The House Education Policy Committee voted on Wednesday to advance a bill that would prohibit instruction of gender identity or sexual orientation in public K-12 schools while voting down an amendment that relates to the recent Space Camp controversy.
In the early stages of discussions about the so-called "divisive concepts" legislation, the question was raised as to whether or not the University of Alabama System and Auburn University could be compelled by an act of the Alabama Legislature to adhere to such a ban given both schools have specific language regarding their governance in the Alabama Constitution.
There is a nationwide call to boycott Planet Fitness after members became aware of a policy allowing men in women’s bathrooms. With stock and memberships dropping from the gym, one Alabama man believes the policy is part of a much bigger and ugly picture.
Alabama officials announced a new package of bills on workforce development on Thursday.
On Wednesday, CNN ran a segment in which the network openly tried to make the special election in House District 10 between Democrat Marilyn Lands and Republican Teddy Powell a referendum on abortion.
Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law on Wednesday a ban on taxpayer resources from funding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) offices and training in Alabama public universities, schools, and agencies.
The Alabama House of Representatives handily defeated the Alabama Senate in the annual softball match on Wednesday night, gaining the body bragging right for a whole year while raising money for a well-loved Alabama establishment.
The House Judiciary Committee passed legislation on Tuesday that would require parental consent for minors to receive vaccinations.
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is claiming success after sending a letter to stop the Biden administration from making a decision that could have put Alabama catfish farmers out of business.
Legislation was filed on Tuesday that would allow the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) to begin offering health plans to their members.
Biden recently praised a speech Schumer gave last Thursday when he blamed Netanyahu for being a hindrance to peace in the ongoing war against the terrorist group Hamas. Biden has since tried to persuade Netanyahu against moving ground forces into Rafah despite Israel’s claims of its strategic importance for wiping out Hamas.
Spring 2024 is blooming with historical reenactments and in-person history lessons at four Alabama sites.
Alabama will be well represented on the National Federation of Republican Women's (NFRW) Board of Directors in 2024-2025.
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) is providing the for repairs to water tanks and sewers, upgrades, design for future infrastructure and financial audits that are well overdue.
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville told 1819 News Wednesday that he believes a recent ruling by a federal judge that allows illegal immigrants to own guns in America could be overturned.
The House Health Committee advanced a bill on Wednesday to prohibit any governmental entities and the State Health Officer from imposing mask mandates.
Two bills changing how the State Health Officer is appointed passed the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday afternoon.
Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation banning ballot harvesting into law on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Tuesday was a banner day for conservative priorities at the Alabama State House.
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.
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.
Orange Beach Police arrested a man late Monday after he was caught continuously ramming a $19,500 sign on Foley Beach Express.