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Tax exemptions, smoother school transitions among ways Alabama is making life easier for veterans, State Sen. Andrew Jones says

State Senator Andrew Jones joined Capitol Journal this week to discuss his new raft of military-related legislation that he hopes will help to make...

State Rep. Simpson says Ethics Commissioner’s offense should be a civil or administrative violation – not a felony

On Thursday, Alabama Ethics Commissioner Stan McDonald appeared on the Jeff Poor Show and admitted that he has made contributions to political campaigns while...

Alabama House passes bill to protect homeowners from squatters illegally occupying their property

On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to protect homeowners from squatters illegally occupying their property. HB182, sponsored State Rep. Craig...

Dr. Sanjay Singh: Alabama ethics laws cripple researchers, universities 

Sanjay Singh is an academic, entrepreneur, and early-stage startup investor. Singh was a faculty member at University of Alabama at Birmingham for 20 years....

State Rep. Mooney, ALEC: Alabama’s hospital crisis and the Medicaid expansion mirage

Rural hospitals, once beacons of care in the heartlands, find themselves in dire straits. Patient numbers are dwindling, the uninsured population is swelling, and...

State Sen. Arthur Orr says his bill intends to ‘prevent coercion’ in Alabama unionization votes

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) said he's not against Alabama workers organizing -- he just wants to make sure it's done through a secret...

Alabama House passes bill to educate all students about the dangers of fentanyl

This week, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation to require K-12 public schools to include prevention education about the dangers of fentanyl and...

Rex Jones: Without the lottery, Alabama is losing

Right now, Alabama lawmakers are deciding whether to let you vote on constitutional amendments that would result in millions in revenue to the state,...

Mike Rogers roasts UAW’s attack on Governor Ivey – ‘I’ve seen what the UAW has done to Detroit’

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers pushed back against recent heated comments by United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain against Gov. Kay Ivey. “Right now, auto workers...

Britt calls for classified briefing on the increasing threats from ISIS

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt believes the Senate needs to more informed about the rising national security threat from ISIS. Britt (R-Montgomery) joined Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in...

Sen. Britt introduces legislation expanding maternal healthcare access

Alabama U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined a group of fellow lawmakers on Wednesday in introducing a bill that would expand maternal healthcare access in...

UA System, Presidents issue update on Alabama DEI reform implementation

The Alabama Legislature passed legislation to ban the teaching of divisive concepts, including critical race theory, by any state agency. It also ends Diversity,...

Legal gaming debate in Alabama to continue after House rejects Senate changes

On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a motion of nonconcurrence on the Senate’s gaming substitute to send the gambling bill to a...

Dobson: Dick Brewbaker shamefully ‘downplayed’ Alabama’s opioid crisis

Republican candidate for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, Caroleene Dobson, is calling attention to comments made by former State Sen. Dick Brewbaker, her opponent in...

Improving access, preventing tragedies is priority of mental health bills, Ledbetter says alongside lawmakers

Alabama lawmakers and officials gathered Wednesday to outline advancements in the state's approach to mental health care. At a news conference, they addressed legislation...

It’s time for Alabama to take the next step toward protecting personal privacy

A job well begun is half done, an old proverb goes. The Alabama Legislature has well begun its effort to protect personal privacy and...

Britt wants cooling of political rhetoric: ‘We’re all united under one flag’

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt is calling on political leaders to "disagree agreeably" in order to better secure the future of the country. Britt (R-Montgomery) spoke...

Proposal to expand Alabama Medical Cannabis licensing met with strong pushback at hearing

A medical cannabis reform bill introduced yesterday by two State Senators was met with opposition and frustration during a Senate Agriculture committee meeting on...

Steve Marshall waging legal war on liberal attempts to ‘impose a Green New Deal’

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading the effort against what he believes "is an effort by environmentalists to control energy policy in this country." https://twitter.com/AGSteveMarshall/status/1774932394832781776 Marshall...

Union boss escalates attacks on Governor Kay Ivey in tirade at North Carolina rally

United Auto Workers (UAW) president Shawn Fain took his war of words against Alabama Governor Kay to new heights on Tuesday during a rally...

Alabama Legislature salutes Military Appreciation Day, pledges to lead a veteran-friendly state

On Tuesday, the Alabama Legislature held a rare joint session of the House and Senate to honor America’s military and the role that the...

Rep. Jerry Carl: America worse off under Biden

Since Joe Biden took office, it’s no secret that Americans are worse off than we were four years ago. He has used his position...

Ross, Miller head to special primary runoff for House District 27

Jeana Ross and Alan Miller came out on top of a crowded GOP primary election field Tuesday to advance to a special election runoff...

Majority Leader Livingston to BCA: Alabama to benefit from transformative workforce legislation

Alabama Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston addressed the Business Council of Alabama on Tuesday morning to discuss Working for Alabama, the Alabama Workforce Transformation...