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Senate · MontgomeryA Senate committee voted along party lines Wednesday to advance HB195 by Rep, Susan DuBose, R-Hoover, that would prohibit certain “comprehensive” sex ed courses from being taught in classrooms. The bill would also ensure parents can opt their children out of sex education and review sex education materials. State law already requires an emphasis on abstinence education. The bill would move the state away from “comprehensive sex ed” to “sexual ri…See the Story
Bill prohibiting certain sex ed providers one step closer to passage
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"Don't Say Gay" Bill · MontgomeryA bill extending Alabama’s prohibition on instruction and teacher-led discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation through eighth grade is just one step away from passing through the Legislature. HB130 by Rep. Mack Butler, R-Rainbow City, originally would have extended the prohibition all the way through senior year, but an amendment on the House floor reeled the prohibition back to only goipng through eighth grade. An amendment in House…See the Story
Senate committee advances “Don’t Say Gay” bill
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Montgomery, Alabama · MontgomeryRep. Arnold Mooney, R-Indian Springs, told a Senate committee Wednesday that his bill HB385 would “provide that the use of any premise to distribute to minors any material that is harmful to minors is a public nuisance.” But that’s not actually what the law says. Here’s what the language of the new version of the law says: “…the use of any premise to distribute any material that is obscene or harmful to minors … is a public nuisance.” Spot the d…See the Story
Bill to jail librarians appears to also make many stores “public nuisances”
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Montgomery, Alabama · MontgomeryGovernor Kay Ivey on Wednesday, in observance of the 73rd National Day of Prayer, has officially proclaimed Thursday, May 2, 2024, as National Day of Prayer in the state of Alabama through a proclamation and released an accompanying video message to mark the occasion. In the message, Governor Ivey addresses the recent adversities faced by both Alabamians and people across the nation, also making direct mention of the ongoing conflict in Israel. …See the Story
Gov. Ivey releases video for National Day of Prayer
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Kay Ivey · MontgomeryMontgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey celebrated the achievements of five Alabama companies today, recognizing their significant contributions to the state’s thriving exporting activities and economic growth. In a ceremony held this morning at the Old House Chamber in the State Capitol, Governor Ivey presented the 2024 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards to leaders of these companies, showcasing their exemplary performance on the global stage. Addit…See the Story
Alabama Companies Honored by Governor Kay Ivey for Global Export Achievements
Primary Elections · MontgomeryJeana Ross has clinched the House District 27 seat, rolling over Arab City Councilman Alan Miller in the concluding sprint of a fiercely contested Republican primary election runoff. The unofficial tallies cast Ross as the undeniable victor with a commanding 53 percent of the vote—1,611 out of 3,022 votes squarely in her corner. Without a Democratic challenger, this primary win hands Ross the seat with no further ado. Throughout the electoral fr…See the Story
Jeana Ross wins HD27 in decisive GOP victory
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Opinion · MontgomeryAbout 80 speakers showed up Tuesday to voice their opinion on Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed changes to the Alabama Public Library Service administrative code that would require new policies for libraries to receive state aid. There were two clear sides between the speakers—one side that opposed the changes and believes libraries are already handling materials appropriately and the other side which believes libraries are allowing inappropriate content…See the Story
[Opinion] At public hearing on state aid for libraries, few support Ivey’s proposed code changes
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