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New Alabama Victim Notification System website unveiled

State officials and crime victim advocates unveiled a new Alabama Victim Notification System website on Wednesday.

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House committee advances bill prohibiting teaching sexual orientation, gender identity in public K-12 schools; Votes down Space Camp amendment

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.

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Reactions from University of Alabama, Auburn University suggest compliance with 'divisive concepts' ban

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.

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'Good versus evil': Baldwin County man boycotts Planet Fitness over 'agenda-driven' transgender policy

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.

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Workforce development bills aimed at increasing Alabama’s low labor force participation filed

Alabama officials announced a new package of bills on workforce development on Thursday.

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CNN attempts to use abortion, IVF to boost HD10 Democrat Marilyn Lands in special election

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.

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Ivey signs into law ban on taxpayer-funded DEI departments

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.

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'A big relief': Tuberville claims victory, says Alabama’s catfish industry safe from Biden administration proposal

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.

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Senate narrowly avoids blowout in loss to House in Battle of Goat Hill softball game

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.

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House Judiciary Committee advances legislation requiring parental consent for vaccinations

The House Judiciary Committee passed legislation on Tuesday that would require parental consent for minors to receive vaccinations.

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State Sen. Orr files bill to allow ALFA to sell health plans

Legislation was filed on Tuesday that would allow the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) to begin offering health plans to their members.

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Britt slams Biden, Schumer for undermining Israel during Mark Levin appearance — 'It's totally unacceptable for America to turn its back on its ally'

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.

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Living History Days at Alabama sites: YOU ARE THERE

Spring 2024 is blooming with historical reenactments and in-person history lessons at four Alabama sites.

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12 Alabamians elected, appointed to Board of National Federation of Republican Women

Alabama will be well represented on the National Federation of Republican Women's (NFRW) Board of Directors in 2024-2025.

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ADEM bailing out Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board to the tune of $5.8 million after years of mismanagement and neglect

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.

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Tuberville hopes federal ruling allowing illegal immigrants to own guns will be overturned — 'We need to keep Americans safe'

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.

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House Health Committee advances anti-masking legislation

The House Health Committee advanced a bill on Wednesday to prohibit any governmental entities and the State Health Officer from imposing mask mandates.

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Two bills changing State Committee of Public Health, State Health Officer appointments advance in Senate

Two bills changing how the State Health Officer is appointed passed the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday afternoon.

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Ivey signs ballot harvesting ban into law: ‘There will be no funny business in Alabama elections’

Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation banning ballot harvesting into law on Wednesday. 

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Mobile’s Three Mile Creek Greenway: Trail of the Month, 6,500 new tree seedlings

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.

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Gannett drops AP, cutting newswire for Montgomery Advertiser, Tuscaloosa News, Gadsden Times

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.

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Katie Britt gives D.C. update at Huntsville Davidson Center — 'A lot of people think that I fight with a little too much passion'

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.

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Former child nutrition worker, Elmore County BOE member seek answers on misused funds by child nutrition director

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).

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Right-to-work incentives bill filed in response to Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz workers’ unionization push in Montgomery, Vance plants

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.

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Legislature sends ballot harvesting, DEI prohibitions to Ivey's desk

Tuesday was a banner day for conservative priorities at the Alabama State House.

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Check your local ballot: 39 counties have no runoff April 16

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.

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The Battle of Goat Hill: House vs. Senate Charity Softball game with special guests Riley Green, Brodie Croyle

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.

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