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Trump claims ‘great unity’ after talks with congressional GOP
WASHINGTON — In his first visit to Capitol Hill since leaving office in January 2021, former President Donald J. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, mapped campaign strategy with GOP lawmakers and projected party unity ahead of the November elections. Trump said the meetings brought “great unity.” Surrounded by Republican senators, including Iowa’s Chuck Grassley […] The post Trump claims ‘great unity’ after talks with congressional GOP appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Biden Title IX regulation targeted by Republicans in Congress
WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress got one step further in their efforts to reverse the Biden administration’s final rule for Title IX after the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce approved a measure on Thursday that would overturn the updated regulations. The U.S. Department of Education’s final rule — which seeks to protect […] The post Biden Title IX regulation targeted by Republicans in Congress appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
U.S. Supreme Court overturns ban on bump stocks used in Las Vegas mass shooting
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down a rule enacted following a 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas that defined a semiautomatic rifle equipped with a bump stock attachment as a machine gun, which is generally prohibited under federal law. The opinion, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, reduces the executive branch’s already-limited […] The post U.S. Supreme Court overturns ban on bump stocks used in Las Vegas mass shooting appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Biden’s Title IX transgender protections blocked in federal court
This story originally appeared on Louisiana Illuminator. A federal judge has temporarily halted enforcement of new rules from the Biden administration that would prevent discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty of Louisiana issued a temporary injunction Thursday that blocks updated Title IX policy from taking effect Aug. 1 […] The post Biden’s Title IX transgender protections blocked in federal court appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
ALSDE releases school level reading data
The Alabama State Department of Education released school level reading scores Thursday amid an ongoing discussion on whether the numbers count as “grade level” numbers. The school level data shows a range of scores for schools from 100% for “Percentage for On or Above Grade Level” to 45.54% for third graders. For second grade, at […] The post ALSDE releases school level reading data appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
La. residents share similar views on fossil fuels and renewables regardless of politics
This story originally appeared on Louisiana Illuminator. An overwhelming majority of Louisiana residents support the expansion of renewable energy alongside fossil fuel production in the state, and most residents believe the state government is doing too little to protect air and water quality, according to a new survey by LSU researchers. The Reilly Center for […] The post La. residents share similar views on fossil fuels and renewables regardless of politics appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
U.S. Senate Republicans reject Democrats’ bill on IVF protections
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats’ attempts to bolster reproductive rights failed again Thursday when Republicans blocked a bill guaranteeing access to in vitro fertilization from moving forward. The 48-47 procedural vote came just one day after Republicans tried unsuccessfully to pass their own IVF access bill and one week after GOP senators prevented legislation from […] The post U.S. Senate Republicans reject Democrats’ bill on IVF protections appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
State abortion bans forcing interstate travel, U.S. Senate panel hears
WASHINGTON — When Lauren Miller flew from her home state of Texas to Colorado two years ago she felt a moment of relief when the plane took off — not because she had been delayed for hours or because she needed a vacation, but because she was about to meet with doctors who would be […] The post State abortion bans forcing interstate travel, U.S. Senate panel hears appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Election workers worry that federal threats task force isn’t enough to keep them safe
Aiming to send a message, the Biden administration recently spotlighted its indictments and convictions in cases involving threats to election officials or workers. But with no letup in reports of attacks, some elections professionals say federal law enforcement still isn’t doing enough to deter bad actors and ensure that those on the front lines of […] The post Election workers worry that federal threats task force isn’t enough to keep them safe appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Republican IVF bill fails in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON — Alabama Republican Sen. Katie Britt’s efforts to pass legislation that would block Medicaid funding from going to states that ban in vitro fertilization were unsuccessful Wednesday when Democrats blocked the bill from advancing. Britt, who introduced the legislation earlier this year alongside Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, said during brief debate the bill […] The post Republican IVF bill fails in U.S. Senate appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
More students enroll in community colleges throughout the state compared to last year
An official with the Alabama Community College System said Wednesday that summer enrollment is up in comparison to this time last year. Neil Scott, vice chancellor of student success, said that, as of Tuesday, 48,571 students registered for summer classes. He said that is 4.64% ahead of last summer. “We still have some time to […] The post More students enroll in community colleges throughout the state compared to last year appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects attempt to limit access to abortion pill
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a much-anticipated decision Thursday that mifepristone, one of two pharmaceuticals used in medication abortion, can remain available under current prescribing guidelines. The high court unanimously rejected attempts by anti-abortion groups to roll back access to what was in place more than eight years ago, writing that they […] The post U.S. Supreme Court rejects attempt to limit access to abortion pill appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Southern Poverty Law Center lays off employees
The Southern Poverty Law Center will be laying off employees in what the civil rights nonprofit called an attempt to streamline operations. SPLC said in a statement Wednesday that they are taking actions to “streamline our activities and operations to strengthen our ability to advance a multiracial, inclusive democracy and ground our work in the […] The post Southern Poverty Law Center lays off employees appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Advocates urge Alabama to resolve medical cannabis licensing legal dispute
Medical cannabis supporters advocated for making medical cannabis, which is stalled due to litigation, available in Alabama. The Patients’ Coalition for Medical Cannabis, a new organization advocating for possible patients, hosted speakers Wednesday in Montgomery to discuss potential benefits for patients, setbacks in Alabama and other states that have active medical cannabis programs. “Let me […] The post Advocates urge Alabama to resolve medical cannabis licensing legal dispute appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Birmingham charter school receives approval for amended enrollment plan
The Alabama Public Charter School Commission Wednesday approved an amendment to the initial plan for a school campus to open in Birmingham. The Freedom Preparatory Academy Birmingham campus was supposed to open in the fall to serve kindergarten and first grade students. After a delay with the facility, the school requested the Commission approve changes […] The post Birmingham charter school receives approval for amended enrollment plan appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Some pols blame fentanyl on the undocumented
This story originally appeared on Ohio Capital Journal. Following the lead of former President Donald Trump, some Ohio Republicans are saying that undocumented migrants are bringing the deadly scourge of fentanyl with them. Several experts say such statements are highly misleading. And anti-hate groups say such statements paint yet another target on the backs of […] The post Some pols blame fentanyl on the undocumented appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Pair of U.S. House Dems add to chorus calling for Alito, Thomas recusals
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats echoed Senate colleagues Tuesday in calling for U.S. Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito to recuse themselves from Jan. 6 cases, and for congressional Republicans to support passing an enforceable ethics code for the entire bench. Reps. Jamie Raskin, ranking member of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight […] The post Pair of U.S. House Dems add to chorus calling for Alito, Thomas recusals appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Child care concerns were brought up at a state commission meeting Tuesday
Rep. Barbara Drummond, D-Mobile, spoke at the Alabama Women’s Commission Tuesday about the need to address child care in the state. In a discussion about what the commission could do and amid conversations around regional events, Drummond said that child care was an issue for one of her constituents during the summer. “This issue was […] The post Child care concerns were brought up at a state commission meeting Tuesday appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Auburn Board of Trustees approve a proposed closure for an accelerated pathway degree
The Auburn Board of Trustees approved a proposed closure to the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design Studies at the Friday board meeting because few students have opted to enroll in the program. “The Bachelor of Science, the program that is in front of you for your consideration is a post-baccalaureate degree for students who […] The post Auburn Board of Trustees approve a proposed closure for an accelerated pathway degree appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Alabama retirement CEO faces opposition in push for gaming special session
Retirement Systems of Alabama CEO David Bronner wants a special session on gaming to increase education retirees’ benefits, but state leaders seem determined not to. Bronner said after the State Employee Retirement System board meeting Tuesday that “to provide a cost-of-living adjustment for education retirees, the state must fund such liability,” and suggested that Gov. […] The post Alabama retirement CEO faces opposition in push for gaming special session appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
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