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With violence raging in Israel, U.S. citizens to be flown out on charters
As the death toll in Israel rises, the Biden administration will provide charter flights to help U.S. citizens leave the country and continued Thursday to pledge unconditional support for the Middle East ally in the aftermath of an attack by the militant group Hamas. The number of Americans killed in Hamas’ attack that began Saturday […]
Alabama Senate votes to ban government contracts with firms opposed to firearms, fossil fuels
The Alabama Senate Thursday approved a bill that would prevent state entities from contracting with companies that refuse to do business with fossil fuel producers, firearm manufacturers, companies do not “facilitate” access to abortion or gender-affirming care and other entities. SB 261 passed 27-8 on a party line vote after a roughly two-hour debate where […]
What passed in the Alabama Legislature: April 4-6, 2023
Here’s a round-up of the bills that passed this week in the Alabama Legislature. Senate SB 5, sponsored by Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison, D-Birmingham, which establishes a transition center for women leaving prison. The bill passed 29 to 0 and moves to the House of Representatives. SB 66, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, which would […]