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The bill identifies parental rights as "fundamental rights," which the bill's sponsor says will make it harder for government to interfere.
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Kenneth Paschal stories
Legislature
Rep. Ernie Yarbrough, R-Trinity, said the far left supports parental rights when "chemically castrating children" but not for parents to know what material is...
Legislature
Chairman John Wahl said the legislation is an important piece of the party's priorities passed at its 2022 summer meeting.
Legislature
Although courts generally respect parental rights, Paschal said he wants to enshrine them as fundamental rights by statute.
Party politics
Among other speakers, Rep. Kenneth Paschal, R-Pelham, spoke about being the first African American elected as a Republican since Reconstruction.
Legislature
Kenneth Paschal, R-Pelham, said the default position right now relegates one parent, typically the father, to a time-share more fitting of an aunt or...
Featured Opinion
Among Alabama Republicans, 66 percent identify as evangelical Protestants.
Economy
The expansion will add capacity and jobs while improving security, daycare, security, and wellness for the employees.
Legislature
Paschal is the first African-American Republican to be elected to the Alabama Legislature since Reconstruction in the 1870s.
Elections
Polls will be open for the House District 73 and Senate District 14 elections on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.