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The bill was substituted, prematurely clotured and amended by conference committee before finally reaching its final form.
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Online job ads in August up 34.6 percent from last year
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Alabama men captured while fighting in Ukraine return home
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Rep. Sewell votes for major public safety legislation
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Alabama men captured while fighting in Ukraine released, transported to Saudi Arabia
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Rep. Sewell to host first virtual grants workshop for scholarships, higher education
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Board of Education moves toward changing graduation requirements
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UAB doctor: New boosters important despite claims that “pandemic is over”
COVID positivity rate falls into single digits, hospitalizations decline
UAB extends asymptomatic testing program for public, private schools
Alabama’s COVID positivity rate, hospitalizations drop considerably
Companies begin requesting applications for medical marijuana licenses
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Legislature
The bill's opponents include the Business Council of Alabama, Health Freedom Alabama and the Alabama Department of Labor.
Legislature
Two dissenters brought concerns that narrowing the language would allow pediatricians to deny services to children based on vaccination status.
Legislature
Democrats challenged the bill’s lack of mechanisms to vet claims or punish fraudulent exemption claims.
Legislature
Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, said he expects the bills to pass the House as they are.
Legislature
The plan drew objections from both Republicans and Democrats for a variety of reasons.
Legislature
Substitution maps brought by both Republican and Democratic lawmakers were tabled.
Legislature
The protestors got their wish Friday when the bills were introduced for committee reviews.
Legislature
Prevailing issues posed were whether district lines had been broken or packed along racial lines and the redrawing of particular districts.
Health
COVID-19 is the eighth leading cause of death for the age group.
