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Kay Ivey addressing economic developers 2 Alabama News
Ivey praises SCOTUS decision in favor of Christian postal worker: 'Government should never interfere with citizens' desire to worship'

Gov. Kay Ivey applauds the recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in favor of a postal worker who was fired for refusing to work on Sunday.

Montgomery, AL / USA - August 27, 2020: Alabama State Trooper patrol car Alabama News
One suspect dead after chase, exchange of gunfire with ALEA State Trooper

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said a trooper tried to pull over a 2018 Dodge Ram 3500 truck on Interstate 65 around 2:26 p.m.

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Justin Bogie suggests goals for the next legislative session on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "Midday Mobile" with Sean Sullivan as they discuss suggested tax reductions to be passed in future legislative sessions.

Terri Sewell Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Sewell blasts 'shameful' SCOTUS affirmative action decision — 'The Court has chosen to ignore our history'

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) is the first in Alabama’s federal delegation to speak on the recent decision from the Supreme Court of the United States against affirmative action.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
Marshall on affirmative action ruling: 'Ivy League appeals to diversity do not justify discriminating against prospective students based on the color of their skin'

Attorney General Steve Marshall praised SCOTUS’s Thursday ruling against affirmative action in college admissions.

Pride Month Alabama News
Parker Snider: This year’s Pride Month shows Christians have a decision to make

Most Alabamian Christians exhibit one of two reactions to the LGBTQ movement. The first is outrage. The second is indifference.

Jefferson Domestic Relation Court Alabama News
Three defendants in federal racketeering scheme investigation seek to be removed from lawsuit

Three of the 47 defendants in a federal lawsuit alleging a widespread and sophisticated racketeering scheme in Jefferson County are asking to be removed from the case.

Fred Plump Alabama News
Guilty plea accepted, sentencing date set for former Dem State Rep. Plump for corruption charges pertaining to kickback scheme

Former State Rep. Fred Plump, Jr. (D-Fairfield) pleaded guilty in May to conspiracy and obstruction of justice after the U.S. Department of Justice accused him of conspiring with others to siphon money from a public works fund in Jefferson County, which it said involved the submission of false and fraudulent information to county officials.

LINDA DOYLE Alabama News
Conviction affirmed in case of Foley woman who stabbed her own private parts to claim self defense in murder of husband

The Alabama Attorney General’s Office announced the murder conviction of a Foley woman will be upheld after the case was appealed.

Supreme Court 2 Alabama News
SCOTUS rules against affirmative action — ACLL's Clark: DEI programs at universities 'in trouble'

Alabama Center for Law and Liberty president Matt Clark told 1819 News on Thursday morning that he thinks diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public universities could face legal challenges after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action in college admissions. 

John Wahl, Tuberville Alabama News
ALGOP chairman John Wahl: Senator Tuberville’s one-man stand

As most of us are going about our daily lives, one man is single-handedly defending a long-standing principle on the Senate floor on behalf of taxpaying citizens. I’m talking about Senator Tommy Tuberville’s position that Americans should not be forced to pay for abortions with their tax dollars. 

Dothan Library Alabama News
'The queer, fat girl rom-com of my dreams': Dothan libraries offer LGBTQ books for children, teens

Dozens of books containing LGBTQ content in one form or another are available, with many catering to teenagers, young adults, and children.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville eyes overregulation in South Alabama; Explains why he didn't vote for broadband bill —'It should’ve been more'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) visited with Baldwin County leaders Wednesday to talk shop and to share ideas.

Alabama Power Alabama News
Report: Alabama Power executives hire private investigator to spy on parent company CEO

A private investigator was hired to spy on Tom Fanning, Southern Company CEO, in 2017 allegedly at the request of Alabama Power executives, according to a recent report in the Wall Street Journal.

Jerry Carl Alabama News
'Shame on them' — U.S. Rep Carl blasts the 'Biden Crime Family' for 'illegally profiting off Joe Biden’s political power' following House Oversight reveal

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) responded on Wednesday to new information from the House GOP Oversight Committee, which revealed a potential connection between Hunter Biden and an energy company associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Nick Saban, Hugh Freeze Alabama News
Alabama's Saban rated the best coach in college football; Auburn's Freeze makes top 10

The state of Alabama has two of the best head college football coaches in the nation, according to the Coach Rating Index.

Sewer Company Alabama News
Gulf Shores illegal sludge pond causing stink among residents who say no to sewer company expansion

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission meeting was packed Tuesday as the Commission discussed a Conditional Use Plan (CUP) proposed by the existing sewer company. Representatives for the sewer company were able to speak their case, but in the end, the Planning Commission resisted an expansion at the facility.

Doug Jones, David Silverstein, Terri Sewell Alabama News
Former Senator Doug Jones, Terri Sewell donor David Silverstein enters Jefferson County Commission special election

David Silverstein is a real estate developer in the Birmingham area. He declared his candidacy for the District 5 special election on Monday night.

Biden speech Alabama News
President admonishes Tuberville in Bidenomics speech over broadband funding

Wednesday in Chicago, President Joe Biden took a shot at U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for boasting about $1.4 billion in federal funding for Alabama to expand broadband internet access.

U S Rep Jerry Carl Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Carl blasts 'Bidenomics,' receives praise from former President Donald Trump

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) appeared on Fox Business to trash the spending of President Joe Biden, which received the praise of former President Donald Trump.

Upshaw Alabama News
Former Barbour County Sheriff pleads guilty to ethics charge

Former Barbour County Sheriff Leroy Upshaw pleaded guilty to a felony ethics charge on Tuesday. 

UAB HOSPITAL Alabama News
Justin Bogie talks Certificate of Need laws on News Talk 93.1 'News & Views'

Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "News & Views" with Joey Clark as they discuss Certificate of Need laws and how those laws in Alabama many times drive up health care costs by preventing competition.

Ladd Peebles Stadium Mobile Alabama News
Mobile City Council approves lease agreement for Ladd-Peebles Stadium; Measure now goes to Mobile County BOE

The city of Mobile approved a 99-year lease agreement with the Mobile County Board of Education Tuesday. The lease price will be $1 for the entire term. However, the deal is not set in stone until the BOE approves the agreement.

Sewell and others Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Sewell claims to be 'excited' about Alabama redrawing maps — Says it will have ‘profound implications’ for country, Hakeem Jeffries as House Speaker

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) said she was “excited” on Tuesday for Alabama to redraw its congressional district map following a U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) case earlier this month that requires Alabama lawmakers to create a majority (or close to majority) black congressional district.

Alabama Capitol Alabama News
Justin Bogie: Alabama lawmakers should build on progress made during the 2023 session

There was worthwhile progress made in areas such as tax relief for citizens and expansion of the Alabama Accountability Act scholarship and charter school programs. More work remains, however.

Barry Moore, Jerry Carl Alabama News
New congressional maps could pit incumbents against each other in 2024

Two congressional Republican incumbents in Alabama might be campaigning against each other soon.

Prison oversight committee. Alabama News
ADOC Commissioner John Hamm gives lawmakers update on prison construction, staffing — 'Roughly, it comes out to $250,000 a bed'

The Joint Legislative Prison Oversight Committee met on Tuesday to discuss the construction and funding of the state’s two new mega-prisons, staffing shortages and more.  

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