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Rep. Ensler proposes bills to curb gun violence

Ensler proposed eight bills ranging from mental health support and prevention programs to a "red flag law" and bans on "ghost guns" and Glock switches.

Jacob Holmes

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April 21, 2023

Arrests in Dadeville shooting up to six

With three arrests on Thursday, law enforcement officials have now charged six suspects in connection to the deadly shooting.

Josh Moon

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April 21, 2023

Bill increasing penalties for panhandling receives bipartisan support

The bill increases the penalties for subsequent violations of the act and gives law enforcement the ability to take violators to a shelter.

Jacob Holmes

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April 21, 2023

Opinion

Sen. Jay Hovey may have meant well, but he was wrong

Gun legislation can’t eradicate the evil that instigated the Dadeville massacre. But it might make such tragedies less likely.

David Person

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April 21, 2023

Opinion

Alabama’s “Divisive Concepts” ban a pointless retread

We are lackeys when it comes to pointless and politicized legislative efforts; more often imitators rather than innovators.

Will Nevin

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April 21, 2023

Alabama Big 10 Mayors praise passage of economic development incentives bills

This package of bills was item number one on the Alabama Big 10 Mayors’ 2023 legislative agenda.

April 21, 2023

House committee approves bill criminalizing absentee ballot process

The bill would make it a felony for individuals or organizations to assist voters with their absentee ballots.

Patrick Darrington

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April 20, 2023

Bill to limit liability of home inspectors draws concerns from House Judiciary Committee

Home inspectors say the current system has become unsustainable as the litigation has been abused to treat inspectors as warrantors.

Jacob Holmes

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April 20, 2023

Formerly incarcerated men plead for passage of “second chance” bill

It would allow for resentencing of some individuals over the age of 50 who have served at least 15 years.

Jacob Holmes

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April 20, 2023