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It is good to honor our veterans, but it is better to take action

The word “sacrifice” gets used a lot, but it can be difficult to truly appreciate the full meaning of that word. For one group of people, “sacrifice” takes on a special meaning. This weekend we honor our nation’s veterans. While Memorial Day is set aside to remember those who died in military service, Veteran’s Day … Continued
November 8, 2019

Enterprise voters approve Sunday alcohol sales

Tuesday, voters in the city of Enterprise voted in favor of a referendum to allow the Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages. The measure passed with 1,942 votes in favor of Sunday liquor sales, and 468 voting against. Proponents of decreasing government limits on the sales of alcoholic beverages believe that the change will allow the … Continued
August 15, 2019

New report shows nearly 20 percent of LGBTQ youths have attempted suicide

A new report conducted by The Trevor Project found sobering rates of mental health issues among LGBTQ youth across the United States. According to The Trevor Project, a non-profit organization that focuses on suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ youth, their survey is the “largest survey of LGBTQ youth mental health ever conducted,” with … Continued
June 12, 2019

Two anti-bullying resolutions pass after death of Huntsville teenager

Two resolutions condemning all forms of bullying, including that based on sexual orientation or gender identity, passed the House on Thursday. The bills were introduced by Alabama House Democratic Caucus members Rep. Neil Rafferty, D-Birmingham, and Rep. Merika Coleman, D-Birmingham, in response to the death by suicide of Nigel Shelby, a Huntsville teenager who was … Continued
May 24, 2019

Prison reform, construction package expected before end of session

A wide-ranging package of bills aimed at prison reform is expected to drop in the Alabama Legislature in the next few weeks, the chairman of the Senate’s judiciary committee tells the Alabama Political Reporter. The legislative package includes sentencing reforms, oversight legislation, reporting requirements and a new prison construction plan. The package, when it is … Continued
April 29, 2019

Brooks votes against taxpayer funding of gender reassignment surgery

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, voted no on H.Res. 124 on Thursday, a Democrat-led resolution that supports funding for gender reassignment surgery of military service members. H.Res. 124 passed the House on a 238-185 vote. “America’s military secures our homeland, liberty and freedom against global threats,” Brooks said. “The military is not a costly laboratory for … Continued
April 1, 2019

Todd Rauch forms Veterans Task Force

House District 38 candidate Todd Rauch (R) announced Saturday that he has formed a Veterans Task Force aimed at helping Veterans in District 38 and throughout the surrounding region. Rauch is an Iraq War Purple Heart recipient. There, he learned first-hand how challenging it can be to transition from military to civilian life with little … Continued
July 10, 2018

Murfreesboro PD: Bridgette Marshall’s death still an active investigation

The investigation into the death of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s wife remains an open case in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and police officials there would not answer on Monday whether Bridgette Marshall’s death has officially been ruled a suicide. Additionally, Murfreesboro Police will not disclose basic details about the firearm used in Marshall’s death, and the … Continued
July 3, 2018