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Supreme Court urged to review transgender youth treatment ban

Three families from Tennessee are urging SCOTUS to declare a Tennessee law similar to Alabama's unconstitutional.

November 2, 2023

Mayor Steven Reed joins U.S. team for ICCPR review in Geneva

Reed is the sole mayor in the country to have received an invitation to join the delegation.

October 13, 2023

House stays busy in fourth legislative week

In addition to passing Gov. Kay Ivey's economic incentives package and a ban on transgender athletes in women's sports, the House had a busy week with other bills.

April 24, 2023

2019: A year in review

At this time last year, I predicted that the upcoming year with a Democrat majority in the House would be much different. While most activity in the House centered around efforts to impeach our President, I did not let that stop me from fighting for you and our state. One of our most significant victories … Continued

December 31, 2019

The Alabama Charter School Commission does not care

Last year, the Alabama Charter School Commission gave approval to a Washington County charter school known as Woodland Prep. It gave that approval despite the National Association of Charter School Authorizers, which was contracted by the Alabama State Department of Education to review charter school applications, writing in its review of Woodland that the school’s … Continued

June 10, 2019

Supreme Court gives former Speaker Mike Hubbard one more shot to avoid jail

The Alabama Supreme Court on Monday granted a review of former House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s conviction on 11 felony counts — yet again surprising the legal community with its willingness to bend to political influence. Since the ALSC took up the case seven months ago, many in the legal community felt that Hubbard’s appeal was … Continued

March 11, 2019

Jones’ Civil Rights Cold Case bill signed into law

Sen. Doug Jones’ bipartisan bill to publicly release government records related to unsolved civil rights cases has been signed into law. The bill, which Jones co-sponsored with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, requires the review, declassification and release of government records related to the crimes. Dubbed the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act, … Continued

January 10, 2019

2018: Year in review

2018 was a landmark year in many ways for Alabama and the United States. From defense funding to town halls, agriculture to Red Snapper, there was much to celebrate this year and much to anticipate in the next. Join me as we take a look back at the past year. I kicked things off in … Continued

January 1, 2019

Notes on a theme: Nonsense

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Mammoth prison spending contract headed to contract review The State of Alabama is entering into a contract to pay Wexford Health Sources Inc., nearly $400 million over the next two years to provide, “comprehensive healthcare including medical and mental health care and management services to state inmates,” according to … Continued

February 28, 2018