Alabama Republicans push through anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bill, absentee ballot limits
Representatives approved both bills on 75-28 party-line votes after Republicans moved to cut off debate.
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Alabama Senate approves lottery, gambling bill, final outlook unclear
If the Senate proposal is approved by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature, the proposal would go before voters on Sept. 10.
Auburn women cruise past Arkansas 67-48 to advance to the SEC Tournament quarterfinals
Auburn Women's Basketball
Sydney Shaw, JaMya Mingo-Young and Mar’shaun Bostic each scored 11 points and No. 7 seed Auburn beat 10th-seeded Arkansas 67-48 in the second round of the SEC Tournament.
Alabama Senate begins debating lottery, gambling bill
If approved by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature, the proposal would go before voters on Sept. 10.
1 dead, 2 injured in Autauga County crash
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency tells Action 8 News that the accident happened on Alabama 14 near the 142 mile marker, approximately one mile east of Autaugaville.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Legislature approves school choice bill, sending it to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature
The Alabama Legislature has given final approval to the CHOOSE Act, Gov. Kay Ivey’s education savings account bill.
Biden hopes to use State of the Union address to show he’s up to the job
Biden’s State of the Union address on Thursday will attempt to ease voter concerns about his age and job performance while sharpening the contrast with former President Trump.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill protecting in vitro fertilization providers from liability
Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation into law Wednesday shielding in vitro fertilization providers from potential legal liability raised by an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children.
Alabama legislation to protect IVF providers moves toward final approval
The House of Representatives voted 81-12 for the bill that now returns to the Alabama Senate.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Dean Phillips ends Democratic Party run for President
U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota ended his long-shot 2024 Democratic presidential bid on Wednesday after failing to win a primary contest against President Joe Biden.
