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Epidemic of marijuana addictions

As a minister and leader in the church today, one of my greatest responsibilities is helping those I lead fully realize the life to which God has called them. So often we see in church today people choosing a temporary escape over the abundant life God has for them. When faced with pain and frustration, … Continued
October 15, 2019

Group urges legislators to pass female genital mutilation bills in upcoming session

Alabama is one of just 15 states where girls have no laws protecting them against female genital mutilation. The EndFGMToday initiative wants all states to pass laws outlawing the procedure in 2020. They also are trying to get federal legislation passed. “A major positive development in FGM legislation was the introduction of two federal companion … Continued
October 8, 2019

ADPH is awarding competitive grants to public water systems

Thursday, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Office of Oral Health, is offering public water systems the opportunity to compete for fluoridation grants to initiate, update or expand community water fluoridation. ADPH is offering a total of $100,000 to fund the one-year grants, with the maximum allowable award being $25,000 per water system. “In … Continued
August 23, 2019

Palmer and Norman introduce bill to requiring accurate abortion reporting

Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, and Congressman Ralph Norman, R-South Carolina, introduced H.R. 3580, the Ensuring Accurate and Complete Data Reporting Act, on Friday. The purpose of 3580 is to improve the reporting of abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Accurate and transparent reporting on abortion and children who survive abortion attempts … Continued
July 3, 2019

Deer meat imported from outside of the state must be deboned

Fall and Winter are celebrated by southerners for football and deer season. Under Alabama law, hunters are limited to just three bucks per year in this state. Since taking three bucks is relatively easy in Alabama, many Alabama hunters cross state lines in pursuit of more hunting opportunities. Unfortunately, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) continues to … Continued
September 17, 2018

State conservation officials warn hunters not to panic after CWD confirmed in Mississippi Deer

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Chronic Wasting Disease is continuing to spread across the country with Mississippi being the latest state to test positive for the disease that has killed thousands of deer across the country and spread to 25 states and two Canadian provinces. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has … Continued
February 26, 2018

Many Stumbling Blocks To Prison Reform

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley wants to float $800 million in bonds to build new prisons. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Commissioner, Jeff Dunn wants that, too. Some State Senators believe Bentley and Dunn are using the recent prison violence as a way to gin up support for their plan. They … Continued
October 3, 2016

Bentley Approves Emergency Funding for Zika Response

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, August 5, 2016, as the threat from the Zika virus continues to grow, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced that he has approved the use of emergency funds to support the State’s efforts against the Zika Virus. Governor Bentley approved the use of emergency funds up to $250,000 to … Continued
August 11, 2016

Byrne Urges President Obama to Use Remaining Ebola Funds to Fight Zika Virus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 3, 2016, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) sent a letter to President Obama calling on his administration to use unspent money that has been set aside to address the Zika virus. According to information provided by Congressman Byrne’s office, “In April, the Obama Administration announced that it … Continued
August 5, 2016