Alex Jobin

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Legislature

New bill would add conflict resolution class requirement to marriage licenses

Smitherman argues that the requirement could help reduce domestic violence between partners.

January 17, 2025

U.S. House passes ban on transgender athletes

The bill was originally introduced in the Senate by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville in 2023.

January 16, 2025

Tuberville praises Hegseth in Secretary of Defense confirmation hearing

Many Republicans on the committee, including Tuberville, praised Hegseth and largely ignored questions about his character or experience.

January 15, 2025

Sen. Tuberville introduces bill to fight “swatting”

"Swatting" occurs when an individual makes a false report of an ongoing emergency or threat of violence in order to intimidate someone.

January 14, 2025

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Sen. Tuberville backs Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act

The bill looks to allow individuals who are licensed to conceal carry in their home state to do the same in other states.

January 13, 2025

Tuberville refiles ban on transgender athletes in sports

The bill would effectively ban transgender individuals' participation in sports.

January 10, 2025

Alabama unions celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act

President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, a bill which looks to make the distribution of Social Security funds more equitable.

January 8, 2025

Woman found dead in Alabama jail just days after being detained

The nature of Washington's death has not yet been made public.

January 7, 2025

Amazon gives paid leave to Alabama woman who was injured in NOLA on New Years Eve

An Alabama Amazon employee will receive paid time off after initial reporting to the contrary.

January 6, 2025

Members of AL congressional delegation share comments ahead of House speaker vote

At noon on Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote to elect the Speaker of the House, just over a year after former-Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-CA, was ousted from the position by members of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus. After weeks of failed votes, the Republican majority ultimately elected Rep. Mike Johnson, R-LA, to … Continued

January 3, 2025