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Bill to criminalize abortion officially introduced in Legislature

A new bill introduced by State Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur, would treat those who seek out an abortion as criminals. “It simply criminalizes abortion,” Collins said of the anti-abortion bill. “I felt like this is the right time,” Collins said explaining her decision to bring this bill now. About 60 percent of Alabamians voted in … Continued
April 3, 2019

ACLU joins appeal against emergency services provider for alleged discrimination against pregnant EMT

The American Civil Liberties Union is joining a federal court appeal on behalf of a former EMT who is suing for discrimination based on her pregnancy. Kimberlie Michelle Durham, the former EMT, is appealing the dismissal of her federal pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against Rural/Metro Corporation, a national provider of emergency and fire services in underserved … Continued
November 30, 2018

Group advocates for paid family and medical leave

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Family and Medical Leave Act was passed 25 years ago. The National Partnership for Women and Families celebrates this milestone but says that the country urgently needs a national paid leave plan. “Twenty-five years ago today, our nation took a major step toward a more equitable and family … Continued
February 6, 2018

Court Rules 12-Year-old girl in State custody can have abortion without parental consent

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 19, 2017, the Alabama Appeals Court upheld a lower court’s decision to grant a parental consent waiver for an abortion to an unidentified 12-year-old girl, who claims she become pregnant after being raped by a family member. This ruling occurred even though the local District Attorney objected … Continued
July 24, 2017

Bentley Approves Emergency Funding for Zika Response

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, August 5, 2016, as the threat from the Zika virus continues to grow, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced that he has approved the use of emergency funds to support the State’s efforts against the Zika Virus. Governor Bentley approved the use of emergency funds up to $250,000 to … Continued
August 11, 2016

Byrne Urges President Obama to Use Remaining Ebola Funds to Fight Zika Virus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 3, 2016, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) sent a letter to President Obama calling on his administration to use unspent money that has been set aside to address the Zika virus. According to information provided by Congressman Byrne’s office, “In April, the Obama Administration announced that it … Continued
August 5, 2016

Cullman Zika Case was Contracted on Foreign Travel

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The recent Zika case in Cullman has been determined as being due to foreign travel; but the specter of Zika becoming endemic to the United States appears to be becoming a reality as fourteen cases in South Florida have been attributed to native Florida mosquitos. State Senator Paul Bussman … Continued
August 2, 2016