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Bill would allow minors in military to open bank accounts, apply for loans

Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre, recently introduced a bill in the Alabama Legislature that would allow minors in the military to open bank accounts and apply for loans. Under current Alabama law, service members under 19 years old are not allowed to open their own checking and savings accounts or apply for loans. “The young men … Continued
April 5, 2019

Senate confirms one, reconfirms three to Community College System board of trustees

The Alabama Senate confirmed one new member and reconfirmed three returning members to the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees on Tuesday upon appointment by Gov. Kay Ivey. The new confirmed member is businessman and Vietnam veteran John Mitchell. He will be representing District 2 for a four-year term, replacing Ron Fantroy who served … Continued
April 4, 2019

The 7th Project opens 2019 congressional internship applications

On Wednesday, The 7th Project announced application openings for their 2019 Congressional Internship Program, which gives college students who are residents of Alabama’s 7th District the opportunity to work with U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell in her Washington, D.C. office. “The 7th Project has been a wonderful partner in providing interns for my office,” Sewell said. … Continued
April 4, 2019

Sen. Richard Shelby introduces disaster relief amendment to Senate

Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, urged Senate members on Monday to approve legislation provided disaster relief funds to Alabama and other areas that have recently suffered from natural disasters. The measure would provide $13.45 billion in aid to states and territories affected by disasters in 2018 and 2019. It would also provide $600 million in nutrition … Continued
April 2, 2019

UAB research study finds that the majority of novel psychedelic drug users are white, college-educated men

A recent study at The University of Alabama Birmingham found that Novel psychedelics, such as 2C-B, 2C-E and 2C-I, are most commonly used by young, white, college-educated men. Novel psychedelics bear similarities to classic psychedelics like LSD and MDMA, but are less researched and, therefore, have less predictable effects. “Novel psychedelics are typically found online … Continued
April 2, 2019

Alabama Voting Rights Project highlights progress, deficiencies in state voting rights

When many Alabamians are released from jail, they assume they will never gain back their right to vote. The Alabama Voting Rights Project held a press conference in Montgomery on Wednesday during which they highlighted the importance of ensuring voting rights for all Alabamians and recognized achievements across the state in voting rights restoration. In … Continued
March 28, 2019

Alabama high school student advocates for dual enrollment programs on NBC’s “Today”

Student Ashley Kimbel of Grissom High School in Huntsville, Alabama, appeared on NBC’s “Today” last month as the newest advocate for dual-enrollment programs. Kimbel, who is a 17-year-old dually enrolled Calhoun Community College student, is nationally known for designing a lighter-functioning prosthetic foot for Marine Corps veteran amputee Kendall Bane. Bane and Kimbel appeared on … Continued
March 27, 2019

Sewell co-sponsors bill countering Trump’s request to repeal Affordable Care Act

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, co-sponsored legislation on Tuesday morning that would reverse the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine the Affordable Care Act, just one day after the Justice Department asked federal courts to overturn the Affordable Care Act. The legislation, created by House Democrats, would lower health insurance premiums, strengthen protections for people with … Continued
March 27, 2019

Retired Air Force Gen. Ed Crowell running for mayor of Montgomery

With over 35 years of service under his belt and multiple military awards, Ret. U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ed Crowell is running for mayor of Montgomery. Crowell announced his campaign at a press conference on Monday afternoon. He hopes to replace 10-year incumbent Mayor Todd Strange, who has declared this his final term in … Continued
March 26, 2019