Economic development bills to focus on rural development, site prep
The four-bill "Game Plan" will mostly re-up existing economic development programs, with important tweaks
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Former Montgomery PD chief files federal lawsuit against city, Mayor Reed
Chief Ernest Finley claims he was forced to resign as the result of a conspiracy that included phony ethics charges.
Exhibition driving ban gets approval in Senate Judiciary committee
Death resulting from exhibition driving would be considered a Class B felony, with a maximum sentence of 20 years.
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For better or worse, Dr. King and Donald Trump will be linked – at least by this date.
Governor announces Rebuild Alabama funds more local projects
With this round of funding, more than $145 million in state transportation has been awarded.
April 6, 2023
Advocates gather to lobby for parole oversight bill
Advocates say the board is in clear need of oversight considering the precipitous drop in parole approval rates.
Chambliss election integrity bills clear the Alabama Senate
The two bills passed without objection on Thursday and now move to the House for consideration.
Bill to ban cell phone use while driving stalls in the House
Democrats expressed concerns about the potential for profiling, and members from both sides questioned how the law would be applied.
School “choice” in one of the most segregated, unequal systems in the country
De facto segregation persists, with Birmingham public schools ranking among the least integrated and most unequal in the country.
Alabama’s Doug Jones wins award for upholding the rule of law
Jones will be one of five individuals to receive the National Judicial College’s Making the World a More Just Place Award.
April 5, 2023