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State Rep. Ingram bill would create juvenile, guardian intervention program for non-violent offenses – 'I think this is how we can get a handle on this crime'

In one of many efforts to address crime issues in Montgomery and other metro areas in the state, State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) has pre-filed a bill for the 2025 legislative session to create a compulsory intervention program for non-violent juvenile offenders.

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Montgomery lawmakers push against Mayor Reed's narrative blaming permitless carry for escalating crime

Lawmakers continue to push back against Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed’s attempts to exculpate himself from the growing crime in Montgomery by blaming the state for passing constitutional carry in 2022.

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State Rep. Ingram pre-files bill allowing state to appoint police chief in cities with out-of-control crime — 'It’s life or death for some of these citizens'

State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) officially pre-filed a bill for the 2025 legislative session that would allow the Governor or Attorney General (AG) to appoint an interim police chief in municipalities where crime has gone out of control.

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State Rep. Ingram proposes state intervention for failing municipal police departments

During an appearance on Wednesday's broadcast of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Ingram laid out his vision for how the law, if enacted, could work.

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'I don’t think that constitutional carry has had a bearing on crime': State Rep. Ingram, Montgomery mayor's office at odds over Alabama gun laws

State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) took aim at Montgomery Mayor Steve Reed and other Montgomery leadership, announcing plans to file legislation allowing the state to appoint a police chief if a municipality’s crime rate exceeds a certain level.

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State Rep. Ingram on gambling legislation: 'I would vote to concur on what the Senate has done’

State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) recently doubled down on his opposition to the state’s much-debated gambling legislation while saying he would vote in favor of the amendments offered by the Senate.

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State Rep. Ingram files bill to stop loitering on state highways — 'Roads are designed for cars; they aren’t designed for people'

State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) is trying to put an end to people loitering on public roadways, which is something he said has been an ongoing issue in his district.

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Audio — Montgomery Mayor Reed boasts about threatening state legislators Ingram, Barfoot; Ingram: 'I think it would be great for him to resign'

Newly released audio of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed shows him claiming to have threatened two lawmakers for legislative purposes, causing one to call for his resignation.

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The Alabama Farmers Federation announces another round of Legislative endorsements

The Alabama Farmers Federation has released its latest rounds of endorsements for the Alabama Legislature. The Alabama Farmers Federation...

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Alabama House of Representatives votes to legalize antique slot machines

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow Alabamians to collect antique slot machines without violating the...