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On Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R), Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon and the Baldwin County Bridge Company on Wednesday announced the signing of an agreement for the state to purchase the Foley Beach Express Bridge in Orange Beach. The sale means that the bridge will become toll free immediately upon the ownership change, saving residents and tourists alike money; while substantially reducing traffic delays for folks waiting to cross the bridge, and ending ongoing legal issues between the...
On Thursday, U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-Saks) and Adam Smith (D-Washington), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act. The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act will serve as the base text for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "Day and night, the brave men and women who serve in our Armed Forces are working to keep our nation safe. It's...
On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed the bipartisan "Working for Alabama" package – an ambitious set of reforms that legislators hope will strengthen the state of Alabama's workforce development efforts, improving Alabama's low labor force participation rate and growing the state's economy. Alabama has historically low unemployment at just 3.0% unemployment. Unfortunately, the state still has widespread poverty because over 42% of adult Alabamians do not have a job (...
A new study indicates that hunters who consumed the meat of a deer infected with chronic wasting disease (CWD) have died from the experience. "Two Hunters from the Same Lodge Afflicted with Sporadic CJD," it reads. "Is Chronic Wasting Disease to Blame?" The authors highlight "a cluster of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) cases after exposure to chronic wasting disease (CWD)-infected deer." Those findings, they say, are "suggestive of potential prion transmission from CWD-infected deer to...
On Wednesday, Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) released a statement in response to Daniels loss in Tuesday's election results for the Alabama second congressional district. "Last night, the results did not go as we had hoped, and I respect the decision of the voters in AL-2," Daniels said. "Though we were looking for a different outcome, I carry forward a sense of gratitude and purpose that is stronger than ever. I am profoundly thankful to my family, who have...
Monday, April 22, 2024, is Confederate Memorial Day. State offices are closed in remembrance of the soldiers and sailors who served defending the State of Alabama and the Confederate States of America (C.S.A.) during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865. Federal government offices, as well as most banks, businesses, and schools, will be open. On Saturday, the Alabama Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans are hosting their annual Confederate Memorial Day event at Confederate Memorial Park. The pa...
On Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on the Israel, Ukraine, and Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Acts and the 21st Century Peace Through Strength Acts. Following the votes Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) released a statement claiming that President Joesph R. Biden (D) has shown weakness and that that has endangered America and its allies. "Because of the weakness displayed by President Biden, our nation and our allies around the globe are in grave danger," Re...
On Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed $billions in military aid packages for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) voted for the aid bills. Following the vote, Aderholt said that the United States has a "moral obligation" to send the aid and added that, "We are sending guns and bullets today, so we won't have to send our sons and daughters tomorrow." "Today, I voted to send weapons to three democratic nations under attack or threat by our...
On Monday, former candidate for Alabama State House, District 27, Marshall County Commissioner Bill Stricklend, announced that he is endorsing Alan Miller to fill the vacant State House seat in the Republican Primary Runoff election on April 30. "I cannot think of a more qualified candidate than Alan Miller who has spent the past few decades serving the people here in District 27," said Stricklend. "Alan is a public servant, not a politician. He is exactly who we need representing us in...
The Democratic Party National Convention begins after the deadline for all candidates and parties to finalize their ballot. Without an official nominee for President and Vice President there is a danger under current law that President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris could actually be left off the ballot in Alabama. The Alabama Republican Party announced on Wednesday that they have endorsed legislation to allow President Biden on the ballot despite the missed deadline. The...
On Saturday, the Birmingham Stallions defeated the D.C. Defenders 20 to 18 in a come from behind victory. Skip Holtz is in his third season as the Stallions head coach. Holtz and the Stallions won the championship both years that they were in the USFL. "What a great football game," said Coach Holtz. "Two teams fighting their tails off." "They battled, and they battled, and they battled," said Holtz. "We got the lead in some nasty conditions, and they took the lead back and we came back and got...
According to a recent study, Alabama is sixth in America for the states with the lowest composite debt. Credit score experts at Creditsecrets.com analyzed public records from reliable sources to examine state and national debts, applying specific weights on a simple 0-100 scale to rank U.S. states with the highest and lowest debt levels combining consumer debt per capita with state debt as a percentage of GDP. Alabama came in sixth, with consumer debt per capita at just $77,981 and a government...
The Alabama House Judiciary Committee recently voted to give a favorable report for legislation to crack down on bad parents who allow their teens to host alcohol parties in their homes. The bill would also give law enforcement the right to enter any home where he has a reasonable suspicion that a law is being violated. The parent would still be liable for the lawlessness at the residence even if they are not present at the event. House Bill 419 (HB419) is sponsored by State Representative Reed...
The Indy Racing League will be in Alabama on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at the Barber Motorsports Park near Leeds in Jefferson County. This three-day event draws Indy racing league fans from across Alabama and beyond. The race itself will begin at 12 noon on Sunday. The race will be televised on NBC. 27 cars are expected to be in the field on Sunday. The teams were in Long Beach California last weekend. Motorsports has a long storied tradition in...
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed legislation to send $95 billion in military aid for U.S. allies as well as humanitarian assistance for Gaza. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) voted against the $61 billion aid for Ukraine in its over two-year war with Russia. Sen. Tuberville spoke on the Senate floor to express his concern over the Biden administration's use of American taxpayer money to bankroll Ukraine, which he called an unwinnable war. "I cannot believe we are here again," said...
On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would prevent state tax incentives from flowing to companies that deny their employees access to private ballot votes over whether to unionize their workplace. Senate Bill 231 (SB231) is sponsored by State Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur). It was carried in the House of Representatives by House Majority Leader Brett Stadthagen (R-Hartselle). The legislation is supported by the Speaker of the House. Speaker Nathaniel...
Last week Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) hosted a legislative reception at the Governor's Mansion to celebrate 100 years of sound forest management by the Alabama Forestry Commission. The Governor and Legislature commemorated the generations of men and women who have made it their mission to protect and sustain all 23.1 million acres of the state's forests over the last century. "We express our gratitude to Governor Ivey, our sponsors, and everyone that made last night an evening to remember,"...
On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) released a statement on her vote to pass the controversial H.R. 815, the National Security Supplemental Bill. "This legislation, while imperfect, will make critical strides to reestablish credible American deterrence and move us closer to restoring the peace through strength that President Biden inherited," Sen. Britt said in a statement. "I am proud that important bills I have cosponsored will be enacted into law through this package, including...
The Alabama Legislative Session has just five days left and there is still no resolution on the gambling issue. Sources have told the Alabama Gazette that there will be no gambling bill brought to the floor on Thursday, April 24. Rep. Craig Lipscomb (R-Gadsden) told the Alabama Gazette on Thursday that there is "no telling when that is going to come down" from the conference committee for a vote. Rep. Artis "A.J." McCampbell (D-Livingston) was asked by the Alabama Gazette if it would be brought...
The NFL draft begins on Thursday night with the first round. The second and third rounds will be on Friday. On Saturday the remaining rounds of the draft will be held. The NFL draft has become a major sporting event itself as fans of NFL fans hope that their team's next great player will be found. College fans also watch to see how the NFL views their favorite college players. There are numerous examples of players who were great college players who were not nearly as successful at the pro level...
On Thursday, the Alabama House concurred with Senate changes to legislation to help homeowners combat squatters. House Bill 182 (HB182) was sponsored by State Representative Craig Lipscomb (R - Gadsden). While this has not really been a major problem in Alabama, nationally homeowners are finding that squatters illegally taking residence in homes and property has become a growing phenomenon. "Large cities and metropolitan areas across the county have recently experienced an epidemic of squatters...
The nation has been rocked this week by pro-Palestinian protests on the campuses of Columbia, USC, Texas, Emory, Northwestern, and other campuses after the Congress passed and President Joseph R. Biden (R) signed a package of military aid for the nation of Israel. On Wednesday U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Alabama), Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), and 24 of their Senate Republican colleagues yesterday sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona urging...
On Wednesday, April 17, the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee voted to reject legislation that would have made police body cam and dash cam video public. SB14 would have made both bodycam and dash cam video a matter of public record. It would require any law enforcement agency, sheriff or police department to release the footage within 30 days of a request to view it. According to the synopsis, "Under existing law, a recording made by a body-worn camera or dashboard camera used by law...
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration is announcing $4 million for port improvements in Alabama under a new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) program created to improve air quality for truck drivers, port workers and families that live in communities surrounding ports. The Port of Mobile will use the funding reduce fuel consumption and cut emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants from idling trucks. Nationally, the new Reduction of Truck Emissions at...
On Tuesday, the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) will meet to consider changes to the state code to prevent inappropriate books and agendas from being used to proselytize to children through the libraries. Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl, who serves on the APLS board, proposed the rules changes at a previous meeting. https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/api/filing/658c8e0c5bd0eca294127299/filing The changes are being considered in a public comment period. Wahl has made the...
