ALEA unveils new boating safety laws, reminds Alabama to stay safe on the water this Memorial Day
With Memorial Day approaching, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announced the state will participate in National Safe Boating Week to promote responsible and careful behavior at the unofficial start of the summer boating season. The agency also detailed two new bills that will help promote safety for boaters in the state. “The safety of all […]
Alabama enacts new pro-military laws to support service members and their families
On June 1st, a comprehensive package of 10 new laws benefiting active duty military members, veterans and their families went into effect. The new law, passed by state lawmakers during the 2024 legislative session and signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey and announced Monday by Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, includes measures such as tax […]
Birmingham mother halts IVF procedure after new laws provide only ‘band-aid fix’
Months after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are children, the effects of this controversial decision are still felt by ordinary Alabamians and their families. Perhaps the most significant consequence of the ruling was the chilling effect it had on in vitro fertilization (IVF) services offered throughout the state. The Alabama Legislature quickly […]
California lawmakers at odds over passing retail theft laws
San Francisco – Nicholas Michael Nelson was kicked out of his family's Oceanside home after coming out as gay at age 14 and struggled with homelessness and drug addiction for the next 20 years. Nelson, who is non-binary and goes by the name “Poodle,” moved to San Francisco last year and started shoplifting to survive […]
Alabama lawmakers have an opportunity to fix abortion laws. They won’t
Science and Alabama are often at odds. Nowhere is this more consistent and clearer than in the debate surrounding abortion. In the debate over abortion, our nation's laws and legislators routinely stray into the realm of flimsy biblical interpretation to legislate and impose their beliefs on the public. And usually science can make quantum leaps. […]
7 Things: Gambling is back on the table; Alabama students are making the argument for anti-DEI laws; and more …
7. Surveillance video includes important person The FBI is also seeking information regarding the attempted bombing of the Alabama Attorney General's Office, and is offering a reward for information. The attempted bombing, the motive of which is unclear, came a day after Attorney General Steve Marshall announced he would not prosecute IVF donors or their […]
VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: Blue Laws For Red Citizens
One state prosecutor and one private plaintiff have already won huge fines and damages from former President Donald Trump, which could exceed $500 million, including legal fees. President Trump faces additional civil and criminal charges in three other federal, state and local indictments. These five cases, involving plaintiff E. Jean Carroll, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin […]
Tougher gun laws needed in Arizona, Dems say in Tucson
Local and state officials gathered Friday in a small room at Pima County's historic courthouse to form a united front to address gun violence here and across the state. In attendance were Democratic State Representative Nancy Gutierrez, Pima County Attorney Laura Conover, and Pima County Supervisor Rex Scott. Also in attendance were dozens of residents […]
Local and state leaders to meet Friday to address gun laws in Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) – State and local leaders will gather in downtown Tucson this week to address gun control across Arizona. Leaders will propose several changes to current law, including: Give local leaders more flexibility in enacting gun control policies. Protect your school or institution from known threats Keep guns out of the hands of […]
Arizona Leaders Convene to Discuss Potential Changes to Gun Laws
Arizona leaders are preparing for a key meeting in downtown Tucson to discuss potential changes to the state's gun laws. The proposed amendments would give local governments the power to develop gun control policies, protect schools and institutions from certain threats, and prevent firearms from falling into the hands of prohibited individuals. Gun control fight […]
