Federal judge: Alabama’s anti-panhandling laws likely violate constitution
Federal court Judge Keith Watkins said the laws against begging and soliciting are likely be to deemed violations of free speech.
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Biden’s Afghanistan policy becomes a Senate race issue
All four GOP candidates for Senate denounced President Joe Biden and his handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Ivey leads letter to Biden telling him to leave SCOTUS at nine justices
The Constitution establishes the Supreme Court, but does not set the number of justices, nor does it forbid Congress from enlarging the Court.
Legislature to consider bill barring enforcement of federal gun laws
The legislation would bar state and local government from helping enforce federal gun laws.
Shelby proposes a balanced budget amendment
Shelby has sponsored similar legislation each Congress since joining the Senate.
Congressman Rogers supports Biden’s airstrikes in Syria
The Department of Defense said that the strikes were against an Iranian-backed militia position in Syria.
House committee gives favorable report to “born alive” bill
“The born alive” bill, House Bill 237, is sponsored by State Rep. Ginny Shaver, R-Leesburg.
Monday is Presidents Day
Presidents Day is a state holiday so many schools, libraries, banks and businesses are closed.
Bill to allow the collecting of antique slot machines passes the House
HB135 would allow people to collect pre-1960 slot machines.
Shelby, Tuberville vote to declare Trump impeachment trial unconstitutional
Only five Senate Republicans voted against the motion.