Senate committee advances “born alive” abortion bill
The legislation would make it a class A felony in Alabama for a physician not to provide competent care.
Roe vs. Wade
House committee gives favorable report to “born alive” bill
“The born alive” bill, House Bill 237, is sponsored by State Rep. Ginny Shaver, R-Leesburg.
Activists hold “Memorial Service for the Unborn” in Montgomery
The event coincided with the 48th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision.
Jones votes against Amy Coney Barrett confirmation
Since Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death in September, Jones said he would not vote for a nominee, no matter who it was, until after the Nov. 3 general election.
Planned Parenthood says Alabama is poised to outlaw abortion if Barrett is confirmed
“If Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court, Alabama could be at the center of the fight to overturn Roe v. Wade,” said Barbara Ann Luttrell, Planned Parenthood Southeast's vice president of external affairs.
Republicans blast Jones for refusal to even consider Trump nominee
Republicans criticized U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Friday for saying that he would not vote to confirm any nominee by President Donald Trump before the Nov. 3 election. Alabama Republican Party chair Terry Lathan called Jones’s announcement “disgraceful.” “It’s disgraceful that Senator Jones is dismissing his duties when he announced he would not support … Continued
Sessions calls for Chuck Schumer to be censured by the Senate
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s, D-New York, comments that appeared to threaten Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh if they vote to overturn the controversial Roe vs. Wade decision have been widely condemned by Republicans. Senate candidate Jeff Sessions called on the Senate to censure the senior Senator from New York. On Wednesday … Continued
Alabama Democrat condemned for remarks on abortion bill
On Wednesday, Republicans denounced comments by State Rep. John Rogers, D-Birmingham, suggesting that children killed in abortions would have to be killed in the electric chair later if they had lived. Rogers made the comments on the floor of the Alabama Statehouse on Tuesday while debating State Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur, over a Pro-Life bill that … Continued
Marsh, Ledbetter preview legislative session
Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh, R-Anniston, and House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, gave a joint presentation Saturday on the upcoming 2019 Regular legislative session at the monthly meeting of the Mid Alabama Republic Club. Former State Representative Paul DeMarco, R-Homewood, is the President of MARC and moderated the discussion. DeMarco asked about infrastructure … Continued
March for Life held in Washington
Friday the National March for Life event was held in Washington D.C. Thousands of marchers participated in the 46th March for Life. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) announced his support for the pro-life efforts. “I am heartened and greatly encouraged to know that many of my constituents came to Washington to peacefully stand up for the … Continued