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Britt reintroduces bipartisan retirement fairness legislation for non-profit employees

WASHINGTON – To help employees of non-profit organization invest for retirement, Sen. Katie Britt joined fellow Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Dr. Bill Cassidy (R-La.),...

Tuberville legislation would eliminate Reagan-era tax on Social Security

WASHINGTON – In a move to erase a law signed by former President Ronald Reagan, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced...

North Alabama organizations receive grants to assist domestic violence, sexual assault victims

MONTGOMERY – Several area organizations recently received state grants to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Gov. Kay Ivey awarded more than $900,000...

Safe Alabama: Ivey launches public safety package

MONTGOMERY – Vowing to "create a safer Alabama," Gov. Kay Ivey unveiled a bipartisan-backed public safety package during her State of the State address...

Aderholt announces $300,000 ARC grant for improvements to Mentone’s Moon Lake Village

MENTONE -- To help preserve history and enhance tourism, the  Appalachian Regional Commission has approved a $300,000 grant for the Town of Mentone to...

Bill would continue state wiretapping program named for fallen Huntsville police officer

MONTGOMERY -- A bill to continue the state wiretapping program first enacted in 2022 has been introduced in the Alabama House. The legislation (HB137)...

Ivey supports ban on smart phone use in public schools

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey supported a bill Tuesday that would ban smart phones and other devices. Legislation prohibiting the use of smart phones and...

With bipartison legislation, Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care

WASHINGTON — In her continuing fight to help provide obstetric care in the state's and nation's rural areas, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt joined Sens.Maggie...

Tuberville co-sponsors legislation to improve access to care for veterans

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville introduced a bill Monday to increase access to care for veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs providers...

Ivey, lawmakers target Glock switches in proposed legislation

MONTGOMERY — In the wake of mass shootings, including one in Birmingham that left four people dead, Gov. Kay Ivey and lawmakers from both...