Bills to protect IVF facilities advance as advocates flood Statehouse

Colin O'Brien is seven weeks pregnant with his second child, the result of an IVF process he and his family have been working on for the past three years. Two weeks ago, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos created during the IVF process are protected under the Alabama Constitution Amendment, which protects the life […]

‘Top priority’: Moore advocates for Alabama’s producers in agriculture hearing

At a recent House Agriculture Committee hearing, Congressman Barry Moore expressed support for Alabama's farmers, ranchers, and foresters.he told it Staying up to date with American agricultural policy is of great personal importance to him. “Agricultural programs and safety net programs are important to Alabama agriculture,” Moore said. “Improving our nation’s agricultural policies and securing […]

WILFORD: SALT Advocates’ Latest Unconvincing Angle

A small but vocal group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives continues to push for higher limits on state and local tax (SALT) deductions. However, the only changes to the SALT deduction that should be discussed should be reductions, not increases. The SALT deduction allows taxpayers to deduct certain taxes paid to state and […]

Ainsworth advocates for Bible-based character development in schools

In a letter to school superintendents, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth expressed strong support for bringing Bible-based, character-based education to public schools. Mr Ainsworth's endorsement of Lifewise Academy, a national leader in this field, came on the first day of School Choice Week. School Choice Week is an advocacy week that encourages families to discover traditional […]

‘Freedom,’ ‘Baby’: Advocates Refine Abortion Messaging As 2024 Election Nears

According to Axios, the language surrounding the abortion debate has shifted in recent months, with both pro-abortion and pro-choice advocates using the words “baby” and “freedom” respectively in the lead-up to the 2024 election. He says he is searching for a message. Activists are asking voters to push their own agendas on the issue, and […]