Tag: AMERICAN FLAGS

Ivey announces Alabama public celebration for country’s 250th birthday — ‘We live in the greatest nation on this Earth’

Governor Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that the state capital would host a summer kickoff event to mark the beginning of the season and honor the United States' 250th birthday.

Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: Restoring unity through the American flag

In the midst of the battering, which is often relentless and ongoing, we continue to stand. The flag solidifies our sovereignty, which is why trying to promote other flags alongside or above it is pompous and foolhardy.

State Sen. Allen re-files constitutional amendment requiring Star-Spangled Banner broadcasts in public schools

State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) recently proposed a constitutional amendment for the 2024 regular legislative session to require education boards to adopt policies mandating a once-weekly broadcasting of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Senate passes bill to require state agencies to purchase only American-made American flags

The Alabama State Senate passed legislation on Tuesday that would require that any state agency that purchases an American flag, only...