Daniels: National Democrats are silent on Trump, still in mourning
In an interview on Alabama Politics This Week podcast, Daniels was critical of Democratic strategy and messaging.
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See recent postsRevisiting the Alabama Child Protection Act: Our children are safer today
As technology advances, our laws must keep pace.
Prefiled bill would incentivize donations to rural hospitals with tax credits
State Rep. Terri Collins prefiled HB86, which aims to strengthen rural hospitals in Alabama.
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See recent postsAlabama’s overtime tax cut works for workers. Let’s make it permanent
A few legislators want to let the overtime tax exemption expire, putting a $230 million tax burden on working families. That's wrong.
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See recent postsThe trouble with political will
It's weird how in Alabama the political will of the legislature never seems to work out well for the average voter.
ACLU of Alabama releases 2025 Legislative Agenda
The ACLU of Alabama’s 2025 priorities include criminal justice reform, voting rights, reproductive justice and protecting First Amendment freedoms.
Ensler pushes gun violence measures: Glock switch ban, safety grants, more
Ensler’s approach blends law enforcement support with proactive community programs.
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Prefiled bills seek to “add some teeth” to immigration enforcement
Alabama’s state lawmakers are scheduled to begin debating immigration measures upon the 2025 Legislative Session’s start.
New bill would add conflict resolution class requirement to marriage licenses
Smitherman argues that the requirement could help reduce domestic violence between partners.
State lawmakers discuss regulating cryptocurrency in commission meeting
Sen. Bobby Singleton said legislators should remain open-minded but also “be prepared to set up those guardrails for consumer protections.”