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The bill create a "presumption of reasonableness" and shift the burden of proof to the prosecution.
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- Governor
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- National
Sen. Britt joins Republican attempt to repeal Biden-era emissions regulations
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- Education
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- Health
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
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- Opinion
Legislature
All congressional, Alabama Senate and House, and State Board of Education redistricting maps passed, nearly unscathed, through the Alabama Statehouse.
Legislature
All five bills in the governor’s proclamation — redistricting and the hospital and nursing home appropriation — were passed by the Legislature.
Governor
Both bills were criticized by the BCA, which said they would "cause confusion and place Alabama employers in a no-win position."
Legislature
Republicans argue that “packing” Black voters into the 7th Congressional District essentially upholds one of the requirements of the Voting Rights Act.
Legislature
The bill was substituted, prematurely clotured and amended by conference committee before finally reaching its final form.
Governor
State lawmakers on Thursday continued to debate anti-vaccine mandate bills, however.
Legislature
In the Senate Wednesday, both bills received near-unanimous opposition from Democratic senators.
Legislature
The plan, which also reorganizes the amendments, has to be approved by the Legislature and voters.
Legislature
The bill's opponents include the Business Council of Alabama, Health Freedom Alabama and the Alabama Department of Labor.
Legislature
Both of the new maps now head to Gov. Kay Ivey's desk for her signature.