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Ledbetter: Alabama House adjourns 2026 session with historic four-year record
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (99+ words) House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) says the Alabama House adjourned the 2026 legislative session Thursday having delivered a historic four-year record on education, taxes, public safety, and economic development. Ledbetter said the Legislature had addressed each of those challenges over the…...
Alabama closed primary bill dies in Senate on final day of session
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (286+ words) Alabama's closed primary bill died in the Senate on Thursday, the final day of the 2026 legislative session, after failing to receive a floor vote. HB541, sponsored by State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity), passed the House and cleared a Senate committee but…...
Maryland considers joining states passing school "bell-to-bell" cellphone bans
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (389+ words) Schools are to be centers of learning and" The'Old Line'State is pondering a new policy for its schools " banning cellphones for the entire school day, starting in the 2027-28 academic year. Schools are to be centers of learning and social development,…...
Georgia bill would allow residents to sue local governments over unenforced homelessness laws
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (590+ words) Georgia state Rep. Houston Gaines said he has firsthand experience with the influx of homeless people in his hometown of Athens, but he hopes a bill on Gov. Brian Kemp's desk will bring change to Athens and the rest of…...
Bill would allow residents to sue over unenforced homelessness laws
16+ hour, 5+ min ago (584+ words) (The Center Square)" Georgia state Rep. Houston Gaines said he has firsthand experience with the influx of homeless people in his hometown of Athens, but he hopes a bill on Gov. Brian Kemp's desk will bring change to Athens and…...
WATCH: Lawmakers clash over religious instruction bill
21+ hour, 34+ min ago (514+ words) (The Center Square) " Arizona lawmakers are debating a bill that would require public schools to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction, raising questions about parental rights and constitutional limits. State Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, is sponsoring'Senate Bill…...
Pringle, Ledbetter bill authorizing appointed board and commission
22+ hour ago (287+ words) With little time to spare, the Alabama Senate passed House Bill 220 (HB220) sponsored by House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and Speaker Pro-Tem Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) that provides the governor, lieutenant governor, the speaker of the House, the president pro-tempore of the…...
House, Senate approve 'Work Zone Safety' pilot program with $250
22+ hour ago (248+ words) MONTGOMERY " Members of the House and Senate passed legislation on Thursday creating a pilot program that would install a speed limit camera system in a highway construction zone. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency…...
School prayer, Pledge of Allegiance amendment headed to Alabama voters
22+ hour, 36+ min ago (321+ words) The Alabama Senate passed a constitutional amendment Wednesday requiring public schools to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and allowing students to initiate and lead prayer, sending the measure to Alabama voters for final approval. HB511, sponsored by State Rep. Reed Ingram…...
Ind. GOP Gov. Braun: 30-day suspension of gas tax in state
23+ hour, 39+ min ago (337+ words) OAN Staff'Addie Davis10: 15 AM " Thursday, April 9, 2026 Indiana GOP Governor Mike Braun announced a 30-day suspension of the 7% usage tax on fuel in Indiana on Wednesday. "I am declaring a gas tax holiday to give Hoosiers relief from the pain at the…...