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Many House members to participate in testing drive for Black HIV/AIDs Awareness Day Wednesday

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Dozens of Alabama lawmakers are expected to take part in a testing drive on Wednesday to raise HIV and AIDs awareness. The lawmakers will get tested at an event at the Alabama State House for Black HIV/AIDs Awareness Day, Feb. 7. Many of the lawmakers are black but some … Continued
February 7, 2018

Jones calls for extension to community health center funding

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, signed onto a bipartisan letter to Senate leadership Monday calling for the re-authorization of a fund crucial for community health centers across the country. Authorization for the Community Health Center Fund — which supports centers that provide health services to millions of the nation’s most … Continued
February 6, 2018

Gadsden attorney Cody Robinson qualifies to run for circuit judge in 16th circuit

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Gadsden attorney Cody Robinson has qualified to run for the Republican nomination for Place 4 circuit court judge in Alabama’s 16th judicial circuit. “I have practiced law in the courts of Alabama for fifteen years, representing individuals, families, businesses and government agencies,” Robinson said in a statement. “I have … Continued
February 6, 2018

Senate approves bill intended expand rural broadband access

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate on Thursday approved a bill intended to expand rural access to highspeed broadband internet. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Clay Scofield, R-Guntersville, aims to expand private investment in broadband infrastructure by providing tax incentives to telecommunications and cable companies that invest in rural areas. Senate Bill … Continued
February 5, 2018

House passes pair of bills toughening domestic violence sentencing

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The House passed a pair of bills on Tuesday that could make the murder of a spouse in the presence of their child a capital offense and toughen sentencing for other non-homicide domestic violence offenses when committed in the presence of a child. The bills’ sponsor, Rep. Phillip Pettus, … Continued
February 2, 2018

Ivey awards more than $10.5 million in community improvement grants

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded more than $10.5 million in community development block grants to 28 towns and cities, providing funds for those communities to improve their streets and water, sewer and drainage systems. Ivey said the block grants are needed to address the health and welfare of … Continued
February 2, 2018

House committee approves bill to regulate exempt religious day cares

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter A bill that would revoke the exemption status of non-profit religious day cares and bring them under the oversight of Department of Human Resources health and safety regulations passed out of committee Tuesday. The move marks the legislation’s first approval in the sometimes lengthy process. It’ll need to be … Continued
January 31, 2018

Ride-sharing bill approved in the House, but it will need a second vote in the Senate

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill that could potentially take ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft statewide. The House approved the bipartisan bill overwhelmingly, 97–3, after hours of debate led to a Democratic amendment, which adds more specific non-discrimination rules for the companies. The bill … Continued
January 31, 2018