Alabama begins to see impacts of “Porn ID Law” implementation
Sep 27, 2024 · Alabama is one of nineteen other states to pass age-verification legislation since 2022. Ahead of the law’s enactment, Pornhub, an adult content provider, responded to the Alabama law by blocking all IP addresses from the state on Thursday.
Secretary of state announces release of Nov. 5 sample ballots
Sep 24, 2024 · Secretary of State Wes Allen is making Alabamians aware that the sample ballots for the November 5, 2024 General Election are now available on the Secretary of State’s website. “Sample ballots for all 67 counties have been made publicly available on our website, www.AlabamaVotes.gov.I would encourage all Alabamians to review these sample ballots as they get ready to head to the polls on ...
Opinion | Contest for new 2nd Congressional District is the race to …
Oct 23, 2024 · Although this gerrymandered district was created by the federal courts to implement a new Democratic Black district, as soon as the new lines were drawn, Republicans said, “not so fast” and, “over our dead bodies.” “You ain’t taking it without a fight.”
Judge to rule on Alabama’s threat to prosecute out-of-state …
Aug 9, 2024 · A federal judge is set to rule on whether Alabama can prosecute healthcare providers and advocates who assist pregnant patients in seeking abortions outside the state.
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
Oct 23, 2024 · In August, the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) conducted a survey that received 2,924 responses from educators across the South, including Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas. Around 60 percent of the respondents indicated that their state was not a desirable place to work in ...
The latest gambling bill: a breakdown - Alabama Political Reporter
Feb 8, 2024 · Thursday morning, the first of the long-awaited comprehensive gambling bills – the bill which will create a constitutional amendment – will finally make its debut in the Alabama Legislature.
Owner of newly licensed medical cannabis cultivator speaks about …
Aug 16, 2024 · Savchenko continued to stress the need for legislative action and the allocation of dispensary licenses, saying, “It is essential for dispensaries to be licensed in the near future as current licensed cultivators and processors must continue to meet regulatory requirements yet cannot provide any product at this time.
Opinion | Ivey fires Veterans Affairs commissioner, but potential ...
Oct 23, 2024 · Can she do that? That’s the question that remained Tuesday evening following an eventful, if confusing, afternoon at, of all things, a meeting of the State Board of Veterans Affairs, where board members voted to retain Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis despite a motion by Gov. Kay Ivey to have Davis removed immediately.
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Port of Mobile emerges as second fastest-growing U.S. port
Jan 8, 2024 · Forbes’ comprehensive analysis of two decades of U.S. trade data has revealed a notable trend in the nation’s points of entry, including international airports, borders, and ports. The standout finding from this analysis is the rapid growth of Alabama’s Port of Mobile, which ranks as the second fastest-growing port in the last decade.