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On the heels of Alabama’s ballot harvesting ban, I am turning my attention towards the next step in ensuring Alabama elections are the most secure elections in the country: the

Catch up on the biggest news about people, places, events and activities happening in Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley

The Alabama Legislature finished the 2023 Regular Session last Tuesday, adjourning “sine die,” which is Latin for adjourning “without a day to return.”

Road Builder Liability - A bill, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield, that offers greater liability protections in civil lawsuits to road and bridge...

Incentives - The “Game Plan” has passed in both chambers and have been signed by Governor Ivey. Governor Ivey stated, “the Game Plan will give Alabama’s team the tools it...

Political analyst Jess Brown joined Leadership Perspectives to discuss some of these topics like allocated American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) money, the plans for a mega-prison costing almost a billion dollars, the bill proposed to eliminate Alabama's grocery tax, why it doesn't look like Alabama will be getting a lottery this year and more.

New state law will allow law enforcement to catch impaired drivers A new state law is giving law enforcement more tools to fight impaired driving. Posted: Jun 9, 2021 6:42 PM Posted By: Bridget Divers A new state law is giving law enforcement more tools to fight impaired driving. The effort to get the legislation passed was led by a north Alabama family and state senator. The new law known as "Dannys law" is named in honor of Danny Johnson, an Alabama A&M football player who was killed in a ca...

North Alabama lawmakers recap latest legislative session in Athens Tiffany Thompson © Provided by Huntsville-Decatur WAFF Lawmakers discuss legislative wrap up at Athens Public Library HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - On Tuesday, Alabama lawmakers met for a legislative wrap-up at the Athens Public Library. Representative Andy Whitt and Senator Arthur Orr spoke with voters at the June 8 event. HUNTING LICENSE UPDATE Speaking with WAFF 48, Rep. Whitt said he feels overall this past l...