being "clean."

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Baldwin County ‘vision plan’ to enhance quality of life with connected bicycle, pedestrian trails

The Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization approved a plan for bike and pedestrian corridors.

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Ivey signs anti-squatting bill into law — 'The best dwelling for an illegal squatter is a jail cell'

On Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law the newly passed legislation bolstering the ability of property owners and law enforcement to deal with squatters, individuals who illegally occupy the homes of others.

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Alabama’s federal delegation commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day by doubling down on support for Israel

Members of Alabama’s federal delegation took to social media on Monday to acknowledge Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day and to once again voice their support for Israel in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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'Super liberal' attacker of former Republican HD27 candidate pleads guilty

The self-identified “super-liberal” woman who was arrested for attacking a Republican political candidate in March pleaded guilty Monday to misdemeanor harassment.

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U.S. Rep. Strong instrumental in Jackson County returning to Huntsville TV market

Jackson County will soon return to the Huntsville TV market thanks in part to the efforts of U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia).

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Alabama Supreme Court to hear wrongful death case of Mobile teen killed in crash

Thomas Randall Sawyer, Jr. was only 16 years old when he was killed in a car crash on March 31, 2018. Now, his death is at the center of a wrongful death lawsuit that has made its way to the Supreme Court of Alabama.

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Left-wing groups ask federal court to block new anti-ballot harvesting law for 2024 general election

A coalition of left-wing groups last week filed a motion requesting a federal court block a new anti-ballot harvesting law recently passed by the Alabama Legislature and signed by Gov. Kay Ivey. 

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Workarounds, First Amendment issues threaten efficacy of enabling bill's ban on gambling interests political contributions

Last week, a conference committee made a breakthrough on a proposed comprehensive gambling package.

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