Arkansas federal judge strikes down transgender care law. What about Alabama’s?
The case reinforces the likelihood of Alabama loses its lawsuit over a similar law criminalizing the provision of gender-affirming care.
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ACLU: Marshall’s support of Arkansas law barring transgender youth care misguided
The ACLU of Alabama says instead of focusing on Alabama prisons, AG Marshall is attacking transgender youth in Arkansas.
Sarah Sanders attends fundraiser in Birmingham
Sanders recently attended a fundraising reception in Birmingham in her bid to be the next governor of Arkansas.
Arkansas governor vetoes trans health care bill
Hutchinson urged his fellow Republicans to consider a "thoughtful study of the science and ethics surrounding the issue before acting."
Auburn moves on from head coach Gus Malzahn
Current Auburn defensive coordinator Kevin Steele has been named interim head coach.
Auburn’s blowout loss could put Malzahn in the hot seat
There was reportedly some discussions on the Auburn Board of Trustees for firing Malzahn at the end of last year. His performance this year could bring that back up.
Planned Parenthood says Alabama is poised to outlaw abortion if Barrett is confirmed
“If Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court, Alabama could be at the center of the fight to overturn Roe v. Wade,” said Barbara Ann Luttrell, Planned Parenthood Southeast's vice president of external affairs.
Tuscaloosa, Lee County homeowners made over $1 million with Airbnb during Football weekends
Airbnb reports that homeowners in Lee County and Tuscaloosa County earned over $1 million in combined supplemental income through home sharing on Airbnb during this year’s Auburn and Alabama home football weekends. This helped the counties significantly expand their lodging capacity and welcome the surge in visitors as hotels reached peak capacity during football weekends. … Continued
Report: Though improving, Alabama remains one of country’s most corrupt states
Alabama has been ranked again as one of the country’s most corrupt states, according to a new survey conducted by Illinois State University’s Institute Corruption Studies, though the ranking this year is a major improvement from last year. The new survey lists Alabama as the fifth-most corrupt state in terms of illegal corruption — or … Continued
Dial endorsed by former candidate in Ag Commissioner runoff
Tracy “T.O.” Crane has thrown his support – and hopefully 55k votes – behind Gerald Dial. Republican Agriculture Commissioner candidate Tracy “T.O.” Crane ran a good race, receiving over 50,000 votes but now he’s throwing his support behind Gerald Dial. Crane decided to back Dial after assessing the two runoff candidates’ experience, background, and vision … Continued
June 21, 2018