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The intention is admirable, but there is a sinister truth to all of this new push for child-proofing the internet.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey kicks off broadband tour, announcing state progress
Ivey removes APLS board member who criticized threats against agency’s budget
Ivey provides update on Dolly Parton Imagination Library expansion
Ivey announces new round of appointments
Gov. Ivey awards $2.5 million to fight homelessness in Alabama
- Legislature
State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files bill to protect personal data associated with DNA samples
Ledbetter supports major gambling bill, aims to end illegal operations in Alabama
2024 school choice bill in Alabama: Size and scope under close watch
Orr proposes bill to cut tax nursing items, feminine hygiene products
Committee continues work to determine distribution of opioid settlement funds
- Economy
- National
Sen. Tuberville pledges to resolve military promotions blockade amidst senate tensions
Sewell to continue Congress in Your Community Tour with stops in Wilcox, Lowndes
Rep. Sewell continuing “Congress in Your Community Tour” with new stops
Alabama man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 insurrection
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan bill to assist rural hospitals
- Education
Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges
APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request
K-12 schools to receive $179 million in Capital Improvement Grant funding
State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership
Summer program students gained critical reading and math skills in 2023
- Health
Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay
Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues
Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey
Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home
Plaintiffs argue court should block Cannabis Commission from using scores
- Opinion
legislation stories
Legislature
The committee will begin actually crafting the new legislation in the new year, just before the start of the new legislative session.
Congress
Britt is cosponsoring two pieces of bipartisan legislation to help Alabamians access insulin.
Congress
The bipartisan legislation would require that patients be provided their oral drugs within an acceptable time frame.
Featured Opinion
In a time of legislative upheaval all around, Alabama's 2023 Legislative Session was surprisingly productive and sane.
Legislature
These are the best and worst pieces of legislation from 2023 Legislative Session.
Legislature
The regular session is now suspended while the Legislature is in a special session.
Prisons
Several posts shared by families of incarcerated individuals show photos and describe substandard meals being served to incarcerated individuals.
Congress
The Democratic House’s public safety package consists of four bills.
Legislature
The Alabama Legislature during the last session passed a few notable criminal justice reform bills, but several failed to make it out of both...
