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Bill legalizing self-driving cars awaits Gov. Ivey’s signature

If signed, SB226 would legalize self-driving cars for personal use and prevent local governments from regulating or taxing them.
May 14, 2024

Governor awards grant to aid prosecution of impaired drivers

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $164,421 grant to improve safety on Alabama’s highways by stepping up prosecution in cases involving impaired driving. The grant will enable the state Office of Prosecution Services to provide local prosecutors and law enforcement with the proper training and technical assistance to obtain convictions in traffic stops and crash-related … Continued
August 31, 2020

If faith practices are “discriminatory,” do we really still have free speech?

Modern political candidates spend a lot of time presenting themselves as culturally acceptable to voters. That means a lot of talk about God, faith, and family, and often the winning candidate is the one who looks best driving a well-worn pickup truck. This is nothing new in American politics, but it’s a practice that is … Continued
October 31, 2019

McClendon bill would outlaw holding a cell phone while driving

Alabama State Sen. Jim McClendon, R-Springville, will introduce legislation that would make it illegal for Alabama motorists to operate a motor vehicle while holding their phones, whether that is texting or holding it to their ear to talk or communicating with their social media friends. “Under this proposed new law, drivers may make calls, but … Continued
December 5, 2018

A thank you note to Alabama’s teachers


My oldest daughter just turned sixteen. She’s driving, and as a dad, it’s a thrilling, but scary moment in life — this week, she started the tenth grade, and the reality is that during the school year, she spends nearly as much time at school as she does around her mom and me. For young … Continued
August 13, 2018

Etowah County sheriff candidate has questionable past

Rainbow City Police Chief Jonathon Horton is running for Etowah County Sheriff even though his criminal past would generally disqualify him from being a police officer in Rainbow City, much less County Sheriff. Horton has a history of domestic violence against his former wife and a conviction of 3rd-degree assault involving an accident in which … Continued
May 30, 2018