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Britt auto safety bill would require female crash test dummies

WASHINGTON – If legislation introduced by Sen. Katie Britt is approved, original crash test dummies Vince and Larry will be joined by Vickie and...

State’s Big 10 Mayors applaud Glock switch ban

MONTGOMERY – A major piece of legislation, signed into law today by Gov. Kay Ivey, has been praised by mayors of the state's largest...

Britt in bipartisan effort to update outdated legislation protecting kids on social media

WASHINGTON – Linking social media usage to the mental health crisis affecting American youths, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt joined fellow Sens. Dr. Bill Cassidy...

Aderholt reintroduces bipartisan Deliver for Democracy Act to improve USPS

WASHINGTON – To help address inefficiencies with the U.S. Postal Service, U.S. Reps. Robert B. Aderholt and Emanuel Cleaver II (D-Mo.) reintroduced the "Deliver...

Strong’s bill to boost bioterrorism defense passes House; goes to Senate

WASHINGTON — A bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong to strengthen the nation's defense against bioterrorism was unanimously passed by the U.S. House...

Strong’s Homeland Security legislation gets unanimous approval in House

WASHINGTON — A pair of bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong to strengthen homeland security practices were passed unanimously Monday by the U.S....

‘Lock the clock’: Tuberville renews push to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

WASHINGTON – “Well, it’s that time again." With that statement as Americans prepare to “spring forward” this weekend, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville renewed his effort...

Tuberville bill would protect Alabama shrimpers, farmers and producers

WASHINGTON – Recognizing the adverse impact of foreign shrimp and agriculture products dumped on American - and Alabama - markets, Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined...

Tuberville in bipartisan push for healthier food options for SNAP participants

WASHINGTON – To help raise awareness of and encourage healthy eating, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Ben Ray Luján...

Lomax bill to ban foreign influence in state elections backed by Secretary of State, Speaker of the House

MONTGOMERY – A bill by State Rep. James Lomax to ban foreign national influence in Alabama elections has gained the backing of two of...