The Alabama Retired State Employees Association and Alabama Public Employees Advocacy League (ARSEA/APEAL) is urging all retirees and employees to support the latest gaming legislation in the state. The organization is advocating that revenue from HB151 and HB152 could contribute to a cost of living adjustment for state retirements — something that has not happened […]

The Yellowhammer State is home to some of the most conservative lawmakers in the entire country according to new ratings published by the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).

Last week, the Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee voted to give a favorable report to a bill that would allow the state to perform a one-time audit of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). SB99, sponsored by State Sen. Lance Bell (R-Pell City) is a bipartisan bill, cosponsored by 13 of the 35 members […]

While UAB may be known globally for its renowned medical programs and services, recently it was the college’s school of engineering that stole the spotlight.

Will Reichard is one of the most decorated players in the history of Alabama Crimson Tide football program. After coming back for his final year of eligibility, he sailed enough successful kicks to become the all-time NCAA’s scoring leader in 2023. Reichard received an incredible honor this week from his hometown of Hoover, Alabama during […]

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) is excited to announce its 16th annual Pink Palace Casino Night, a night of fun and fundraising in support of local breast cancer research. The event will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Soiree Event Gallery in Hoover. The fun begins at 7:00 PM. Guests […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation Thursday approving a Newborn Screening Panel to check for genetic conditions in newborn babies. State Rep. Phillip Rigsby sponsored the bill after meeting a boy who has a rare genetic condition. The bill passed 98-0 and goes to the Senate. “This bill has the namesake for a […]

A pair of North Alabama lawmakers have stepped up with legislation in response to last week’s Alabama Supreme Court decision that basically declared embryos as children. House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) filed a “definition of a child” bill and State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) said he will file a bill to protect in vitro […]

In the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court's landmark decision to label frozen embryos as children, several political leaders and pro-IVF entities have registered their fervent opposition to it.

Last week’s ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that specified embryos created through in vitro fertilization are considered children, and therefore protected by the Alabama Constitution, is receiving attention from officials across state and party lines.  U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) expressed her support for the one-in-six Americans who struggle with infertility while remaining a […]

On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to a bill that would make it illegal for protestors to protest in a neighborhood at a private residence. “This bill allows the locals to bring in whatever local ordinances they want which could be replaced with what the state bill does,” State Sen. Arthur […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is emphasizing that he stands opposed to additional funding to help Ukraine and that he views the U.S. partially culpable for the war unfolding in the first place. Tuberville spoke about the continuing war during an appearance at the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington D.C. “We’re the […]

The lawmaker emphasized that this is not about anything other than protecting the rights of women in Alabama.

Last week, Senator Katie Britt teamed up with her Senate colleagues to honor Future Farmers of America by unanimously passing a resolution designating February 17-24, 2024 as National FFA Week.

On Thursday, the House Ways and Means Education Committee advanced Alabama’s landmark school choice legislation, the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students Education (CHOOSE) Act with a favorable report — sending it to a full vote of the House as soon as next week. The proposal would create education savings accounts (ESAs). Governor Kay […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide earned yet another massive victory on Wednesday night, taking down the Florida Gators 98-93 after an epic overtime battle. Struggling from beyond the arc, the Tide had to find new ways to get it done as their three-point game fell short for much of the night, especially in the first half. Alabama […]

The Alabama Council of Chapters of the Military Officers Association of America applaud Alabama Representative Chip Brown for introducing the Veterans Access-to-Care Bill (HB197) in the House and Alabama Senator Andrew Jones for introducing the bill in the Senate (SB135) and urge the Alabama State Legislature to enact this much-needed bill as quickly as possible. […]

The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services has teamed up with the state's Community College System to help disabled Alabamians gain in-demand credentials as well as access to quality jobs.

On Wednesday, the Alabama State Senate County and Municipal Government Committee voted to give a favorable report to legislation that would ban state agencies, public schools, and state colleges and universities from implementing or promoting “divisive concepts” such as critical race theory. It would also prohibit public institutions from maintaining a diversity, equity, and inclusion […]

As campaign ads sweep across screens in the home stretch of a bloody primary election contest between two sitting Alabama congressmen, Rep. Jerry Carl is calling for his opponent Rep. Barry Moore to “denounce the misleading television ads” being pushed by a group that Moore claimed he rejected support from in the 2024 cycle.  In […]

In a surprising decision, the Alabama Supreme Court said last week that under state law frozen embryos can now be considered children and individuals who destroy them can legally be held responsible.

Last week, the Alabama Senate passed legislation to ban the sale or manufacture of fake meat-like products that are produced through culturing of cells in a laboratory. SB23 is sponsored by Alabama State Senator Jack Williams (R-Wilmer), who chairs the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee. The bill would prohibit and provide criminal penalties for […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama State Senate debated legislation that would exempt baby formula, diapers, and other select baby products as well as feminine hygiene products from sales and use taxes. SB62 is sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur). “Under existing law, there are a variety of exemptions and exclusions applicable to state sales and […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee advanced a bill that defines gender terms to correspond with the scientific biology of the individual. Senate Bill 92 (SB92) is being sponsored by State Senator April Weaver (R-Briarfield). “I am here today to introduce SB92 which codifies which codifies the time honored definitions of […]