Bill to adjust name of Edmund W. Pettus Bridge passes the Alabama Senate
The bill passed the Senate 23-3 and moves to the House for consideration.
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Legislature begins final week with education budget, Literacy Act revisions, telemedicine
More controversial pieces of legislation are likely to appear further into this week and extend the session's final days.
Reed issues proclamation honoring late British sculptor of three Montgomery-area statues
The late British sculptor is responsible for three Montgomery-area statues dedicated to central Alabama veterans. He died March 26, 2022.
Blanchard comes out against gas tax; urges governor, lawmakers to repeal it
If elected governor, Blanchard said would work to repeal the 2019 gas tax to combat rising inflation and oil prices affecting Alabamians.
Sen. Robert’s telehealth bill passes Senate
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Union officials: Bessemer Amazon workers told to keep working after smoke incident
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Woodfin to bring proposed pay raise for city employees before Birmingham City Council
Woodfin will bring the proposal to a committee Monday, with full approval from the council possible as soon as Tuesday.
Former Limestone County commissioner Ben Harrison announces run for Alabama House
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Brooks: Trump asked him to “rescind” 2020 election, return Trump to the White House
Trump asked him to "rescind" the results, remove President Joe Biden and call a special election to decide the presidency, according to Brooks.
Birmingham mayor excuses $35 million in outstanding traffic fines, parking fees
The initiative, named Stop and Go, provides pardons for 756,531 outstanding traffic and parking violations.