Congress
The legislation would set a minimum age of 13 to use social media apps.
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Alabama Political Reporter
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Thomas shows strong fundraising start in Lee County district judge race
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Ivey signs bill giving more leniency before driver’s license suspension
Gov. Ivey delivers another pay raise to Alabama teachers
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Sen. Britt: China must stop helping Iran work around American sanctions
Bridges battle continues: Fate of ALDOT’s constitutional authority hangs in the balance
USDA to send help to farmers after Ivey’s disaster designation request
Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce bill to extend small business tax relief
SCOTUS decision on Alabama’s congressional districts to come within the month
- Education
UA to commemorate 60th anniversary of desegregation
Gov. Ivey delivers another pay raise to Alabama teachers
State Treasurer’s Office Kicks Off Annual College Savings Giveaway
Legislature passes loan system amid moves to save Birmingham-Southern
Graduations declined in 2022, but college and career readiness improved
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Anti-vape bills pass second committees
Report: Alabama is one of the top 10 deadliest states for workers
Advocacy groups to rally for Medicaid expansion
New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026
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- Opinion
Social Media stories
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.
National
"I voted with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to override the president’s reckless veto," Sewell said.
National
The $740 billion legislation authorizes funding for national defense priorities including funding for the nation’s military.
