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Senate committee passes congressional redistricting special election bill over Democrat claims of ‘new Jim Crow’

Republican members of the Senate County and Municipal Government Committee passed a bill on Thursday that would allow the state to use congressional district maps if a federal court or the U.S. Supreme Court lifts an injunction on Alabama.

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‘I have heard you loud and clearly’ — Senate Democrat co-sponsor of bill making PSC appointed says she’ll vote 'no'

State Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison (D-Birmingham) said she opposes legislation to change the Public Service Commission (PSC) from being elected to appointed, despite initially co-sponsoring the bill.

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‘Sexual risk avoidance’ bill dies in Senate: ‘Left-wing crazy people teaching my kids about stuff that I don’t ever want them hearing about’

Legislation promoting “sexual risk avoidance” in public K-12 schools in Alabama died after Democrat questioning and delays on Tuesday night.

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Alabama Midwives Alliance cry ‘deception, secrecy, and political maneuvering’ after bill passes Senate committee with unwanted amendments

The Alabama Midwives Alliance (ALMA) is crying foul after the Senate Healthcare Committee called a surprise meeting to vote on amending legislation related to midwifery that ALMA and other advocates fiercely opposed.

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Five candidates who could pose a threat to incumbent U.S. Rep. Sewell for the Democrat nomination in a redrawn congressional district

If Terri Sewell wants to remain in the U.S. House of Representatives, she has her work cut out. But the challenge could come long before the November 2024 general election.

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State Senate advances bills to increase the penalties for destroying or damaging a public monument

Alabama’s historical monuments, particularly Confederate monuments, have come under attack in recent years. On Tuesday, the Senate...

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Senate passes ARPA funds bill

The Alabama Senate passed a bill distributing $772 million of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to various state and local...

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Bill to phase out municipal occupation taxes gets held over in committee

Proposed legislation that would gradually phase out municipal occupation taxes stalled in committee earlier this week with  legislators...

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Senate Committee approves two bills limiting vaccine mandates

By Brandon Moseley The Senate Finance and Taxation Committee on Monday approved two bills to address concerns about vaccine mandates...