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

Bud McLaughlin -
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

Bud McLaughlin -
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

Mecca Musick -
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

Bud McLaughlin -
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

Bud McLaughlin -
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

Bud McLaughlin -
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

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

Legislation would place height limit, fines on squat trucks

Mecca Musick -
MONTGOMERY -- If an Alabama legislator has his way, some drivers in the state will have to straighten up, literally, when they take their...

Britt, Tuberville have an angle in fight for American fishermen

Bud McLaughlin -
WASHINGTON – If at first you don't succeed, try again. And that's what Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville are doing in their fight to...

Britt steers Laken Riley Act past final procedural hurdle

Bud McLaughlin -
WASHINGTON -- After clearing a procedural vote today, the Laken Riley Act is on its way to Senate approval. Needing a minimum 3/5 votes to...
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