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Freshman Legislator Focus: Donna Givens

Incoming State Rep. Donna Givens (R-Loxley) says she loves politics. 

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Alabama wins federal case challenging Biden administration ban on state tax cuts

A federal court ruled in favor of Alabama in a dispute against the U.S. Department of Treasury over a provision in the Biden Administration’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP) that would have punished states for cutting taxes.

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After 14 years of planning, Alabama National Guard opens new Foley multi-use facility

The Alabama National Guard broke ground Monday on a new, multi-use facility in Foley.

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Lt. Gov. Ainsworth continues push for school choice over the weekend — 'I'm all in!'

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth continues to push for school choice as the March legislative session creeps closer.   

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State Rep. Kenneth Paschal to serve on a number of key committees as he starts his first full term

Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Russellville) announced on Monday that State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) will serve on several key committees in the new quadrennium.  

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Study claims World Games had $165 million economic impact — Only $11.7 million 'direct' impact

Experts predicted this past summer's World Games in Birmingham to have an economic impact of $256.5 million. However, according to a new study, the actual impact was much lower than expected.

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Alabama Parole Board down one member since November

The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles has been without its third member since mid-December, creating the need for unanimous consent to grant paroles.

Vaccine Alabama News
Phil Williams: It seemed like a good idea at the time

History is replete with ridiculously bad decisions that cost someone, or some company, countless opportunities and boundless riches. The COVID vaccine is shaping up to be one of them.

Aderholt Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Aderholt: Congress needs to cut Biden's unnecessary spending to solve debt limit

“[S]ome members of Congress won’t really focus on trying to cut spending unless they’re really pushed to the wall,” Aderholt said.

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Randy Tatano: Mardi Gras … I just don’t get it

In Mobile, life seems to come to a screeching halt, revolving around Mardi Gras for a few weeks. When I got a job in Mobile, I was assigned to cover my first Mardi Gras parade. I had no idea what to expect.

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Gov. Ivey helps break ground on Snead State's workforce training facility; Says it's 'imperative' Alabama have an 'adept, hard-working talent pool'

Gov. Kay Ivey and several other state officials took part in a ceremonial groundbreaking in Guntersville on Thursday for Snead State Community College’s new workforce skills training center.

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U.S. Rep. Dale Strong reflects on first two weeks in office — 'Pretty impressive for a freshman'

It’s been two weeks since he was sworn into office, and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) said he’s proud of what he’s been able to accomplish so far as a freshman representative.

Corruption Alabama News
Ashley Carter: Fighting corruption from the bottom-up

If we want to see changes, we must start from the bottom-up. Corruption, unless uncovered, will go to the grave with the corruptor.

Rocket Alabama News
State Rep. Butler says north Alabama I-65 Welcome Center rocket protected under Alabama Memorial Preservation Act

The crusade to tear down the iconic Saturn 1B rocket greeting travelers entering Alabama from Tennessee on Interstate 65 may have a legal hurdle to overcome.

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Ques Glover leads Samford to a Southern Conference win over Western Carolina in his return from a knee injury

Junior point Ques Glover, playing for the first time since Nov. 30, had 20 points in the eighth consecutive Southern Conference win for Samford.

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Alabama on top of SEC standings after win over Missouri

With Alabama’s win over Missouri 85-64, and Texas A&M’s loss to Kentucky Saturday, the Crimson Tide took sole possession of first place in the SEC standings.

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UAB wilts under the North Texas defensive pressure during the Mean Green win at Bartow Arena

UAB shoots 36% from the field and 1 of 10 on 3-pointers in the loss to North Texas.

Head Coach Bruce Pearl during the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the #21 Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Jan 14, 2023. Alabama News
Duo of Broome and Green dominate as Auburn cruises against South Carolina

The duo of Johni Broome and Wendell Green Jr. has led the Tigers throughout the season and it was more of the same today in Columbia. The duo earned a pair of double-doubles as Auburn took down the Gamecocks on their home turf, 81-66.

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Leftists blast Birmingham’s 'micro-shelter' plan; Critics call shelter communities ‘concentration camps’

Left-wing national media outlet Vice released a story on Thursday morning that cited staunch critics of liberal Democrat and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin’s new “micro-shelter” program, which he suggests will help solve the homelessness problem in the city. 

Shelby Alabama News
Dr. Daniel Sutter: Alabama’s earmarks

Many would argue that earmarks undermine fiscal conservatism, waste tax dollars, and bankrupt our nation. But I believe that such arguments must rely on hypocrisy.  

Susan DuBose Alabama News
Freshman Legislator Focus: Susan DuBose ‘doing a deep dive into our workforce participation problem’

New State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) wants to help improve Alabama’s labor force participation rate and “codify the common sense understanding of male and female in state law.”

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Ivey says charter school part of education push — 'I will take the lead and work with the legislators to make it reality'

During a wide-ranging interview on this week's broadcast of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," Gov. Kay Ivey elaborated on her pledge to consider school choice options she made during last week's inauguration.

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Amie Beth Shaver: Eddie Tyler, an example of standing against the gender mob

Last week, Tyler, the Superintendent of Baldwin County Public Schools (BCPS), announced that his school system wouldn't use preferred pronouns. Instead, he instructed school counselors in his area to use the gender on a student's birth certificate.

Mo Brooks Alabama News
Mo Brooks responds to Jerry Carl over pay raise comments: 'He should not degrade his office by being so untruthful'

Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks has a bone to pick with U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile).

Doctor Alabama News
10 things lawmakers can do post-COVID to improve the lives and safety of Alabamians

Dr. Stewart Tankersley believes Concerned Doctors has identified 10 things that need to change in Alabama and lawmakers are the only ones with the power over policy to make the changes happen.

Delanotownsend Alabama News
Change of plans lead UAB football commitment Delano Townsend to Birmingham

Offensive lineman Delano Townsend decommitted from Western Michigan after a coaching change. He is now committed to UAB.

Randall Woodfin Alabama News
Birmingham Mayor Woodfin announces new 12-week parental leave for all city workers

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced a new policy offering 12 weeks of paid leave for city employees becoming new parents.

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