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IVF debate likely not over, despite Alabama Legislature's rush for a fix to reopen clinics

Even though both houses of the Alabama Legislature passed bills to grant immunity to IVF clinics, lawmakers are likely not done with addressing the issue that has grabbed national attention in recent weeks.

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Bill requiring mandatory election audits filed in Alabama House

A bill requiring county probate judges to conduct mandatory ballot audits after every county and statewide election has been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives.

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Senators plan for gambling vote next week

The Senate could vote on gambling legislation next week after the House passed a comprehensive package a few weeks ago.

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State Sen. Stutts on IVF ruling: 'I think the Supreme Court rightly decided the issue'

During Thursday's broadcast of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) discussed the State Senate's efforts to correct a potential vulnerability to Alabama's laws and constitution that threatens the practice of in-vitro fertilization after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling last month.

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U.S. Sen. Katie Britt to deliver response to Biden’s SOTU speech next week

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) and outgoing Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) will deliver the Republican Address to the Nation following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address next Thursday.

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Illinois animal rights activist arrested for threats against State Sen. Jack Williams

An Illinois man was arrested last week stemming from death threats against State Sen. Jack Williams (R-Wilmer).

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Largest theater network brings 75th annual conference to Mobile

The Southeastern Theatre Conference holds its signature 75th annual meeting in Mobile March 13-17.

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Bill Lewis appointed to Alabama Court of Civil Appeals

Governor Kay Ivey appointed Bill Lewis to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals on Wednesday.  

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Alabama House passes IVF immunity bill after lengthy debate

The Alabama House of Representatives passed on Thursday to grant immunity to IVF clinics after a recent Alabama Supreme Court decision that has grabbed national attention this past week.

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WATCH: New details, video evidence released in AG explosive device investigation

New photo and video evidence was released on Wednesday in the ongoing investigation related to an explosive device that was detonated outside of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in Montgomery on Saturday.

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House Ethics Committee holds hearing on controversial new ethics bill: 'It is never the wrong time to do the right thing'

The Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee held a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss a change in Alabama's ethics laws proposed by State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne).

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House Health Committee chair Rep. Lee shuts out opposition to IVF bill, cancels public hearing while letting supporters speak

The Alabama House of Representatives' Health Committee passed a bill on Wednesday to correct the recent IVF ruling handed down by the Alabama Supreme Court.

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Senate committee holds public hearing on House gambling bills but doesn’t vote

A public hearing in the Senate Tourism Committee was held on the House’s gambling package on Wednesday.

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ALFA endorsements hit mailboxes, website a week before March 5 primary

ALFA has endorsed candidates in Alabama's Republican primary March 5.

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Fire destroys beloved Old Country Store at Tannehill State Park

A fire Feb. 28 destroyed the general store at Tannehill State Park near McCalla, Alabama.

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Bill inspired by Carlee Russell hoax passes House of Representatives

A bill inspired by the faked kidnapping of Carlee Russell passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday.

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Tuberville: 'No one is going to ban IVF'; Says Alabama Legislature will get controversy resolved 'very, very quickly'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Wednesday stressed that the in-vitro fertilization (IVF) controversy in Alabama would be remedied "very, very quickly" because "no one" wants the procedure banned.

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House Committee passes amended bill to reform Alabama Archives appointment process

The House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee amended and passed legislation by State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) to change the appointment and removal process for members of the Alabama Department of Archives and History.

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Birmingham-Southern College loan bill advances in Senate

A bill that would make another attempt at getting a $30 million loan to Birmingham-Southern College passed the Senate Education Budget Committee on Wednesday.

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IVF bills giving clinics some civil, criminal immunity filed in House, Senate

State legislators filed multiple bills on Tuesday in response to an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that an embryo created through in-vitro fertilization (IVF) is a child protected by Alabama's wrongful death act and the Alabama Constitution.

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ALEA, FBI, Alabama AG ask for public's help in investigation of explosive device detonated in Montgomery

State and federal law enforcement is asking for the public’s help after an explosive device was detonated outside of the Alabama Attorney General's Office in Montgomery over the weekend.

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Negotiations over gambling legislation continue in Senate

Negotiations over the future of gambling legislation in the Alabama Senate continued on Tuesday.

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U.S. Health Sec. Xavier Becerra discusses IVF decision in Birmingham: 'I think it’s become pretty clear that this isn’t just about abortion'

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra appeared in Birmingham on Tuesday to join a group of mothers, doctors and health care activists to address the future of IVF in the state in the wake of the controversial recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling.

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House Republicans pass school choice bill despite Democrat opposition — 'Alabama took another important step forward'

On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed HB129, the CHOOSE Act, otherwise known as the school choice bill.

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‘Pink Floyd’ tribute in Mobile March 2, Oxford March 3: ‘Floyd Nation’

On Saturday, Pink Floyd tribute band "Floyd Nation" performs the Saenger Theater in downtown Mobile. They perform again on Sunday at the Oxford Performing Arts Center.

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Majority of workers at Vance’s Mercedes-Benz plant sign up to join UAW

A majority of workers at Mercedes-Benz’s largest plant in the United States in Vance have signed union cards in support of joining the UAW, the union announced on Tuesday.

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Ivey shoves all-in on gambling bills: ‘I won’t sign just any bill’

Gov. Kay Ivey expressed support for comprehensive gambling legislation passed by the House two weeks ago and said she “wouldn’t sign just any bill” into law on Tuesday.

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