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On Thursday, the Alabama Library Association released a statement announcing their opposition to a House bill that could hold librarians criminally liable if they fail to remove materials that are inappropriate for children from public libraries and Alabama public schools. The bill also bans drags shows and other lewd performances targeting children. Craig Scott is the president of the Alabama Library Association (ALLA). "The message is clear – don't arrest Alabama librarians and stop turning o...
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) recently wrote an editorial in Newsweek in which he warned that the Corporate Transparency Act will add yet another layer of bureaucracy for small businesses to have to deal with and if it passes into law it will result in some of them going to jail. "The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a classic example of intrusive big-government overreach," said Sen. Tuberville. "It places a new compliance burden on main street Americans with an LLC, and failure t...
On Tuesday the six members of the conference committee on the gambling bill voted 6 to 0 in favor of a controversial gambling bill. The House passed a massive gambling bill that would have generated between one and one point two billion dollars a year. That bill, which had been crafted by a House committee meeting in secret for over a year, was dead on arrival in the Senate. The Senate passed a more scaled back bill that would have brought in an estimated $300 million. Conference Committee...
Republican voters went to the polls in Marshall County on Tuesday to select their next state Representative. Jeana Ross won the special Republican primary runoff election in House District 27. "Thank you to the voters in House District 27. It will be my honor to represent you in the Alabama Legislature," Ross said on social media. The unofficial results show that Alan Miller received 1,411 votes, (46.69% of the vote) while Jeana Ross received 1,611 votes (53.31%). Alabama Republican Party...
On Tuesday the House of Representatives narrowly approved a controversial Alabama constitutional amendment to expand gambling in the state of Alabama. However, the Senate, in a rare late-night vote, rejected the conference committee version of the bill that the leadership of both parties had tried to ram through the Legislature. A constitutional amendment requires a super majority of the Senators to pass. The convoluted gambling bill that the six-member conference committee approved just...
On Tuesday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) and State School Superintendent Eric Mackey released an advisory to public school districts across the state addressing the national controversy of the Biden Administration's new rules for Title IX. "Yesterday, the State of Alabama filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education's recently announced rule on Title IX," the AG and State Superintendent wrote. "Title IX, as passed by Congress in 1972, prohibits sex-based...
On Wednesday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell spoke on the floor of the Congress to honor the service of A.C. Roper upon his retirement. Roper was the first African-American three star general in the U.S. Army Reserve. "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary career and achievements of Lieutenant General A. C. Roper, the first African American three-star general in the U.S. Army Reserve, as he celebrates his retirement from 41 years of service in the United States Army," said Rep....
U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) and five other Senate colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland expressing concerns with current and future rulemakings regarding protections and Critical Habitat designations for Rice's whales ahead of upcoming budget hearings in the Senate. "While NOAA and BOEM's data is...
On Tuesday night a controversial constitutional amendment that would expand legalized gambling to as many as ten casinos across the state and created a lottery met an unexpected defeat in the Alabama Senate by just one vote. Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) indicated to reporters on Tuesday night that there would be a revote after the measure failed 20 to 15. Since this is a constitutional amendment, it requires a three fifths majority to pass both Houses. The House of...
On Friday, the Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) announced that he has appointed Rep. Margie Wilcox (R-Mobile) to the Energy Council's Executive Committee. The Energy Council is a non-partisan legislative organization comprised of 15 energy-producing states in the United States and two Canadian provinces. Formed in 1975, the Council serves as a forum for energy and related environmental policy dialogue. Ledbetter said that Rep. Wilcox's strong...
On Friday, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen (R) issued a statement applauding the Alabama Legislature for final passage of legislation to ban the practice of ranked choice voting in Alabama elections. "Before I was Alabama's Secretary of State, I publicly opposed the concept of ranked choice voting in Alabama elections," said Secretary Allen in a statement. "Elections conducted using ranked choice voting violate the fundamental principle of 'one-person one-vote.'" Senate Bill 186 (SB186) is...
On Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that technology company Meta Platforms plans to open an $800 million data center in Montgomery that will support 100 operational jobs and build on the company's previous investment in the state. "Each day, millions of people around the world use Meta's products, and the next-generation Alabama data center in Montgomery will soon help keep the company's popular platforms running smoothly," said Governor Ivey. "Meta is putting down roots in...
The exodus from major metropolitan areas that peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic—when people fled large cities in part due to pandemic restrictions, small living spaces, and the high cost of rent and real estate—is continuing. Census data shows that interstate migration rates are sliding back to pre-pandemic rates, but the trend of moving to smaller cities may last longer than anticipated. CitizenShipper examined domestic migration trends from the Census Bureau to see where Americans moved bet...
Every day, nine people in the United States die due to distracted driving, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Distracted driving comprises any activity that results in the driver taking their eyes off the road, whether it's eating and drinking, adjusting car controls, smoking, or fumbling with the radio—but cellphone use is by far the most dangerous. Sending a single text takes a driver's eyes off the road for an average of five seconds, according to the National H...
On Saturday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) delivered the commencement address at Faulkner University. Ivey's speech was a part of the ceremony in Tine Davis Gym as she congratulated the approximately 100 graduates. The Governor praised Faulkner for being a Christian university and inspired graduates to stay true to their faith as they begin a new chapter in their lives. "Faulkner University is a unique Christian university and a special place for young men and women to be transformed into...
Monday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) released a video honoring U.S. Air Force Airman Chesca Barnett of Brierfield as the May "Veteran of the Month." In addition to her service in the U.S. Air Force, Airman Barnett now serves as a pharmacist at Children's of Alabama in Birmingham, and as an adjunct professor at Jefferson State Community College and Samford University. "Chesca Barnett of Brierfield went to the U.S. Air Force Academy at age 17 thinking that she would one day become an...
On Monday, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) was in Montgomery to address a gathering of the Montgomery Rotary Club. "You all are the heartbeat of communities and bringing people together," Sen. Britt told the Montgomery Rotarians. "When we say the American dream what does that mean?" Britt asked. "So you can give your children the opportunity to surpass you. It is not about money or wealth or even fame and fortune," but rather empowering them to achieve their dreams. "Our nation was built...
On Monday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed House Bill 182 (HB162), sponsored by Rep. Craig Lipscomb (R-Gadsden), to strengthen homeowners' rights against squatters who illegally occupy their property. "It has been said that a person's home is their castle, yet after a national rise in illegal occupations of homeowner's private property, it is apparent that more must be done to halt criminals from commandeering people's homes," said Governor Ivey. The new law creates stiff penalties for...
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) recently today honored five Alabama companies for their accomplishments in selling products in markets around the world and contributing to the robust exporting activities that are sparking economic growth at home. "Last year, Alabama exports went to 190 countries, showing the power of our 'Made in Alabama' brand across the globe," Governor Ivey said. "The high-performing companies we're honoring today are finding success on a global stage, and I want to ensure...
On Monday, Clean Up Alabama executive director Hannah Rees sent out a notice for a call to action urging supporters to call their state Senator and urge passage of controversial library legislation that would hold librarians responsible if inappropriate materials were found in the children's section of a public library. House Bill 385 (HB 385) is sponsored by State Representative Arnold Mooney (R-Indian Springs) declares that adults who "distribute material that is harmful to minors is a public...
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is marking the 1-year anniversary of its Interim Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by announcing actions taken to address onsite sewage issues in Lowndes County. Since ADPH signed the Interim Agreement on May 3, 2023, ADPH has created an Environmental Health Assessment to analyze health risks related to exposure to sewage from failing onsite septic systems. ADPH has also...
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) and President of the National Oceanic Industries Association (NOIA) Erik Milito penned an op-ed in Fox News calling for congress to pass legislation to restore America's energy independence. "The Biden administration has waged war on American energy," Tuberville and Milito wrote. "Costs have skyrocketed. Both consumers and producers are being crushed by burdensome regulations. It is critical that Congress prioritize the passage of bipartisan legislation...
On Wednesday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin admitted to Congress that the Biden Administration has suspended arms sale to Israel, even though the U.S. Congress just passed aid for the country after they were attacked by Iran. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) told the Alabama Gazette that this is "the worst kind of betrayal." "Israel is one of our closest and most important allies," said Tuberville. "We should be consistent in supporting our friend as they fight a war for their very sur...
On Wednesday, the Alabama Legislature passed legislation to cap ad valorem tax increases on homes at seven percent per year. House Bill 73 is sponsored by State Representative Phillip Pettus (R-Killeen). It was carried in the Senate by Senator David Sessions (R-Grand Bay). "This is a cap this is not a tax cut," said Sen. Sessions. "Recently in the last few years inflation has been hitting real hard. Housing has been at a deficit and property taxes have been increasing substantially and this...
EUTAW: TS Police Support League, Inc. presented a $10,000.00 donation to the Greene Count Public Golf Course which will allow them to remain operational for three (3) months as options for long-term sustainability are explored. TSPSLI President Sheila Hann Smith stated, "The Greene Couty Public Golf Course is a vital outdoor amenity in Greene County, and we cannot stand by and allow it to permanently close. Hundreds travel to play the 9-hole course each year, providing an important tourist...
