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SB155 is built on a simple principle: when Alabama receives revenue from coal produced on federal lands, those dollars should go back to the hardworking people and communities that made that production possible.

The Alabama Senate unanimously passed legislation creating a new teaching certificate for military veterans on Thursday.

The Senate passed legislation on Wednesday prohibiting non-disclosure agreements (NDA) in civil cases involving sexual abuse and trafficking.

According to an investigation and opinion from the Alabama Ethics Commission, one of the candidates, Mike Elliott, may be ineligible to have his name on the ballot. 

State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) handily won a special election over Ryan Cagle, a Democrat, for a vacant Senate District 5 seat on Tuesday.

The Alabama Forestry Association announced on Monday that it was endorsing State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) in his bid for the state’s newly opened Senate District 5 (SD5) seat.

Unfortunately, being a victim of a school shooting has become a real fear for many students. Many parents are terrified that one day, their child will be a victim of one of these tragic events.

With the passage of the ACPA, it does not matter if child pornography involves an actual child or is fully simulated; we are going to hold the twisted predators who possess it accountable.

State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) has filed a bill in the upcoming legislative session to enhance penalties for making terroristic threats and mandate one-year suspensions for students convicted of making such threats after a wave of school threats hit the state late last year.

The Alabama Republican Party announced Tuesday that State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) will serve as the Party’s nominee for the special election to fill the vacancy in Alabama Senate District 5. 

Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation on Tuesday to set special election dates for Alabama Senate District Five. 

State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) announced on Monday he’s running in the special election for State Senate District 5. 

Alabama will see the seventh Safe Haven Baby Box in the city of Jasper, further adding to the project that has already seen babies saved across the state.

Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law “Parents’ Right to Know” legislation on Thursday. 

The Alabama Senate passed legislation requiring public schools to post information about teaching materials and curriculum online on Thursday.

We must send a crystal-clear message that child sexual abuse material, in all its forms, will not be tolerated in Alabama.

Incoming State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) managed to win the Republican primary for House District 13 without a runoff against four other opponents in May.