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Alabama Lottery Bill Passes Senate

By Brent Wilson on April 25, 2019

The Alabama Senate has passed SB 220, a “clean” paper lottery bill.

The bill, sponsored by Greg Albritton (R – Atmore) and supported by Del Marsh (R – Anniston), would…

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The Bravery of Nigel Shelby

By Sidney Stokes on April 25, 2019 | Opinion

I’ve written over 300 articles in the last few years, I like to believe that in my writing I offer up a fresh perspective on whatever it is I’m writing about. So I am very…

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Huntsville Named Most Affordable Place To Live In U.S.

By Brent Wilson on April 24, 2019

A city in Alabama was named the most affordable place to live in the U.S. by USNews.

According to the article, Huntsville is the most affordable place to live out of the…

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Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill Passes Senate Committee

By Brent Wilson on April 24, 2019

The Senate version of the CARE Act, a medical marijuana bill, has passed its first hurdle. The Senate Committee voted in favor of the CARE Act by a vote of 6-2, with three people…

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Over-prescribing Alabama Opioid Docs Busted, But Who’s Helping The Patients?

By Clete Wetli on April 22, 2019 | Opinion

It’s time to stop stigmatizing addicts and, instead, praise and encourage those who choose the hard path to recovery.

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Alabama Bill Would Set Guidelines On Release Of Recorded Police Videos

By Brent Wilson on April 19, 2019

A bill filed by State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D – Birmingham) would make recorded police videos, such as those recorded by body cams, not part of the public record. The bill would, however,…

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Alabama Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Advances Out of Committee

By Brent Wilson on April 18, 2019

Alabama is one step closer to reducing the penalties for marijuana possession in Alabama after SB 98 advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee 11-0.

The bill, introduced by Bobby Singleton (D –…

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HB 314 and SB 211: A Handmaid’s Tale in Alabama

By Lanier Isom on April 15, 2019 | Opinion

Since the beginning of 2019, 14 states have passed or introduced 250 bills restricting abortion. Emboldened by a conservative-leaning Supreme Court, lawmakers are determined to challenge access to safe, legal abortion nationally by introducing unconstitutional…

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Alabama Republicans Have Hypocrisy In The Bag

By Clete Wetli on April 15, 2019 | Opinion

For whatever delusional reason, the Republicans think that any environmentally friendly proposal is somehow an egregious affront to the sacred altar of capitalism.

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Alabama “Red Flag” Bill Aims To Reduce Gun Violence, Allows Courts To Remove Guns From Those Considered A Threat

By Matthew Tyson on April 14, 2019

Representative Merika Coleman (D – Birmingham) wants to do something about gun violence in the state of Alabama.

On March 21, Coleman introduced HB265, also known as the Gun Violence Protective…

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