Legislature passed General Fund budget, moves to Ivey’s desk
The approved budgetary funding will now move to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed.
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Senate committee OKs second chance bill
The legislation was given a favorable of 8-2 and will move to the full Senate.
Opponents speak out in public hearing on expansion of “Don’t Say Gay” law
Several speakers testified about the dangers of outing, suicidality in the LGBTQ+ community, and the legislation in general.
Senate Committee OKs bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance
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Governor confirms new district judge for Madison County
Smith is filling a vacancy left due to previous judge Patrick Tuten being appointed to a circuit judgeship.
DHR to begin reimbursing stolen SNAP benefits
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U.S. Senate makes historic confirmation of Abudu to circuit court
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National advocate speaks against Gov. DeSantis’ anti-Black, anti-LGBTQ+ policies
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Anti-ESG bill passes Senate
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Senate OKs bill to allow fingerprinting and DNA collection of undocumented immigrants
The bill's sponsor says the aim is to prevent people crossing the border multiple times using different names.