U.S. Supreme Court to decide fate of medication abortion access nationwide

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Jennifer Shutt, Alabama Reflector WASHINGTON —  The U.S. Supreme Court announced Wednesday it will hear oral arguments and decide whether broad access to the abortion pill can remain legal across the United States. The...

Lawsuit alleges Alabama prisons using forced labor

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Alander Rocha, Alabama Reflector Alabama’s prison labor program system is a form of modern-day slavery, according to a 126-page lawsuit filed by former and currently incarcerated Alabamians, unions, and civil rights organizations on...

Tommy Tuberville introduces amendment to secure the border and stop the flow of fentanyl

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U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) introduced the Border Safety and Security Act as an amendment to the SUPPORT Act. Tuberville said that it is impossible to address the drug overdose problem in the United States without...

Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission awards five integrator licenses

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On Tuesday, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) met, ranked applicants, and voted to award medical cannabis business licenses to five integrated facility applicants. The state authorizes a holder of an integrated facility...
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Steve Flowers: The legend of Senator John Sparkman

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In my 2015 book, Of Goats and Governors: Six Decades of Colorful Alabama Political Stories, I have a Chapter entitled “Alabama’s Three Greatest Senators.” I chronicle the lives and accomplishments of Richard...

AG Steve Marshall: Private individuals can’t bring Section 2 Voting Rights Act claims

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Alander Rocha, Alabama Reflector The Alabama Attorney General’s office argued in a motion filed last week in a Louisiana congressional redistricting case that private individuals cannot bring actions under a key provision of...

Auburn and Birmingham startups take home top honors at latest Alabama Launchpad finale

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Two startup companies emerged from a field of 10 finalists to earn a combined $75,000 in non-dilutive funding in the Alabama Launchpad, Cycle 3 2023, competition. Auburn-based Autonoma, founded by Will Bryan,...

Rep. Bob Good elected chairman of House Freedom Caucus

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Virginia Republican Congressman Bob Good was elected to lead the House Freedom Caucus in a closed-door vote late Monday evening. Good is replacing conservative Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., who...

Alabama and Georgia settle long-running Chattahoochee river water lawsuit

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On Tuesday, Governors Kay Ivey (R-Alabama) and Brian Kemp (R-Georgia) announced that they have reached an agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers, which is expected to finally settle a lawsuit brought by Alabama while assuring both states’...

Jerry Carl wants to make America energy-independent

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Congressman Jerry Carl (R-AL01) said, “Environmental groups are really, really working with the President to get things shut down.” Carl commented during an interview with Champions of Rural America on the RFD-TV network. Carl warned...