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Kay Ivey HB342 Signing Alabama News
Wrong bill signed into law likely unenforceable, may be challenged in court, expert says

In a bizarre turn of events, a law that was never approved by the legislature is slated to become law in September.

Legislature Alabama News
ALDOT 'more than likely' to borrow money on future gas tax money to fund controversial $1 billion West Alabama Corridor project

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) said on Wednesday it will likely borrow money against the future revenue of Alabama’s gas tax revenue to fund the highly controversial West Alabama Corridor.

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon Alabama News
Kennon vows to counter woke cancel culture as Orange Beach mayor — 'You won't ever see CRT, nor will you see transsexual bathrooms'

Last week, Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon pledged his support for country singer Jason Aldean, embroiled in controversy for his "Try That In A Small Town" hit single.

Bruce Pearl at Auburn Alabama News
Bruce Pearl blasts Biden for suspending most Iran sanctions in bid to rekindle Iran nuclear deal — 'Another Foreign Policy Disaster!'

On Wednesday, Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl took to social media to blast President Joe Biden's handling of Iran.

Ledbetter Alabama News
Pelosi is 'the last person we need to be listening to in Alabama' — Speaker Ledbetter reacts to criticism of Alabama congressional map

While on CNN’s State of the Union, Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) blasted Alabama’s new congressional map, calling it “completely, totally ridiculous.”

Fentanyl, drugs Alabama News
Jefferson County on track to exceed 2022 drug overdose deaths

Jefferson County Coroner Bill Yates said drug deaths continue to climb year over year despite numerous efforts to curb the opioid crisis.

Donald Trump Alabama News
ALGOP Trump event in Montgomery nearly sold out

The Alabama GOP chairman said an event featuring Donald Trump in Montgomery has gotten a positive response based on ticket sales.

Mayorkas Moore Alabama News
Moore calls for impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas over border crisis — ‘Secretary Mayorkas has failed to faithfully execute the law’

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) called for the impeachment of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday as the House Judiciary Committee geared up to grill the bureaucrat over his handling of the southern border.

Alabama map Alabama News
Federal judges block Alabama Democratic Conference from intervening in redistricting case

Three federal judges denied a late intervention by the Alabama Democratic Conference in the redistricting lawsuit against Alabama’s congressional map on Tuesday.

Redistricting1 Alabama News
Jeff Poor talks the behind the scenes thinking regarding the congressional redistricting map on FM 92.5 'The Dale Jackson Show'

Listen to 1819 News Editor-in-Chief Jeff Poor on "The Dale Jackson Show" as they discuss the possibility that a special master will be appointed to draw Alabama's congressional districts.

Collage of Ron DeSantis, Andrew Sorrell, Donald Trump Alabama News
Bryan Dawson: Courage is the great need of the hour

We are seeing that genuineness, authenticity and courage are rewarded by the people in a way I don’t think we have ever seen before.

Mobile skyline Alabama News
Mobile annexation one week in: What to expect

The City of Mobile is still in the process of completing annexation, and city leaders are working to inform new residents of what to expect.

Hospital DOCTOR BED Alabama News
Birmingham City Council approves funding for hospital program to prevent retaliation following violent crime

Birmingham City Council approved an agreement with the Jefferson County Board of Health to fund the implementation of a hospital-linked violence intervention program, which is supposed to help reduce acts of retaliation from victims of violent crimes and their loved ones.

US Senate Tuberville Tommy Alabama News
Tuberville files name, image, likeness legislation for college sports

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) filed legislation regulating the name, image, likeness (NIL) college sports on Tuesday.

Paul Finebaum Alabama News
Finebaum: Alabama redistricting like ‘George Wallace in the schoolhouse door’

The special session of the Alabama Legislature on redistricting was a lot like former Gov. George Wallace’s “Stand in the Schoolhouse Door” in 1963 to stop the integration of the University of Alabama, according to the SEC Network’s Paul Finebaum.

school piggy bank Alabama News
What could education savings accounts look like with Ivey's pledge to make school choice a priority in 2024?

According to Gov. Kay Ivey, school choice in Alabama in the form of education savings accounts is in the works for the 2024 legislative session, but details of what that will look like are scant.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
AG Marshall leads brief supporting Tennessee, Kentucky bans on so-called gender-affirming care for minors

While Alabama is currently fighting to defend its law banning hormonal and surgical treatment on minors, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading briefs supporting states fighting similar battles in court.

Josh Woods Alabama News
Josh Woods wins Mobile City Council District 6 seat in special election

Unofficial election results are in for the Mobile City Council District 6 special election on Tuesday with Josh Woods earning the majority of the votes.

Photo from Earl Johnsons Facebook page Alabama News
Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson: Ramifications of congressional district plan still unclear as most of Covington County faces potential move to District 1

Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson told 1819 News on Monday that the ramifications for his city are not yet evident in response to the state’s new congressional district map, which moved the majority of Covington County away from its traditional place in District 2 to District 1.

Ladd Peebles Stadium Mobile Alabama News
Mobile County School Board approves purchase of Ladd-Peebles Stadium

The Mobile County School Board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the city of Mobile and a sales agreement concerning the purchase of Ladd-Peebles Stadium.

Alabama farmland Alabama News
Tuberville, Ag Commissioner Pate to hold 2023 Farm Bill discussion public hearings throughout Alabama

In anticipation of the 2023 Farm Bill, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) will hold public hearings and discussions for citizens to voice their concerns.

Ernie Yarbrough Alabama News
State Rep. Yarbrough applauds Ivey for prioritizing school choice next legislative session — 'It’ll be very interesting to see what is put forward'

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough said he was happy to hear Gov. Kay Ivey make school choice a priority for the next regular session.

Barry Moore Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Moore on new redistricting map: ‘It didn’t bother me’

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) was “relieved” when he saw the new congressional map passed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Legislature last week.

Tuberville Alabama News
Joey Clark: Name-calling won’t cut through Tommy Tuberville’s unprecedented thick skin

In the midst of all the sound and fury of post-persuasion America, he with the thickest skin usually wins — and on this issue Sen. Tuberville seems to have the thickest of them all.  

West Alabama Corridor Alabama News
Ainsworth blasts Ivey's $1 billion West Alabama Corridor as chronic traffic jams plague I-65 — 'It's time for new leadership at ALDOT'

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth took to Twitter on Saturday to share a complaint about traffic on I-65 and call for new leadership in the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).

Marty Decole Cole Wagner Alabama News
ALSDE government relations employee, former Ainsworth aide charged with child sex abuse

A former Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) employee and former aid to Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth is facing charges of sexual abuse of a child under 12.

BALDWIN COUNTY BRIDGE COMPANY Alabama News
ALDOT director Cooper claims BCBC acted in 'bad faith;' Says preliminary injunction costing millions

The Supreme Court of Alabama is reviewing a brief filed in the case of Alabama Department of Transportation director John Cooper, in which he claims a lower court's decision issuing an injunction halting the building of a bridge in Baldwin County was not legal.

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