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Senate passes state income tax exemption for active duty National Guard, reserve pay

The Alabama Senate passed legislation on Tuesday that provides a state income tax exemption for active duty pay for National Guard and Reservists.

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Bill consolidating 25 licensing boards advances in Senate

An amended bill consolidating the administration of 25 licensing boards into an office inside the Department of Labor passed the Senate County and Municipal Government committee on Tuesday afternoon.

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Sparks fly at Hoover City Council meeting over long-anticipated Stadium Trace Village Phase 2

"Contentious," "shocking," "confusing." Those were some descriptions given to Monday night's Hoover City Council meeting by the media after Hoover City Council president John Lyda ambushed developer Broad Metro president William Kadish by revealing he was a convicted felon.

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State Auditor Andrew Sorrell: Biden’s sacrilege of Easter may hurt him with Alabama’s black churchgoers

A PAC of State Auditor Andrew Sorrell texted 102,654 Alabama African-American voters Monday who always or almost always vote. The message was about President Biden's proclaiming Easter Sunday as "Transgender Visibility Day."

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Alabama-to-Texas relief brings 21 truckloads of hay to fire-ravaged farmers

Alabama cattlemen and truckers have sent 21 truckloads of hay to Texas after wildfires destroyed cattle and hayfields.

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April is Autism Awareness Month in April: Why it’s important

The month of April is Autism Awareness Month, and April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation recognizing the cause statewide.

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Mobile-based Center for Reproductive Medicine IVF clinic resumes practice

On Monday, the Mobile-based Center for Reproductive Medicine resumed operations after a more-than-a-month pause in the wake of an Alabama Supreme Court decision granting IVF embryos protection under Alabama's Wrongful Death of a Minor Act.

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Bahama Bob’s misses Spring Break crowd; Plans underway to open soon

It wasn’t meant to be for Bahama Bob’s Beach Side Café in Gulf Shores to reopen in time for Spring Break.

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Real Estate Appraisers Board’s ‘unconstitutional’ racial quota requirement not enforced by Ivey, attorney says

Attorneys for Gov. Kay Ivey responded to a lawsuit filed by the Pacific Legal Foundation in February in federal court over a state law requiring two members of the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board (AREAB) to be racial minorities. 

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Gambling legislation uncertain in the House as lawmakers return from Spring Break

The Alabama Legislature will gavel in this week after its last week-long break, and negotiations on the much-debated gambling legislation will pick up in the coming weeks.

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Debate Night: Dobson, Brewbaker spar in runoff debate covering immigration, LGBTQ agenda, inflation and industry

The two candidates in the Republican runoff for Alabama's second congressional district debated at Government Plaza in Mobile on Monday.

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State commission revokes Dothan charter school’s contract

Members of the Alabama Public Charter School Commission revoked the charter of the Barnabas School for Leadership in Dothan on Monday.

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Beachgoers more aware of surroundings following Gulf Shores Spring Break shooting

While Gulf Shores is known for being a “family-friendly” beach destination for Spring Break, two Spring Break shootings, two years in a row, have some people noticing things aren’t how they used to be.

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Moore, U.S. House colleagues call out Biden admin for abstaining from vote calling for Israeli ceasefire as Americans still held hostage

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) signed a letter led by U.S. Rep Andy Bigs (R-Texas) condemning the United States' recent abstention on a vote that called for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza.

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'Laughing in the face of God' — ALGOP demands apology from Biden White House for transgender day of visibility proclamation

The Alabama Republican Party is demanding an apology from President Joe Biden after he proclaimed on Friday that the official "transgender day of visibility" would fall on March 31, Easter Sunday.

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Interest rates, supply still impacting Alabama’s real estate market

Spring is typically primetime for homebuyers, but even with plenty of homes for sale, Alabama is experiencing one of the slowest markets since the 1990s with little hope of improvement in the near future.

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Protesters in Decatur mark six months since police shooting of Steve Perkins

The Decatur community and family of Steve Perkins marked the six-month anniversary of the officer-involved shooting that led to the death of Steve Perkins with a protest in Decatur.

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State Rep. Rafferty to CNN: Alabama public school gender identity, sexual orientation restrictions prohibit classroom discussion of George and Martha Washington

Legislative efforts to expand on sexual orientation and gender identity instruction in K-12 public school classrooms continue to draw the ire of Democrats mourning the death of "inclusive discussions."

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Alabama Snake Guide: Identifying venomous snakes and what to do if you see them

While many snakes in Alabama are harmless, there are venomous snakes and it’s important to know that while you may think you can identify venomous snakes by their color, eye shape and head shape, there are always anomalies that could trick even seasoned snake handlers.

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Mobile's Playhouse in the Park running Helen Keller’s ‘The Miracle Worker' April 5-14

Helen Keller's play 'The Miracle Worker" at the Mobile ‘Playhouse in the Park’ on April 5-14. Witness a miracle.

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Founder of Protect Young Eyes Chris McKenna helps draft bill to filter graphic content on smartphones — 'Default protection, that should be automatic'

McKenna has been working with states, including Alabama, to draft legislation that would require phones, tablets and other technologies to come standard with content filters for kids enabled as the default.

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Ivey delivers Easter message of 'hope and redemption' — 'Let us rejoice in the victory of His resurrection'

Ahead of Easter Sunday, Gov. Kay Ivey delivered a message of "hope and redemption" to Alabamians.

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40th anniversary of ‘Footloose’ at Shoals Community Theatre April 18-21

The 40th anniversary of the movie Footloose will be celebrated with performances of "Footloose The Musical" at the Shoals Community Theatre in Florence, Alabama April 18-21.

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Alabama lawmakers blast Biden for proclamation making 'transgender day of visibility' fall on Easter Sunday

Alabama’s politicos came out swinging after President Joe Biden proclaimed on Friday that the official “transgender day of visibility” would fall on March 31, Easter Sunday.

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REO Speedwagon at Montgomery’s MPAC April 2

It’s a return to the 1970s and 1980s on Tuesday, April 2, when rock group REO Speedwagon comes to Montgomery.

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U.S. Rep. Strong co-sponsors 'STOP Enemies Act' to amend UCMJ after Chinese soldier received training by former U.S. Special Operators

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) co-sponsored H.R. 7767, the "STOP Enemies Act," along with U.S. Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas) and other members of Congress to amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

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Gulf Shores Police say man who tried to get into vehicles after shooting may not be the shooter

Gulf Shores Police have identified a person arrested in connection to the March 27 shooting near Surf Style, at the intersection of Highway 59 and Beach Boulevard. However, they now say that person is one of several suspects and has not been charged with the shooting.

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