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Alabama Senate passes bill to allow death penalty for child predators

The legislation allows capital punishment for sexual crimes against children under 12, directly challenging a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court decision on non-murder offenses.

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Opinion | The jobs bill no one is talking about

There's a bill to make a small change to the way taxes are collected. It would bring in more revenue and potentially create jobs.

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Lawmakers advance bill tying environmental rules to federal standards

The Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee advanced a bill limiting state environmental rules to federal standards.

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Alabama Senate passes App Store age verification requirement

Lawmakers spoke before the Senate in favor of shielding minors from inappropriate content, requiring parental permission for account creation.

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Contract Review Committee OKs $800,000 for legal services in prison brutality lawsuits

Lawmakers approved four contracts totalling $800,000 to hire legal representation for Department of Corrections employees in lawsuits alleging brutality.

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Opinion

Opinion | Addressing Alabama’s physical and mental healthcare crisis

Alabama’s healthcare system is on life support. But the diagnosis is not terminal. And now we have a chance to begin making it better.

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Opinion | Why Alabama must pass stricter camp safety laws

Sarah and the other 26 girls deserved better. The least we can do is ensure their deaths lead to real, lasting change.

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Opinion | When seconds matter, Alabamians deserve a physician in the emergency room

Many Alabamians were surprised to learn current law does not always require a physician present in the emergency room, prompting a legislative effort.

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Elections

Alabama Retail PAC announces endorsements for the 2026 election cycle

The Alabama Retail PAC announced its support for dozens of candidates, including high-profile constitutional offices, who they said recognize retail's vital economic role.

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Opinion | A careful rail review is in Alabama’s best interest

The Surface Transportation Board rejected the initial merger application between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, insisting on a thorough, fact-based review.

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Opinion | It’s time to stand up for Alabama workers

The future of Alabama depends on strong infrastructure, strong families and strong jobs.

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Opinion | After an hour of oversight, violence inside Alabama prisons unaddressed

Less than two weeks after two inmates died, ADOC Commissioner John Hamm failed to address deadly conditions during the Legislature's prison oversight meeting.

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Opinion | An open letter to Alabama’s U.S. senators

You can continue to align yourselves with executive power and party discipline. Or you can honor your oath.

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What happened to BCA

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers During my tenure in the legislature in the 1980’s and 1990’s, political party affiliation was not as pronounced...

July 26, 2017
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