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There are more effective, more practical ways to protect our kids without handing over the role of parenting to the government.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project
Gov. Ivey awards $5.8 million in grants to weatherize homes of low-income residents
Gov. Kay Ivey marks seven years in office, infrastructure funding
Gov. Ivey signs “Parental Right to Know” bill
Ivey signs anti-DEI legislation, takes effect in October
- Legislature
- Economy
Small business optimism reaches lowest level since 2012
Mercedes Benz workers file for an election to join the UAW
Gov. Ivey: Economic development projects inject $6 billion into Alabama communities
Mercedes workers file federal charges with NLRB to stop union busting
Alabama’s labor rate steady at 57.4 percent
- National
Sewell honors retirement of Tennessee State’s first woman president
Alabama man charged with detonating explosive device outside Alabama AG’s Office
Sewell introduces legislation to rename post office after civil rights leader
Sewell to host Greene County meet and greet in Forkland
ALGOP chair joins chorus criticizing alignment of Easter, transgender visibility day
- Education
Hoover schools block library app to find, remove “sexual content”
New statewide coalition seeks changes to Alabama’s school funding policy
UA hosts senators, highlights dyslexia program success and teacher impact
Stillman finalizes partnership with BSC to accept student transfers
Sen. Britt celebrates Tuskegee’s new flight school, backed by $6.7 million grant
- Health
Montgomery psychiatrist named president of Alabama Medical Association
Alabama doctors unveil “Your Care is at Our Core,” emphasizing personal connections
Medical center in Mobile resumes IVF services
ALFA Insurance targets health sector amid regulatory debate in Alabama
Judges choose two Alabama Performance Excellence winners
- Opinion
Opinion | High school graduation, college and career readiness rates improve
Opinion | Threat to democracy in Alabama: The tyranny of the minority
Opinion | I’d vote for Anthony Daniels
Opinion | Fund Summer EBT and invest in a healthier future for Alabama’s children
Opinion | Update Alabama’s tax code to accommodate new smoke-free alternatives
Social Media stories
Congress
The bill would prohibit social media companies from allowing children under the age of 13 to use their platform.
Congress
The legislation would set a minimum age of 13 to use social media apps.
Congress
The bipartisan legislation, which hasn't yet been revealed, would put an age limit on social media usage.
Party politics
Lawrence County GOP Chair Shannon Terry posted an apology on Facebook Monday.
Courts
The lawsuits allege Facebook, Instagram and other social media companies exploit adolescents during their formative years.
Opinion
These videos should give us pause as we consider exactly what the First Amendment protects and how it should be applied.
Courts
The lawsuits allege company executives were aware of the harmful effects of Facebook, Instagram but did nothing to protect young people
Governor
Facebook says Ivey's campaign account was mistakenly flagged as an imposter account. Ivey's campaign provided no evidence the action was over the post.
National
Trump unexpectedly vetoed the NDAA just before Christmas, but the veto was overridden by the House.