Following Surgeon General warning, Britt pushes social media age restriction
The bill would prohibit social media companies from allowing children under the age of 13 to use their platform.
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Medical associations launch campaign to warn Alabamians of fentanyl dangers
The "Odds Are Alabama" campaign will highlight the dangers of using any drugs or medications that aren't from a pharmacy.
Medical Cannabis Commission doctor details product mixes, costs
Commission member Blakemore said it's crucial to maintain price transparency and breaks down what makes cannabis products work.
Senior Services commissioner urges seniors to beware of scams, fraud during pandemic
Alabama Department of Senior Services Commissioner Jean Brown is warning Alabama senior citizens to be diligent to avoid scams during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “This is the ideal time for a scammer to prey on fear of our seniors. Stay alert and do not respond to a text, email or phone call from a … Continued
April 20, 2020
Cybersecurity attack leads to warning
A cybersecurity attack threatened the State of Alabama’s computing network in December, prompting the Office of Information Technology to issue a warning for state workers to change passwords and to monitor workflow more carefully because fraudulent invoices and purchase orders were being sent to the Department of Finance and internal agencies’ accounts payable. According to … Continued
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See recent posts2018 might be better … cautious warning aside
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When we look back over 2017, it would seem there is little cause for celebration, and yet, there are signs of a better year to come. As we ponder the coming year, here are some things to keep in mind. Happening in the House Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon … Continued
Bentley’s “Great Victory” Cause For Worry, Warning, Broken Promises
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Shortly after passage of legislation to raid BP settlement funds to cover Medicaid funding, Governor Robert Bentley, who has largely been absent from the process, praised it as a bipartisan “victory.” Obviously, the Governor failed to hear the Democrat’s pleading for more Medicaid funding and to expand its availability … Continued
Senator Dial Calls on Board to Ignore Special Interests in Superintendent Selection
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— State Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) sent a letter on Wednesday, cautioning members of the State Board of Education to ignore the corrupting influence of special interest groups and legislators, who are working to influence the appointment of a new Superintendent of Education. In his letter Dial wrote, “I … Continued