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Lawmaker files bill to ban treatments for transgender kids

Republican Wes Allen, R-Troy, filed a bill to prevent doctors from providing hormone replacement therapy or puberty suppressing drugs to people younger than 19 who identify as transgender. HB303, the Alabama Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act,  would make it a Class C felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, for doctors to … Continued
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February 21, 2020

Bill to loosen marijuana laws gets favorable report from committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday gave a favorable report to a bill that would decrease the criminal penalties for marijuana possession. Senate Bill 251, sponsored by Sen. Dick Brewbaker, R-Montgomery, would reclassify the possession of 1 ounce of less of marijuana as a fine-only offense. It would also … Continued
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February 22, 2018

Alabama Senate moves to make “upskirting” illegal

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate on Thursday voted unanimously to pass a bill that would make a voyeuristic act known as “upskirting” a felony. If passed by the House and signed into law, the legislation, sponsored by Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, would make it illegal for anyone to take a photo … Continued
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February 9, 2018

Jefferson County District Attorney indicted, suspended

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—Jefferson County’s incoming District Attorney has been indicted on felony perjury charges just days before he is scheduled to take office. Charles Todd Henderson, who was a surprise winner over incumbent Republican candidate Brandon Falls in November, has already been sworn in and was set to take over as … Continued
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January 16, 2017

Brutal Alabama inmate beat-down goes viral on hip hop site

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter On a Hip Hop site which regularly features public fighting captured on video, music videos, and aggregate news content, a fight between two Alabama prison inmates can be viewed. It has already been seen by almost a million users and counting. The 33-second video uploaded on November 12, 2016, … Continued
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November 14, 2016

Did Bentley Access Critic’s Medical Records?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Former members of Gov. Robert Bentley’s administration say the Governor is obsessed with his authority as Chief Magistrate. Bentley has been accused of ordering law enforcement agents to target critics, especially those who have exposed his relationship with former senior adviser Rebekah Caldwell Mason. And now, it is believed, … Continued
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May 9, 2016