Thursday, June 13 2013 1:19 AM EDT2013-06-13 05:19:34 GMT
The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Alabama, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Southeast are filing a federal lawsuit in an attempt to stop Alabama's new law thatMore >>
The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Alabama, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Southeast are filing a federal lawsuit in an attempt to stop Alabama's new law that places stricter regulations on abortion clinics.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:41 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:41:19 GMT
Senator Roger Bedford (D-Russellville) has joined Governor Robert Bentley who signed into law the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act. It will go into effect August 1, 2013. Bedford, who is a cancer survivor,More >>
Senator Roger Bedford (D-Russellville) has joined Governor Robert Bentley who signed into law the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act. It will go into effect August 1, 2013. Bedford, who is a cancer survivor,More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-06-12 02:40:39 GMT
Former State Senator Lowell Barron has entered a plea of not guilty. Barron waived his arraignment hearing Tuesday and entered a written plea of not guilty.More >>
Former State Senator Lowell Barron has entered a plea of not guilty. Barron waived his arraignment hearing Tuesday and entered a written plea of not guilty.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 11:25 PM EDT2013-06-06 03:25:50 GMT
Gov. Robert Bentley says a new state law provides important protection to police dogs and rescue dogs because they are like officers safeguarding the public. Bentley held a ceremonial bill signingMore >>
Gov. Robert Bentley says a new state law provides important protection to police dogs and rescue dogs because they are like officers safeguarding the public. Bentley held a ceremonial bill signingMore >>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 4:50 PM EDT2013-06-04 20:50:22 GMT
Anniston attorney Ray Bryan has entered the Republican race for state auditor with a campaign promise to abolish the office. Bryan said Tuesday he will work with the Legislature to get a constitutionalMore >>
Anniston attorney Ray Bryan has entered the Republican race for state auditor with a campaign promise to abolish the office. Bryan said Tuesday he will work with the Legislature to get a constitutionalMore >>
More than 300 people have rallied outside of the Alabama Statehouse asking lawmakers not to cut funding to mental health services.
Many of those participating in the rally Wednesday were wearing distinctive red shirts and receive services for alcoholism, mental illnesses or intellectual disabilities from the Department of Mental Health.
The rally took place shortly before House and Senate budget committees heard Mental Health Commissioner Zelia Baugh say that a proposed 25 percent budget cut could cause thousands to lose community mental health services.
Baugh said she has proposed closing four existing mental health facilities as a way to keep from eliminating those community services.
At the rally, speakers told stories of holding down jobs and living normal lives despite mental disabilities thanks to community-based mental health programs.
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