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Legislature approves bill to keep GOMESA money in coastal counties

The bill now heads to Gov. Ivey’s desk to be signed.

February 25, 2022

Bill banning “divisive concepts” such as CRT criticized by teachers, officials

Critics say the bill chills difficult discussions about the reality of America's past abuses and failures.

Jacob Holmes

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February 24, 2022

Public hearing shows divide on House transgender treatment bill

Doctors, parents of transgender children and a former transgender man shared differing perspectives from several experiences with gender dysphoria treatment.

Jacob Holmes

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February 24, 2022

Alabama’s COVID deaths surpass 18,000

While the latest surge caused by the omicron variant is receding, public health officials are closely watching the more contagious omicron BA.2 variant.

Eddie Burkhalter

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February 24, 2022

Bathroom bill passes House

Proponents claim boys entering girls' bathrooms is a safety concern that schools are afraid to address for fear of lawsuit.

Jacob Holmes

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February 24, 2022

Senate committee approves bill to allow drive-through, walk-up alcohol sales

Committee members added an amendment to the bill that includes alcohol to the bill's language allowing beer and wine to be sold in drive-throughs and walk-up windows.

Eddie Burkhalter

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February 24, 2022

Alabama House approves two education bills

One bill addresses reading proficiency in public schools and the other would require a child complete kindergarten or demonstrate readiness to attend first grade.

Eddie Burkhalter

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February 24, 2022

Poll: Nearly two-thirds of Jefferson County supports union efforts at Bessemer Amazon

A survey of Jefferson County residents shows nearly two-thirds of respondents support the unionization efforts at Amazon's fulfillment center in Bessemer.

John H. Glenn

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February 24, 2022

Mayor Woodfin to participate in Black History Month program

This Black History Month performance will take place on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022.

February 24, 2022