Light Up Navajo VI will provide power to 50 families in Cameron
Cameron, Arizona – A Mission to Bring Power Under the blazing 100-degree sun, a team of linemen is dedicated to one important task. The Light Up Navajo initiative, which began back in 2019, is currently in its sixth phase. This effort has brought together utility workers nationwide to provide electricity to Navajo homes. In Cameron, […]
Supporting Healthy Babies and Families: Focus on Preventing Overdoses
Substance Use, Pregnancy, and Stigma Pregnant women dealing with substance use disorders (SUD) often find themselves feeling alone, fearful, and overwhelmed. The stigma attached to their situation can prevent them from seeking the vital care they need. Families might also worry about mandatory reporting systems involving law enforcement or child welfare, which can lead to […]
Katie Britt explains how the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ will significantly impact American families.
Discussion on Legislative Impact Recent discussions led by US Senator Katie Britt and Judy Barlow, vice president of the Republican National Federation of Women, focused on the positive effects of current legislation on everyday Americans and the nation overall. Britt, representing Montgomery, emphasized the achievements in enhancing domestic energy production and lowering taxes, all while […]
Families urge lawmakers to avoid masking old issues with new constructions.
Annual Hearing Highlights Concerns in Alabama’s Prison System Legislators, formerly incarcerated individuals, and advocacy leaders gathered at the Alabama Capitol this week for the Joint Prison Supervisory Board’s annual hearing. They confronted pressing issues like violence, overcrowding, and insufficient rehabilitation within the state’s prison system. A notable testimony came from Rachel Elledge, a former inmate […]
Tennessee takes steps to bring families together and ensure their safety, addressing poverty without neglect.
Recently, Tennessee passed a law that ensures parental rights aren’t revoked solely due to financial struggles. “Child protection services should focus on providing necessary resources instead of punishing families for their economic challenges,” I remarked. Numerous hands shot up when I asked if others felt the same during a training session at the Healthy and […]
Rep. Sewell advocates for better prenatal care access for military families.
On Thursday, a new initiative was presented by US President Terri Sewell from Alabama, Senator Tammy Duckworth from Illinois, and Congressman Andy Kim from New Jersey. This legislation aims to enhance access to prenatal care specifically for military families. The proposed law would establish a pilot program within the Department of Defense to recognize pregnancy […]
Opinion: The App Store Accountability Act would make digital environments safer for families in Alabama
Over the last 25 years, as technology has advanced, there’s been growing concern about minors accessing inappropriate online materials. This issue transcends political lines and emphasizes that safeguarding children online should be a priority for lawmakers in Alabama. With the introduction of Senate Bill 187, Alabama has a chance to align with other states pushing […]
Families take legal action against Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission for not initiating patient registry
Alabama Families Sue Medical Cannabis Commission Five families in Alabama have taken legal action against the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), stating that state agencies have failed to fulfill their legal duty to create registration processes for medical cannabis patients and caregivers. The lawsuit, which was filed on April 25 in Montgomery County Circuit Court, […]
Heath Allbright: “Reducing the state income tax will return money to families in District 11.”
Alabama Launches $191 Million Tax Relief Package As Alabama wrapped up its 2025 legislative session on Wednesday, lawmakers approved a tax relief package worth $191 million. This package includes cutting the state sales tax on groceries from 3% to 2%, removing the 4% sales tax on essential baby products and women’s hygiene items, and boosting […]
State Rep. Jamie Kiel expresses disappointment that the legislature could not approve a religious freedom bill for public school families this session.
Concerns Over Alabama Religious Freedom Bill State Senator Jamie Keele (R-Russellville) expressed disappointment regarding Congress’s recent inability to pass a religious freedom bill applicable to Alabama public schools. The legislation, initially introduced by State Representative Susan Dubose (R-Hoover), did not progress through the state government committee, leading to Keele’s frustrations, as he had voted in […]