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Aderholt cosponsors bill requiring US to fly American-made flags

WASHINGTON – In what he calls a "commonsense step in putting American manufacturing first," U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt is cosponsoring legislation that would require...

Britt boosts bipartisan legislation that would allow clergy to opt in to Social Security

WASHINGTON — In a move to provide a "dignified retirement" for clergy, Sen. Katie Britt joined Sen. Maggie Hassan in reintroducing the bipartisan "Clergy...

Guest opinion: Tax breaks for athletes? NIL exemption should be punted

Last week, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn filed a bill that, if passed, would make earnings of college athletes in the state of Alabama through Name,...

Strong, Tuberville legislation aims to protect America’s agricultural land from China, other adversaries

WASHINGTON — Citing agriculture as a key part of national security, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong reintroduced today the Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign...

North Alabama school systems support Strong legislation to ‘promote patriotism’

WASHINGTON — School districts across North Alabama have endorsed proposed legislation requiring a daily Pledge of Allegiance and the American flag to be "prominently...

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...

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...