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Yellowhammer Fund condemns “born-alive” bill, questions sponsor’s claims

Yellowhammer Fund, an abortion fund and reproductive justice organization headquartered in Alabama, on Wednesday condemned the committee passage of Alabama HB 248, a bill that proposes to address claims of viable fetuses being born despite an abortion procedure being performed. “The state of Alabama does not allow abortion after 22-weeks gestation – and clinics measure … Continued

March 12, 2020

Russian band to perform in Alabama to protest abortion ban

The Russian punk band Pussy Riot will perform in Alabama on Thursday to raise money for women’s rights groups in the wake of the state’s recent passage of a near-total ban on abortion. The proceeds from the sold-out concert will go to Planned Parenthood and the Yellowhammer Fund, a group that gives assistance to women … Continued

July 9, 2019

Sewell releases statement on House vote enforcing congressional subpoena powers

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell released a statement enforcing the passage of a civil contempt resolution that allows the House to enforce its subpoena powers in court. “Attorney General (William) Barr and former White House Counsel (Don) McGahn have so far defied lawful Congressional subpoenas to appear before Congress on matters of critical importance,” Sewell said. … Continued

June 12, 2019

Emails show Culverhouse dispute unrelated to abortion legislation

Newly released emails show the dispute between The University of Alabama and Hugh Culverhouse Jr. began at least four days before Culverhouse called for a boycott of the school following the state’s passage of restrictive abortion legislation. University officials said in a statement they considered returning Culverhouse’s donation, the largest financial gift in the University’s … Continued

June 10, 2019

Bill loosening work restrictions on formerly incarcerated people passes House and Senate

The Alabama State Senate gave final passage to Senate Bill 163, a measure that removes many of the work restrictions that currently face people who have served the entirety of their prison sentence and paid full restitution. The bill, sponsored by Senator Cam Ward, R-Alabaster, received bipartisan support, passing unanimously in the House and the … Continued

May 29, 2019

Infrastructure passage will be hallmark for Gov. Kay Ivey and the Legislature

The five day Special Legislative Session that addressed the increase in the gas tax to fund an Infrastructure Rebuilding Program for the state was a remarkable success. I still marvel at the adroitness, efficiency and expediency in which the governor accomplished this monumental initiative. She called for a Special Session on the night of her … Continued

May 15, 2019

Sewell praises passage of Paycheck Fairness Act

The United States House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Fairness Act on March 27, striving to close loopholes and enhance the Equal Pay Act of 1963. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, supported the passage and what may follow the legislation. “The sad reality is that Alabama has one of the largest pay gaps in the country,” … Continued

March 28, 2019

Bentley appointees trick lawmakers into passing dangerous ethics, economic development bill

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The passage of HB317 by the Alabama House of Representatives could easily be labeled legislation by deception. Not that lawmakers were lying, but rather they were on the receiving end of a lie. In a press statement on Thursday, appointed Attorney General Steve Marshall inadvertently confirmed how he and … Continued

March 9, 2018