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On Wednesday, the Alabama House Judiciary Committee voted to advance legislation that would deny parole to convicts who are facing additional charges with new serious offenses.
House Bill 131 (HB131) is sponsored by State Rep. Wes...
The latest plan for a new bridge and revamped Interstate 10 to ease traffic congestion on the Gulf Coast at Mobile shows the cost has swelled to $2.7 billion after years of disputes and delays, an increase...
Rolling his eyes at the Republican nominee, President Barack Obama mocked Donald Trump's purported business acumen and newfound rage against the "global elite," as he rallied Friday for Democrat Hillary Clinton. He warned that democracy itself was at risk...
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Dems honor Fla. nightclub, Sandy Hook victims
The Latest on the Democratic National Convention:
Democrats are paying tribute to the victims of the June attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida,...
Proving public support matters, owner finds justice for Rufus
Several months ago we covered the story of Rufus, a terrier brutally killed by one of his owners who at the time was going through...
State House passes legislation allowing some social workers to diagnose mental illness
On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation allowing certain social workers with master’s degrees to diagnose mental illnesses.
Terri Sewell secures $3 million in federal funds for the North Birmingham Community Development...
On Friday, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell was joined by Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and state and local officials to announce $3 million in federal funding for...
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The truth behind the headlines Part 1: Let’s stand together with...
Imagine waking up to find your world or that of a loved one turned upside down. A mother gets a call from...
Alabama city’s planning commission OKs renaming street
A city planning commission in Alabama’s capital city has unanimously passed a recommendation to rename one of its streets for a civil...
Donald Trump abruptly ends briefing after contentious exchanges
Weijia Jiang of CBS News asked Trump why he was putting so much emphasis on the amount of coronavirus tests that have been conducted in the United States.
As lawmakers consider expanding protections for students and parents; “Let me...
Alabama lawmakers are poised to pass a second bill before the end of this year's legislative session, protecting and expanding parental rights...
Billionaire-Backed PAC spends millions on District 2 congressional race for Shomari...
Until recently, no one in Alabama’s new congressional district 2 had ever heard of Protect Progress PAC. However, after spending nearly $3...
Dick Brewbaker dismissed the national opioid emergency tearing apart families as...
In 2017, the Federal Department of Health and Human Services declared a nationwide federal health emergency as a result of the opioid...
Secretary Pete Buttigieg in Birmingham to announce $14.5 million federal grant...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg came to Birmingham on Wednesday to celebrate a $14.5 million federal grant that will restore two-way traffic...
Concerns from lawmakers continue after news that a man has been...
As first reported by 1819 News, a male camp counselor at Huntsville’s U.S. Space and Rocket Center Space Camp has...
Email Insights: ALGOP Week 3 Legislative Recap
In an email sent by Jeannie Burniston the ALGOP Communications Director the party highlighted bills passed by each chamber. A copy of their email...
What they’re saying: Delegation statements on vote to impeach Secretary of...
After narrowly losing the first vote to impeach Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas last week after four members crossed over to vote...
Gary Palmer fights racism, discrimination and “woke agenda” of HHS and...
Gary Palmer has refiled the Prevent Racism in Medicare Act (PRIMA) a bill he describes as necessary to "prohibit healthcare providers from being...
Paul DeMarco: While New Year upon us, Alabama state leaders must...
A new year always brings hope for a fresh start in one’s life. For Alabama state leaders, 2024 requires going back to...
Daniel Sutter: Recent poll highlights perils of voting by mail
A recent Heartland Institute and Rasmussen Reports poll found widespread irregularities in the 2020 election. While whether this proves theft of the...