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House, Senate conference committee on gambling to hold public meeting next week

A conference committee formed to negotiate a gambling legislative package between the House and Senate will begin meeting next week.

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Senate vote on licensing board consolidation bill delayed

On Thursday, the Senate delayed a vote on legislation that would consolidate 25 licensing boards into a new office within a state agency.

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Tuberville 'disgusted' with Republicans for failing to force closing of southern border — 'It is going to be devastating to these next few generations'

Even with President Donald Trump back in the White House, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said Thursday on “I’m Right” with Jesse Kelley that the damage is already done, referring to the millions of illegals now residing in the U.S. as the “most devastating thing” to happen in his lifetime.

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Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert resigns

On Thursday, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed officially accepted Police Chief Darryl Albert's resignation more than a week after he was placed on administrative leave for unspecified reasons.

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Marijuana experts slam companies suing AMCC for delaying medical cannabis program — 'The system is being hijacked'

The six marijuana experts spoke at the “Rollin' Out Medical Cannabis” forum to commemorate the school’s new cannabis studies curriculum.

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Mercedes-Benz workers in Vance to vote on UAW membership in May

Mercedes-Benz workers in Vance will vote in May on whether to join the United Auto Workers, according to Reuters.

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House committee advances bill allowing school board to hire chaplains — 'This is about emotional support'

The House Education Policy Committee approved legislation on Wednesday that would allow public schools to employ or accept volunteer chaplains upon approval from a board of education or charter school governing body.  

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South Baldwin Regional denied freestanding ER in Loxley after competition contested Certificate of Need

Loxley Mayor Richard Teal said he is disappointed after the Certificate of Need (CON) Review Board denied South Baldwin Regional Medical Center’s plans for a freestanding emergency department in the city. However, he said the fight for the people is not over.

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Beach Express toll bridge to Orange Beach to be sold to ALDOT for $60M

The Baldwin County Bridge Company's toll bridge that takes drivers into Orange Beach, is set to be sold to the Alabama Department of Transportation.

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Annual 7% property tax assessment increase cap legislation approved by Senate committee

On Wednesday, Senate General Fund Budget Committee members approved legislation capping the increase in property values on annual reappraisals at 7%.

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Tuskegee Airmen legacy to continue through new advanced flight training program

Republic Airways Holdings and the Leadership in Flight Training Academy are developing a new, advanced flight training program, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday. The program will be made available to all students this fall.

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Ivey signs 'Sound of Freedom Act' into law, giving mandatory life sentences for trafficking minors

Gov. Kay Ivey signed “The Sound of Freedom Act” into law on Wednesday, which establishes a minimum punishment of life imprisonment for human trafficking of a minor in Alabama.

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Athens-Limestone County Library Board meeting descends into chaos over book policy

What started out as a normal meeting of the Athens-Limestone County Library Board quickly turned into a chaotic back-and-forth argument between opposing viewpoints on library policy.

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Bill requiring public disclosure of law enforcement body cam footage fails to advance in Senate

Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee voted down legislation on Wednesday requiring law enforcement to release body camera footage within 30 days of a request by a member of the public.

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Britt, Aderholt, Palmer, Tuberville decry U.S. Senate's rejection of Mayorkas impeachment — 'It’ll be a lasting disservice to our Republic'

On Wednesday, the effort to impeach U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for failing to secure the southern border was rejected in the Senate after the House voted to move ahead with the legal proceedings.

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

The Irondale man accused of placing a bomb in front of the Alabama Attorney General’s office pleaded not guilty Wednesday to two felony counts of malicious damage by explosives and one count of possession of an unregistered destructive device.

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House committee advances repeal of Birmingham Southern-inspired loan program

The House Ways and Means Education Committee approved legislation on Wednesday to repeal the 2023 law creating a loan program for universities in financial straits after its designed recipient, Birmingham-Southern College (BSC), permanently shut down.

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House committee delays vote on Laken Riley Act for the second week in a row

The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee voted Wednesday to once again delay voting on legislation that would bolster local law enforcement’s ability to work with federal agencies to enforce immigration laws.

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Certificate of Need: Proposed South Baldwin Regional freestanding ER contested by competition medical facilities

The case was contested in June 2023 and still has not been resolved. Meanwhile, people in the rural areas surrounding Loxley have few health care options.

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House, Senate committees approve change to allow Biden on ballot in Alabama in November

Legislation that would allow President Joe Biden to appear on Alabama ballots in the November general election as the Democrat candidate for President was approved by House and Senate committees on Wednesday.

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Katie Britt endorses Caroleene Dobson in congressional bid — 'It’s time to send Caroleene to Congress'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) announced her endorsement of Caroleene Dobson after Dobson’s victorious bid in the GOP runoff for Alabama’s Second Congressional District.

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House, Senate head to conference committee for negotiations on gambling bills

Members of the Senate voted to join the House in a conference committee to try to find a compromise between differing versions of gambling legislation passed by both chambers. 

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House delays voting on controversial internet sales tax increase while approving tax holiday companion bill

The House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to approve one of a pair of tax-related bills while delaying voting on legislation to raise the state’s internet sales tax.

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Mother of paralyzed Montgomery shooting victim calls out city council — 'Crime has overridden Montgomery, Alabama'

A massive group of residents descended on the Montgomery city council to rail against rising crime rates after an innocent bystander left paralyzed in Friday shooting.

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Senate approves bill clawing back incentives from companies who voluntarily recognize unionization

Legislation clawing back incentives from companies who voluntarily recognize their employees’ union passed the Senate by a 23-5 margin on Tuesday.

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Tuberville questions Air Force Sec. Kendall on why MH-139 helicopter buy cut in half

On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) questioned Air Force officials about their budget requests for the upcoming defense bill, in particular, why the number of MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters had been cut in half.

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Senate passes bill establishing new corporation to govern Alabama Farm Center property in Jefferson County

The Senate passed legislation on Tuesday by a 26-0 margin creating the Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation to manage a proposed Alabama Farm Center in Jefferson County.

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