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U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, an Alabama Republican, was unsuccessful last week in attempting to cut $1.65 billion from the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program, which provides federal subsidies to alternative energy companies. Supporters of the program have argued that such subsidies are necessary to kick-start companies who can help meet America’s power needs while … Read moreAlabama Rep Makes Failed Bid to Cut Subsidies for Alternative Energy Companies

There has been quite a bit of controversy in Alabama regarding marriage licenses lately, ever since a state ban against same-sex marriage was overturned in February. Yet the Alabama Supreme Court told probate judges in March to continue following state law until the federal Supreme Court resolves the issue this summer. Alabama Sen. Greg Albritton … Read moreSenate Bill Would Replace Marriage Licenses With Contracts in Alabama

Alabama lawmakers and police officers have begun working together to crack down on dangerous driving habits, and in the latest series of traffic safety regulation updates, a bill aiming to increase the safety of motorcyclists has come one step closer to being an official state law. According to Al.com, a motorcycle safety bill sponsored by … Read moreAlabama Legislature Expected To Pass Bill Requiring Skills Test for Motorcyclists