By Alexander Willis 5.2.2025 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama House gave final passage Thursday to a bill that would change control of the public utility Birmingham Water Works, sending it off to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk amid fierce opposition from Democrats, particularly those representing Jefferson County. Sponsored by Sen. Dan Roberts, R-Mountain Brook, Senate Bill 330 would shift […]
Craig Monger | 04.04.25 MONTGOMERY — Despite some pushback, the House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday banning K-12 students from having cell phones and other wireless communication devices in the classroom. House Bill 166 (HB166), sponsored by State Rep. Leigh Hulsey (R-Helena), addresses students’ use of cell phones and other wireless devices during the day’s instructional […]
By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com Alabama voters will decide on only one statewide constitutional amendment on Nov. 5, that could provide a financial lift to a Northwest Alabama county school system where close to 71% of the students are economically disadvantaged. The constitutional amendment on the ballot, if passed by voters next week, would allow the […]
By MACKENZEE SIMMS | Staff Writer for the Shelby County Reporter In honor of the beginning of the school year, all three school systems in Shelby County—as well as three libraries—were presented with Educational Community Services Grants checks totaling a combined $110,000. State Rep. Kenneth Paschal presented these checks as he toured educational institutions throughout […]
By Will Ross, Intern July 31, 2024 The new members of the North Shelby Library Board met on July 23rd for a organizational meeting of the North Shelby Library District. After being sworn in by Judge Matt Fridy, the new board elected temporary officers. The board will elect permanent officers at the annual meeting of […]
On July 11, 2024, the members of the Shelby County Legislative Delegation who represent the North Shelby Library District elected five new members to the library Board. The election occurred following the passage of Alabama Legislative Act 2024-122, which changed the way the Library Board members were elected. Following a month-long period of accepting board […]
By MACKENZEE SIMMS | Staff Writer The Alabama Senate passed House Bill 103 on Wednesday, May 8 to update the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs. Presented by State Rep. Kenneth Paschal, the legislation aims to rebrand and modernize the department by updating the Code of Alabama section governing the agency, which has remained unchanged since […]
By DONALD MOTTERN | Staff Writer PELHAM – Pelham city officials were present alongside State Sen. April Weaver and State Rep. Kenneth Paschal on Tuesday, April 30, when Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 168, an action that has restructured the guiding laws affecting commercial development authorities in Alabama. The city of Pelham, and its […]
Your Shelby County Legislative Delegation believes in the importance of local public libraries in our county, and we are working to keep them healthy and well-funded. We know many of our community members have personally volunteered hours and worked hard to raise money to support the local libraries. We want to work with you to […]
By Mike Cason mcason@al.com AL.com Several Alabama lawmakers said they are working on bills to increase the penalty for reporting a false abduction, a response to the Carlee Russell case. Russell has been charged with two misdemeanors for her false report. Legislators say stronger penalties are needed because of the amount of time and money that police, volunteers […]