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Gulf War vet Jeff Hutchinson executed for family's murder; veterans say combat broke him
Florida executed Hutchinson on Thursday despite a letter from 129 veterans to the governor arguing that Hutchinson's mind was ...
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Alabama lawmakers approve bill to let Alfa sell health benefit plans
State lawmakers have approved legislation that would allow the Alabama Farmers Federation to offer health care coverage to its members that would not be regulated as health insurance. The Alabama ...
Budgets, termites and more: Down in Alabama
The General Fund budget came in quite late Tuesday night at $3.7 billion. That’s a 10% increase over the current year’s budget. The General Fund is for non-education state spending and includes ...
Budget battle ends with Alabama Legislature approval of spending plan
The Alabama Legislature on April 29 gave final approval to the state’s two budgets for the 2026 fiscal year, but not without ...
Alabama lawmakers pass $3.7 billion state budget after marathon bill reading
The Alabama House of Representatives gave final passage to the state’s General Fund budget late Tuesday night after a ...
Alabama lawmakers increase penalty for firing gun into home, building, or vehicle
Alabama lawmakers have given final passage to a bill to increase the penalty for firing a gun into a home or vehicle. SB119 ...
‘Chop it Up’ discussion aims to prevent youth gun violence in Montgomery
A nonprofit is having tough conversations with young men in Montgomery about facing difficult decisions and peer pressure.