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Deer feed tax exemption, fix for disabled veterans property tax exemption approved as Alabama House enters second week

The Alabama House of Representatives began showing signs of life as lawmakers returned to Montgomery for the fourth day of the legislative session.

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State Rep. Kenneth Paschal: Supporting Alabama's veterans – a commitment beyond words

Military veterans deserve more than simple words of gratitude – they deserve timely, effective care, especially when it comes to mental health.

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State Rep. Kenneth Paschal: U.S. Space Command decision a victory for Alabama, our military and USA

Congratulations to the people of Alabama, to our men and women in uniform, and to every leader who stood firm in advocating for what is right. This victory belongs to all of us—but most importantly, it strengthens the safety and readiness of the United States.

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State Rep. Paschal announces reelection bid — ‘Alabama needs leaders who don’t just talk about values—they live them’

State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) has officially announced his re-election bid for the state’s 73rd district in 2026, using the slogan “God and Country” as he seeks to continue as the only black Republican in Alabama’s legislature.

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DHR commissioner opposes bill requiring DHR notification of abuse investigations — ‘Children will die if this bill passes’  

The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) Commissioner Nancy Buckner was one of many on Wednesday to vigorously oppose a bill that would mandate that DHR inform parents under investigation and inform them of their rights.

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State Rep. Paschal attends White House Black History Month event, calls leftist attacks 'nonsense'

State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) traveled to Washington, D.C. for the Black History Month event at the White House, his first visit.

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House Committee advances controversial veterans board restructuring; Chairman promises to ‘continue to negotiate as we go forward’

The House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee on Wednesday advanced the hotly-debated legislation to make the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner a cabinet position while restructuring the role and authority of the State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA).  

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Parents have 'due process rights': State Rep. Paschal bill would require DHR to inform them of those rights

One of its priorities is the legislature passing bills “strengthening families.” One of the three listed ways to do this is by passing the “DHR Transparency and Integrity Act," which will soon be introduced by State Representative Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham).

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State Rep. Kenneth Paschal: Strengthening families, protecting children – a call for commonsense pro-family legislation in 2025

In a world in which parental rights are increasingly challenged and family structures are frayed, it is imperative that we recalibrate our priorities to put children and their needs first. 

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State Rep. Paschal files bill protecting places of worship from public safety measures during a state of emergency

State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) has pre-filed legislation to protect religious institutions from being subjected to stricter public safety measures than non-religious organizations in the event of another public emergency.

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Alabama black Republicans nervous about redistricting based on 'stereotype'

Black Republicans urged lawmakers at a redistricting committee meeting on Thursday not to redraw congressional districts based on racial stereotypes about voting.

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State Rep. Paschal applauds passage of parental rights bill — 'Ensures that the God-granted, decision-making power afforded to parents in raising their children is guaranteed, protected, and preserved'

State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) applauds the legislature’s passage of his Parent Rights Protection Act legislation as the legislative session winds down.

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Shelby Co. GOP backs State Rep. Paschal after a Democratic lawmaker referred to him as an 'n-word'

The Shelby County GOP has come out in support of State Rep, Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham), after he was the target of racially charged remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives.

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'I will never be bullied or insulted into apologizing for what I am': State Rep. Paschal addresses racist comments from Democrat State Rep. Givan

State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) has addressed the exchange between him and State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham), in which she referred to Paschal as an N-word.

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State Rep. Givan says calls to apologize for racist comments directed at GOP lawmaker 'merely another alt-right Republican distraction'

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham), is resolutely “unapologetic” for her comments in which she referred to a GOP lawmaker as an "N-word."

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State Rep. Paschal's parental rights bill stalls in House, carried over at House Speaker's discretion

Legislation that would codify parental rights as "fundamental” was postponed on the House floor after lengthy protests from Democratic lawmakers.   

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State Rep. Kenneth Paschal introduces veteran funeral service legislation

State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) is sponsoring legislation that seeks to identify the unclaimed cremated remains of military veterans and outlines their proper and respectful final disposition in a state or national military cemetery.

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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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State Rep. Paschal seeks to make parental rights ‘fundamental’

State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) pre-filed a bill on Thursday that he said will secure parental rights as “fundamental.”

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Why are Shelby County officials mostly silent about the proposed Oak Mountain Amphitheatre move?

Over a month after news broke of a potential deal that would move Pelham's Oak Mountain Amphitheatre to North Birmingham, most Shelby County officials remain silent.

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State Rep. Paschal says 'school choice' must be clearly defined before the legislature proceeds

State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) says there are things the legislature consider before implementing a school choice system.

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Alabama Republican Party will launch new minority outreach team

By Brandon Moseley Thursday, the Alabama Republican Party will announce and introduce the leadership of its new Minority Outreach Team...

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Kenneth Paschal announces that he will run for full term

By Brandon Moseley State Representative Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) announced that he will run for a full term to the Alabama House...