New polling shows support for IVF among GOP voters in Alabama

Alabama Republican primary voters disapprove of the Supreme Court's Feb. 16 decision on IVF by nearly two-to-one, according to a new poll conducted by UpONE Insights. The court ruled that stored embryos have the same legal protections as children under the state's wrongful death law, enacted in 1872. The ruling caused many IVF clinics across […]

‘Not intimidated by competition’ – Alabama Republican Party announces support for Biden ballot access despite DNC timeline issue

On Thursday, the Alabama Republican Party formally supported a legislative amendment proposed by Democrats to ensure that President Joe Biden is certified according to a deadline set by the Alabama Secretary of State. Alabama's certification deadline is Aug. 15, 2024. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled to begin on Aug. 19, 2024. Secretary of State […]

Top industry, elected officials urge full support for Alabama childcare tax credit

One of seven bills for Alabama awaiting a vote by the Alabama Senate Finance, Taxation and Education Committee hits a close-to-home issue in the state's low labor force participation rate: child care. Proponents of the bill, including House Speaker Nathaniel Leadbetter, state Sen. Garlan Gudger, state Rep. Anthony Daniels, Alabama Women's Foundation CEO Melanie Bridgeforth […]

Bipartisan conservation legislation receives support from Alabama Senator Katie Britt

If the bill passes, ADCNR would receive about $25 million per year to implement the state's Wildlife Action Plan, which identifies 366 species most in need of protection, including bald and golden eagles, various bat species, Alabama sturgeon, American black bears, eastern spotted snakes and gopher turtles. Additionally, this bill is expected to boost Alabama's […]