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Bipartisan Sex Offense Legislation Signed by Gov. Ivey Praised by Attorney General Marshall
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall praised Alabama’s new sex offense legislation recently signed by Governor Ivey. The new bill that will strengthen the state’s...
Governor Ivey Ends Lawsuit Filed by Bentley, Trusting President Trump to Handle Refugees
In the wake of two important executive orders from President Trump this year regarding refugees, Governor Ivey has pulled the plug on a lawsuit...
U.S. Attorneys fight back against criticism of Sessions’ tough-on-crime stance
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has taken a lot of heat from liberal special interests and members of the mainstream media for his effort...
Coastal Alabama Rep. slams ‘junk science’ behind shortest red snapper season ever
Alabama Rep. Bradley Byrne shares the frustration of most in his district when it comes to the federal government’s overregulation of red snapper fishing....
Sen. Bill Holtzclaw and Rep. Barry Moore Usher Pro-Military Bills Through Alabama Legislature
This week, Governor Ivey went to Maxwell Airforce Base last week to sign a package of eight pro-military bills into law, one of which...
Justice Sellers on Moving From Private Practice to the Alabama Supreme Court
As reported yesterday, Governor Kay Ivey appointed Will Sellers to serve as Associate Justice on the Alabama Supreme Court. Today, Justice Sellers was kind...
Alabama executes man who previously escaped seven execution dates
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- At 12:15 a.m. today, Alabama put Tommy Arthur, 75, to death after he had previously eluded seven dates when he was...
When pressed by Rep. Roby, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos confirms no more Common Core coercion
Common Core, an Obama-era education initiative that has concerned Alabamians for years, is losing its grip on Capitol Hill.
During an exchange with Alabama Congresswoman...
Legislation to Fortify School Choice in Alabama Fails In Last Days of Session
In 2013, Alabama passed a school choice plan called the Alabama Accountability Act, which allows low-income students to apply for scholarships to attend better...
From opponent to supporter: Mo Brooks praises latest version of GOP healthcare law
Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks, once a passionate opponent of House Republican's first draft of the American Health Care Act, is now praising the latest...
Governor Ivey Appoints William Sellers to Alabama Supreme Court
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that she has appointed William Sellers from Montgomery as Associate Justice to the Alabama Supreme Court.
“I am extremely pleased...
Alabamian nominated to serve alongside Ben Carson in top role at HUD
On Wednesday, President Trump announced that another Alabamian would be selected to fill a key role in his administration.
J. Paul Compton Jr, a Mountain...
Alabama Leads the Nation in Health Insurance Cost Increases Under ObamaCare
The formal name of Obamacare—The Affordable Care Act—has proven to be quite the misnomer, to the surprise of virtually no one. The fact is,...
Jeff Sessions just strengthened Trump’s crack down on sanctuary cities
After taking extensive action to crack down on the unlawful policies of so-called sanctuary cities, the Justice Department and Attorney General Jeff Sessions have...
Martha Roby leads in passage of bill combating child sex trafficking
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House Resolution 1862, known as the Global Child Protection Act, would expand the definition of “illicit sexual conduct” to cover “sexual contact.” The small...
Recapping the 2017 legislative session: What passed in Alabama, what failed to make the cut
State lawmakers tackled a number of challenging issues amid a turbulent year in Alabama politics. Following last week’s conclusion of the legislature’s 2017 Regular...
Congressman Gary Palmer Advocates for More American K9s to Protect U.S. Airports
At the end of last week, Alabama Congressman Gary Palmer was part of a subcommittee hearing concerning the critical roles played by canines in...
Alabama lawmakers approve bill cutting appeals time for death penalty cases
The Alabama legislature has passed legislation to reduce the time death row inmates spend awaiting their sentence.
Senate Bill 187, which received final passage on...
Alabama airport to receive millions for structural improvements
MOBILE, Ala. -- The Mobile Airport Authority will receive $2.2 million for structural improvements thanks to a grant provided by the U.S. Department of...
‘Open for business’: Alabama unemployment reaches lowest level since the Bush administration
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday that the unemployment rate in the state of Alabama has decreased to its lowest level since 2008. The rate...
Alabama legislature passes bill to protect historical monuments
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Alabama Legislature took the final steps to pass Senate Bill 60 on Friday, which will make it significantly harder to...
Alabama lawmakers make critical changes to veteran’s scholarship program
Alabama lawmakers have approved changes to the state veteran’s scholarship program, which directly impacts dependents of disabled servicemen and women. Ultimately, the changes may...
Alabama legislators fire back at political correctness, pass bill protecting historic monuments
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Upon the legislation’s approval, Sen. Allen remarked on the grave importance of recognizing the actions of significant historic figures, flawed as they may...
Autism Therapy Fight Was Actually About Conservative Principles (An Opinion Editorial by Senator Trip Pittman)
I would like to clear up a rumor started because of my opposition to the Alabama Legislature recently mandating private and public insurance plans...