2+ hour, 46+ min ago  (338+ words) MONTGOMERY " On Wednesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed SB361, also known as Beau's Law, with multiple amendments. The legislation would require dog owners to provide adequate shelter, water, food, and care while tethered, or face the removal of their dogs…...

3+ hour, 46+ min ago  (397+ words) Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that Alabama's education savings account program " the CHOOSE Act " had a record number of applicants in its second year. The application deadline was March 31, with almost 49, 000 students applying. That is more than double the…...

3+ hour, 46+ min ago  (236+ words) Professor Bret Weinstein made some bold assertions about U. S. military activity in Iran during a recent discussion on "The Tucker Carlson Show." "My concern is that this is evidence that he is not in control " as commander-in-chief of his own armed…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago  (269+ words) The Alabama House of Representatives will meet on Thursday for the final time in the 2026 legislative session, where lawmakers will vote on a handful of consequential bills before the day's end. The House is slated to consider 15 Senate bills on…...

3+ hour, 46+ min ago  (375+ words) GUNTERSVILLE " Alabama's next lieutenant governor will have less responsibility than in years past due to a recent Senate rules change, but candidate John Wahl said he's "not that concerned" that the change will impact his influence. Last week, the Senate…...

3+ hour, 46+ min ago  (335+ words) 1819 News is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Alabama Policy Institute, which has been one of the strongest voices in the state, promoting and preserving Alabama Values for 33 years. Oversight for 1819 News is provided by a separate not-for-profit board of…...

3+ hour, 46+ min ago  (468+ words) BAY MINETTE " The developers of a proposed solar facility in Stockton met with community members on Wednesday to discuss plans for the 4, 500-acre site. Dozens of demonstrators showed up with signs and lined D'Olive Street in front of the John…...

3+ hour, 46+ min ago  (198+ words) MONTGOMERY " Legislation establishing an up to $1, 000 state tax deduction for overtime compensation and a two-month grocery tax holiday passed the Senate on Wednesday. The bill by State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) would establish an Alabama individual income tax deduction for…...

3+ hour, 46+ min ago  (481+ words) MONTGOMERY " On Wednesday, the Alabama House of Representatives advanced a bill that would ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to buy unhealthy snacks, such as candy, sugary sodas and energy drinks. In a discussion with State…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago  (266+ words) MONTGOMERY " The Alabama Senate will consider legislation on Thursday requiring party registration to participate in the state's partisan primary elections. The bill (HB541) by State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) wouldn't apply to the 2026 elections, but would go into effect on January…...