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News

The ETF eventually passed unopposed, but some lawmakers are still unhappy with how the budget...

Senators continue to disagree as general fund budget goes to Ivey

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 3:27 PM CDT
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By Erin Davis
Lawmakers were at the state house until early Friday morning passing over 70 bills, but the process hit a snag when it came to allocating billions of dollars from the state’s general fund and education trust fund.

News

Gov. Ivey awards grants for youth services in Jefferson County

Gov. Ivey awards grants for youth services in Jefferson County

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 3:23 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling nearly $200,000 to provide youth services across Jefferson County.

National

FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reacts to applause as he gives his State of the State address...

DeSantis launches GOP presidential campaign in Twitter announcement plagued by glitches

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 8:13 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The audio stream crashed repeatedly, making it virtually impossible for most users to hear the high-profile announcement in real time.

National

FILE - Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., speaks at a town hall, Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Charleston,...

Tim Scott launches 2024 presidential bid, seeks optimistic contrast with other top rivals

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 3:05 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and MEG KINNARD and WILL WEISSERT
Scott, the Senate’s only Black Repubican, made the announcement in his hometown of North Charleston at Charleston Southern University.

News

Alabama attorney general gives update on anti-gang legislation

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 10:00 PM CDT
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By Ahniaelyah Spraggs
As National Police Week comes to an end, Alabama State Attorney General Steve Marshall talked about recent legislation he’s sponsoring to support law enforcement.

Politics

President pressured to invoke 14th amendment to raise the debt ceiling if deal isn’t reached

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 10:49 AM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Negotiations between the President & top GOP leaders have progressed but have not yet produced a deal.

News

Life saving DUI technology could soon no longer be mandatory in Alabama

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 9:24 PM CDT
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By Tristan Ruppert
Legislators are now discussing the idea of renewing the mandatory ignition interlock technology that prevents people with DUI’s from driving while intoxicated.

News

Leeds man sentenced on charges related to Jan. 6 US Capitol breach

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 6:08 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
Joshua Matthew Black was sentenced Tuesday to 22 months in prison on three felony charges and two misdemeanor charges for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol breach.

Politics

Bill to expand U.S. Supreme Court reintroduced in Congress

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:18 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Senator Markey, Rep. Cori Bush call for expansion of the U.S. Supreme Court to 13 justices.

State

House Bill 379 making waves as discriminatory toward the Chinese community

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 12:51 AM CDT
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By Aajene Robinson
A bill making its way through the Alabama House would block Chinese born citizens from buying property in Alabama, and some people are calling the bill discriminatory.
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News

Chinese ownership of Alabama land, resources banned in proposed legislation

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 11:07 PM CDT
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
A bill making its way through the Alabama Legislature would prevent Chinese ownership of property in the state, marking the latest development in the strained relationship between the United States and China, the world’s two largest economies.

State

Decision to move Space Command to Huntsville potentially halted

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 7:59 PM CDT
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By Javon Williams
U.S. Officials believe that the Biden Administration is planning to stop the plans to move U.S. Space Command’s Headquarters from Colorado to Alabama, according to an NBC report.

Politics

Bill promises to lower childcare costs for families, increase pay for workers

Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
The bill would also expand access to Pre-K and Head Start programs in addition to increasing worker wages.

News

Proposed bill that limits race talks in classrooms is up for debate

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 10:57 PM CDT
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By Romario Gardner
A new bill with the possibility of changing how sensitive topics are discussed in classrooms is now up for debate.

News

Former Alabama representative convicted on theft charges

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 5:18 PM CDT
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
Former Alabama state Rep. Will Dismukes has been convicted on first-degree theft of property charges.

Political

Alabama lawmakers advance bill to improve state trooper retirement benefits

Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 8:07 PM CDT
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By Erin Davis
Lawmakers are moving a bill that will give state law enforcement officers better retirement benefits.

State

Alabama lawmakers pass bills on hospital visitations, fentanyl possession

Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 6:32 PM CDT
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By Erin Davis
The legislative session is now one-fifth complete, and two bills have already received final passage.

News

Another $5M awarded to Alabama cities, counties for road, bridge projects

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 4:18 PM CDT
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
To date, more than $145 million has been awarded across each of the state’s 67 counties.

News

Gov. Ivey awards grant to assist recovery program in Jefferson, Shelby counties

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 11:41 AM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
Governor Ivey has awarded a $150,000 grant that will help provide assistance to newly released inmates who are trying to overcome drug and alcohol addictions.

State

Governor Ivey proposes money for education be used to build new prison

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 3:56 PM CDT
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By Erin Davis
Dollars meant for public education could be used to build a new prison. Part of Governor Kay Ivey’s budget proposal allocates at least one million dollars from the education trust fund to complete the now billion-dollar prison in Elmore County.

State

Support grows to repeal Alabama’s state grocery tax

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:00 PM CDT
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By Erin Davis
Cheaper food prices are closer to reality in 2023 for Alabama residents as more state leaders get on board with the idea of repealing the state’s 4% tax on groceries.

News

Mexican military withdraws from Vulcan Material’s port, Senator Katie Britt responds

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
U.S. Senator Katie Britt released a statement Monday afternoon regarding the Mexican military’s withdrawal from Vulcan Materials Company’s Punta Venado port facility in Quintana Roo, Mexico.

News

Fentanyl bill passes House will move to Alabama Senate

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:16 AM CDT
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
A bill to create mandatory minimum sentences for possession of fentanyl will now go forward to a Senate committee.

News

Gov. Ivey proposes $400 tax rebate, here’s what you need to know

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 1:39 PM CDT
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By Jennifer Horton
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is proposing a one-time, $400 dollar tax rebate to Alabamians.

News

Alabama residents, lawmakers react to Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed $400 tax rebate

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:33 PM CDT
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By Romario Gardner
The governor said the one-time $400 tax rebate would equate to $800 in rebates for working families

Politics

Climate activists say President broke ‘promise’ by approving the Willow Oil Project

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
ConocoPhillips has said the project will produce an estimated 180,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak.

State

Advocacy group asks for medical cannabis improvements for 2023 legislative session

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 12:21 PM CDT
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By Gillian Brooks
Advocacy group, Alabamians for Medical Cannabis Freedom, has five asks for the 2023 legislative session that they say will better improve the industry in the state.

News

Alabama’s unemployment rate holds steady

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 8:56 AM CDT
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By WALA Staff
Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate stood at 2.6%, unchanged from December 2022′s revised rate, and also unchanged from January 2022′s rate, according to an announcement today from Gov. Kay Ivey’s office.

News

Legislators considering everything from tax rebate to education in special session

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:33 PM CST
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By Tristan Ruppert
Wednesday was largely a procedural day, but the discussion set to take place over the next two weeks will be critical.

News

Gov. Ivey awards grants to help at-risk youth in Central Alabama

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 6:01 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Gov. Ivey has awarded grants to support programs that aim to prevent youth crime and recidivism in Jefferson, Shelby, and St. Clair counties.

Politics

Gov. Ivey calls Alabama Legislature into special session

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 6:52 PM CST
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
Gov. Kay Ivey opened her 2023 state of the state address Tuesday night, which coincides with the first day of the regular legislative session, to announce she’s immediately calling a special session.

State

State lawmakers share what they hope to hear in Gov. Ivey’s State of the State Address

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 5:05 PM CST
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By Olivianna Calmes
On Tuesday evening, March 7, Governor Kay Ivey is delivering the State of State Address, which comes after the 20-23 legislative session kicked off at noon.

Politics

Sen. Tammy Baldwin pushes for legislation that would require relabeling of plant-based milks following release of new FDA guidance 

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 2:49 PM CST
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By Stetson Miller
Senator Tammy Baldwin has reintroduced legislation that would limit what can be labeled as milk to dairy products.

News

Alabama lawmakers set to vote on bill aiming to end state grocery tax

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 11:44 PM CST
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By Romario Gardner
House leaders plan to vote on Alabama’s HB-15 which would remove the state’s grocery tax this upcoming legislative session. Alabama is only one of three states that fully tax groceries.

Politics

Lawmakers push to reform laws as majority of United States legalize marijuana

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 9:26 AM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
Lawmakers push changes to federal laws on marijuana, with a special focus on banking regulations.

Politics

Lawmakers take a hard look at the dangers teens & kids can face online

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 4:59 PM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
Senate hearing looks at whether legislation is needed to protect children online.

News

Alabama congressman calls for abolishing U.S. Dept. of Education

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 3:25 PM CST
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
Rep. Barry Moore, who serves Alabama’s 2nd District in Congress, called the Education Department “a nest of radical D.C. activists masquerading as educators pushing indoctrination schemes of radical anti-American ideas.”

News

Alabama officials respond to President Biden’s State of the Union address

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 7:25 AM CST
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By Wade Smith
Elected officials from all over the state weighed in on the Tuesday evening speech

News

Sen. Tuberville nominates 48 to multiple U.S service academies

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 5:14 PM CST
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
A total of 48 students at high schools and preparatory schools across Alabama have been nominated to multiple United States service academies by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-AL.

News

Gov. Ivey issues executive order to promote transparency in state government

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:07 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Governor Kay Ivey signed Executive Order 734 Thursday to promote transparency in state government.

Politics

Lawmakers call for investigation against gun company that they say is marketing to kids

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:32 PM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
The Senators believe there is little difference between the JR-15 and an AR-15.

Politics

‘Life at conception’ act reintroduced in Congress as Republicans control the House

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:56 PM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
“It’s an obvious fact," says Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.)

News

Gov. Ivey to participate in Craig Crisis Care Center grand opening

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:10 AM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Governor Kay Ivey will visit the Craig Crisis Care Center for its grand opening Tuesday.

Politics

Republicans push abortion restrictions as March for Life rally comes to Washington D.C.

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
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By Jamie Bittner
Days before the March for Life rally, the House GOP advanced a measure called the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.”

News

How legislators are working to bring exhibition driving to a halt

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 8:30 PM CST
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By Tristan Ruppert
Some Alabama lawmakers are working to stop the dangerous and sometimes deadly activity of exhibition driving.

News

Gov. Ivey signs 4 executive orders on education reform push

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 10:24 AM CST
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
Gov. Kay Ivey has started off her second full term by signing four executive orders on education.

News

Ivey takes oath, begins second full term as Alabama’s 54th governor

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 1:52 PM CST
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
Monday marked the kick off Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s second full term in office with an inauguration and parade attended by several hundred invited guests and onlookers.

News

Perry County Commission Chairman indicted for voter fraud

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 10:24 PM CST
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
Perry County Commissioner Chairman Albert Turner Jr. has been indicted for voter fraud.

Politics

Alabama AG clarifies prosecution rules under abortion law

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 8:31 PM CST
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By Ashley Bowerman
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall clarified women cannot be prosecuted for taking an abortion pill. He explained that only those who provide the abortion can be prosecuted under state law.

News

Former Mountain Brook Mayor Terry Oden has died

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 5:53 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Former Mountain Brook Mayor Terry Oden has died at the age of 85.
News
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