Dakota Layton, Author at Bama Politics
Rep. Chris Pringle to Pre-File “Gender is Real Legislative Act”
On Thursday, State Representative Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) said he will pre-file a bill known as the “Gender is Real Legislative (GIRL) Act”. The bill would require Alabama public schools to make sure every…
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AL Attorney General Steve Marshall Opposes Medical Marijuana
After Alabama’s Medical Cannabis Study Commission voted in December to recommend legislation that would legalize and regulate the use of medical marijuana in Alabama, the fight for medical marijuana seemed optimistic, but advocates for…
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Two Alabama Teachers Chosen for Curriculum Associates’ Extraordinary Educators Program
According to a press release by Curriculum Associates, the Extraordinary Educators program “establishes a tradition of celebrating and connecting exemplary teachers from schools nationwide.” Two teachers from Alabama have been selected to join this program…
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Alabama Unemployment Compensation: Cut from 26 to 14 weeks
As of January 1st, Alabama’s unemployment compensation was cut from 26 weeks to a varying rate between 20 and 14 weeks depending on the state’s unemployment rate. If the state’s annually adjusted unemployment rate is…
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama to Fund $250,000 of Grants for Healthy School Initiatives
In a Monday press release, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama announced that they will be creating a pool of $250,000 to fund school initiatives that promote increased exercise in students and help children…
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UAB Study Leads to New FDA Approved Drug for Sickle Cell Anemia
UAB hematologist, Dr. Julie Kanter, who has treated sickle cell anemia for more than 10 years became involved in a study to test the drug, Adakveo. She believed that it might effectively target one of…
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Jeff Sessions: Doug Jones is a Foot Soldier for the Radical Left
On Saturday, former Attorney General and Alabama GOP Senate front-runner, Jeff Sessions sent out a critical tweet against Alabama’s Democratic incumbent Senator, Doug Jones after Jones explained in in an
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Cleaning Up Roadside Litter Costs Alabama $6.8 Million Annually
On Friday, The Tuscaloosa News reported that state crews cleaned up over 113 tons of roadside litter in Tuscaloosa in the year, 2019. The annual…
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Alabama Hyundai Plant Made 336,000 Vehicles in 2019; Increases Output by 4 Percent
On Thursday, Hyundai announced that their Alabama plant produced 336,000 vehicles in 2019 and their total output increased about 4 percent over the previous year.
The Santa Fe SUV was the primary contributor to…
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Troy King Releases New Campaign Ad Touting Ties to AL-02, Support for Trump, and Disdain for Liberals
In a crowded primary field with six opponents, former Alabama Attorney General, and Congressional candidate, Troy King released a new ad, seeking to distinguish himself from his opponents by portraying himself as someone who…
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