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House passes bill to further criminalize marijuana use despite pushback

Rep. Patrick Sellers' House Bill 72 faced sharp criticism from fellow Democratic lawmakers.

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January 30, 2026

Senate committee passes bill requiring App Store age verification

Right-wing advocacy groups and Facebook's parent company Meta were among the bill's supporters at Wednesday's hearing.

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January 29, 2026

German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation

State and local officials celebrated the investment as a win for Alabama's manufacturing sector.

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January 28, 2026

Gov. Ivey touts controversial CHOOSE Act in celebration of National School Choice Week

The governor used her proclamation as an opportunity to push for further state funding of private education.

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January 27, 2026

Center for Biological Diversity seeks protections for rare Alabama fish

The Stippled Studfish is a rare freshwater fish which, after decades of development, pollution and worsening drought, can now only be found in a few isolated streams in Alabama. However, thanks to a recent petition by the Center for Biological Diversity, the stippled studfish may gain new federal protections under the Endangered Species Act, ESA. … Continued

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January 26, 2026

Sen. Britt reaffirms support for controversial SAVE Act

The Alabama Republican defended the bill, which mandates voters provide proof of citizenship, calling election integrity “critical to our democracy.”

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January 23, 2026

Senate Judiciary Committee passes bills on voting rights restoration, increased criminal penalties

The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee approved measures streamlining voting rights restoration for felons and increasing penalties for reckless endangerment and illegal handicap parking.

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January 22, 2026

House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education

The Healthy Early Development and Screen Time Act passed unanimously, limiting screen time for children 5 and younger in publicly funded learning centers.

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January 22, 2026

Local educator Craig Jelks officially launches independent bid for US Senate

Disillusioned with both major parties, the career educator announced he was running as an independent to represent everyday Alabamians.

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January 21, 2026