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Legislation making it easier for parents to claim a religious exemption for a vaccine requirement passed the Senate by a 26-5 margin on Thursday.

Occasionally, the group would single out a passersby or guest of the event for specific chants such as "You voted for a rapist" or "We don't want you here."

On Thursday, Donald Trump, Jr. delivered the keynote address at the Alabama Republican Party "Trump Victory Dinner” in Birmingham. In a fiery, wide-ranging speech, he criticized the left’s woke agenda and expressed gratitude to Alabama conservatives.

Much-discussed lottery and gambling legislation in the 2025 legislative session has “too few votes to pass,” according to State Sen. President Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R - Cullman).

If one distills the main thrust of Social Justice, one comes to understand that it is the belief that a just society cannot exist until all identity groups have parity with the others.

A recent Washington Post article quoting so-called Republicans and independents protesting recent DOGE cuts and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) actually quoted Democrats

President Donald Trump rolled out his tariff regime on Wednesday, also known as "Liberation Day," by raising tariffs, including 34% more on imports from China, 46% on Vietnam and 32% on Taiwan.

After relatively benign debate, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a series of bills allocating $3.7 billion from the State’s General Fund for the 2026 fiscal year.

The Huntsville City Council approved an ordinance last Thursday tightening restrictions on video and photography inside City Hall and other public buildings.

Transgender advocates flooded the House Education Committee on Wednesday to speak at a public hearing on legislation from House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) prohibiting public school and university employees from using alternative names and pronouns without parental consent.

Mountain Brook Mayor Stewart Welch will not be seeking reelection next year.

From career politicians who’ve overstayed their welcome to a governor who acts more Democrat than Republican, the ALGOP is failing its base.

You can time-travel back to the 1800s now through April 6 at the annual Eufaula Pilgrimage. Visit the Old South mansions, people and customs.

During Wednesday's Alabama State Senate County and Municipal Government Committee hearing, State Sens. Greg Albritton (R-Range) and Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) had a contentious back-and-forth over Senate Bill 270 (SB270), sponsored by State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield).

Building on the momentum of his strong endorsements and community support upon launching his campaign, Hoover Police chief Nick Derzis is showing an equally impressive first campaign finance report, outraising incumbent Mayor Frank Brocato by over $50,000.

President Donald Trump fired the Tennessee Valley Authority board chairman, the second member to be let go in a week.

April is officially Autism Acceptance Month. But for parents of a child on the Autism spectrum, every day provides ample Autism awareness.

During a Wednesday call with the press, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said more information will come to light on Iranian University of Alabama doctoral student Alireza Doroudi, who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) changed its Code of Ethics for the first time since 1957, omitting the word "God."

 Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is among three attorneys general leading a letter to the U.S. Supreme Court defending actions to combat the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

Secretary of State candidate Andrew Sorrell made a $250,000 loan to his campaign Wednesday. The Republican primary is in May 2026.

Transgender advocates came out in force Wednesday afternoon to speak against legislation banning instruction or discussion related to gender identity or sexual orientation from being provided to public school students in pre-K through the 12th grade.  

The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee held a public hearing on the Equality in Financial Services Act on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, the House Education Committee voted down legislation allowing students to receive off-site religious instruction as part of their regular education.

A former University of Alabama at Birmingham official was among the top federal health leaders across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) who were removed from their jobs on Tuesday. 

You might miss some Southern laughter if you miss Jeff Foxworthy's show in Oxford April 4. Check your neck.

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