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The bill create a "presumption of reasonableness" and shift the burden of proof to the prosecution.
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Opinion | Legislature must pass post-election audit to combat fraud at the ballot box
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Alex Braswell chosen as Democratic nominee for House District 11 race
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- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
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- Legislature
Lawmaker files bill to make it harder to prosecute “stand your ground” cases
Bill proposes the state reimburse residents for stolen SNAP benefits
Alabama House to consider bill requiring post-election audits
Lawmakers to tackle tax relief bills upon return from spring break
Bill would expand scrap tire enforcement in some cities, increase penalties
- Economy
Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
- National
Sen. Britt joins Republican attempt to repeal Biden-era emissions regulations
Is the Republican town hall freeze affecting Alabama?
Reps. Sewell, Figures say historic Montgomery Bus Station no longer for sale
Sen. Britt reintroduces Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
- Education
ACHE highlights Alabama’s national leadership in apprenticeships, policy
State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts
Rep. Sewell welcomes Dr. Walter Gonsoulin as National Superintendent of the Year
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
- Health
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
- Opinion
Legislature
Because Republicans represent a supermajority, nomination for a House leadership post is tantamount to election.
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The Rainsville native has served in the House since 2014 and as majority leader since 2017.
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Jail time, impounding, seizure of the driver's vehicle and suspension of the driver's license are among the possible penalties.
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The bills increased penalties for individual behavior, expanded the reach of law enforcement, and "would add to the state's already dire prison crisis."
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The bill will likely look very similar to the previous language, which fell just short of being considered by the full Senate at the...
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The money would come from the Education trust Fund, which currently has a $700 million surplus.
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Arrest warrants were issued after a neighbor filed complaints.
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The party said the "regressive" 4 percent state grocery tax increases food insecurity for Alabama families.
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Currently, registered voters in Alabama do not register with a political party prior to voting in state primaries.
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Holley, who retires from the Alabama Senate in November, has represented Coffee, Dale, Pike and Covington counties in the Senate for six terms.