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The bill create a "presumption of reasonableness" and shift the burden of proof to the prosecution.
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Sen. Britt joins Republican attempt to repeal Biden-era emissions regulations
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- Education
ACHE highlights Alabama’s national leadership in apprenticeships, policy
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Rep. Sewell welcomes Dr. Walter Gonsoulin as National Superintendent of the Year
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- 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
The legislation is extremely unpopular with the business and medical communities, and it could put a number of GOP lawmakers in a tough spot.
Legislature
Prevailing issues posed were whether district lines had been broken or packed along racial lines and the redrawing of particular districts.
Legislature
Committee members also got an overview of the state's general fund and federal COVID aid spending.
Legislature
The groups say the draft maps dilute the political power of minority voters.
Legislature
It would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers, as the special session was specifically called to address redistricting.
Legislature
A coalition of nonprofits seeks to create two majority-minority districts, but the draft map keeps only one.
Legislature
Democrats questioned the process, saying they did not have time to digest the information before coming to a vote.
Legislature
Sen. Tom Whatley's idea is to have parole guidelines similar to sentencing guidelines implemented by the state in 2013.
Legislature
A special session on redistricting is to begin Thursday. The proposed maps could change before lawmakers make final decisions.
Elections
The 2021 Election blackout period will begin at 12:00 a.m. on October 28, 2021.