Sen. Figures introduces bills to repeal, add exceptions to Alabama abortion law
One bill would create exceptions for rape and incest, which were specifically excluded when the law passed in 2019.
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Speaker Ledbetter looks back at first week of legislative session
Ledbetter said the House is primed to pass the proposed ARPA funding bill in this second week of the special session.
Second round of ARPA funds won’t address all health care, infrastructure needs in Alabama
Money from $1 billion in federal COVID aid may just scratch the surface, organizations say.
51-year-old incarcerated man dies at Bibb Correctional Facility
Two other incarcerated men were reported dead on the same day.
House committee approves ARPA spending plan
Only Republican Rep. Arnold Mooney voted against the bill, citing concerns about the way the distribution has been handled.
Alabama Legislature honors U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby
Sen. Richard Shelby, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Alabama, retired in January.
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All people may have been created equal. But all haven’t received equal opportunities or treatment.
Justice Sarah Stewart takes large fundraising lead
She raised $42,380.27 through online efforts. Her average contribution was $516.71.
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Proposal for second round of ARPA spending prioritizes infrastructure, medical providers
Almost two-thirds of the money is designated toward water, sewer and broadband. The rest will go toward public health.
Albritton files bill to return final $59 million to Alabama Trust Fund
It would be the final payment to Alabama Trust Fund to satisfy money taken from the fund during the previous decade.