“Freedom Flag” bill passes committee after major overhaul
A Senate committee approved legislation Tuesday that would ban most flags from being flown in public. A previous bill by Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) would have made it a misdemeanor to fly the flag on public land other than on a short and exclusive list. Allen said Wednesday that there has been a “healthy discussion” […]
CHOOSE Act passes legislature, awaits Ivey’s signature today
A Republican majority gave Alabama's school choice bill final passage in the Senate, where it now awaits Governor Kay Ivey's signature. The bill, the CHOOSE Act, passed 23-9 after apparent pressure from the governor's office, as Ivey said school choice was a top priority. The bill would create a $7,000 Education Savings Account ESA primarily […]
Adoptable pets from Arizona Humane Society, Maricopa County and Arizona Small Dog Rescue (3/6/24)
Morris – https://www.azhumane.org/adopt/#A767042AHS Balboa | 3 years old | 70 lbs. | Male | ID #A4929374 | Balboa wants nothing more than to be by your side. He loves playing ball and is full of energy, so he would love to go hiking with me. Balboa will be sent home spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped! Visit […]
Five Dead, Dozens Hospitalized Over ‘Parrot Fever’
Five people have died and dozens more have been hospitalized as “parrot fever” spreads across Europe, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. In December 2023, the Daily Caller reported that there was a noticeable increase in cases of “parrot fever” across Sweden. This strange but mild illness can quickly develop into severe pneumonia or […]
Ethics overhaul bill passes out of committee, but with concerns
A House committee approved a bill Wednesday that calls for an overhaul of Alabama's ethics law, but members appeared skeptical about parts of the bill and even its sponsor called it a “work in progress.” . HB227, a bill proposed by Representative Matt Simpson, has received considerable criticism from various quarters even before it was […]
Lake Mead National Recreation Area joins Partners for Outdoor Recreation Summit | The Buzz -The buzz in Bullhead City – Lake Havasu City – Kingman – Arizona – California
Boulder City, Nevada– Representatives from the Lake Mead National Recreation Area today joined other regional stakeholders in the local community to discuss common interests and challenges, best practices, and innovations that support the future of outdoor recreation on public lands in the Las Vegas region. Work on ideas Work on innovative ideas. The summit featured […]
Mobile home park fires force family out
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Residents of Van Mobile Home Park are on edge as this is the fourth fire reported in the area since last October. One of the fires killed a 33-year-old woman. Sean has lived in a van mobile home park for the past three years, but now plans to move. “I’m […]
Cochise County Search & Rescue crews save two hikers on Tuesday
COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Cochise County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team helped rescue multiple hikers in dangerous situations on Tuesday, March 5th. The first rescue took place at Rockfellow Dome in the Dragoon Mountains. CCSO received a report of a 72-year-old man trapped in a 200-foot narrow ditch. Cochise County Sheriff's Office […]
“Don’t Say Gay” expansion bill heard in committee
Rep. Mac Butler (R-Rainbow City) introduced a bill in a House committee Wednesday that would extend the state's current “Don't Tell Me I'm Gay” law to 12th graders. Current law prohibits teachers from leading or leading discussions about sexual orientation or gender identity until fifth grade. Butler brought HB130 and received input from the anti-LGBTQ […]
7 Things: IVF immunity, school choice pass; Britt, Biden prepare to discuss the state of the union; and more …
7. As affiliated Alabama builders and contractors express support for Governor Kay Ivey's targeted opposition to the United Auto Workers' effort to unionize the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, Alabama. , pressure on labor unions from large companies increases. ABC insists on the importance of trade unions. Maintaining a business-friendly environment in the state is paramount, […]
