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Alabama Senate passes bill allowing nasal epinephrine use in schools

The Alabama Senate on Wednesday passed a bill allowing schools to stock and administer single-dose premeasured epinephrine. HB 533, sponsored by Rep. Margie Wilcox, R-Mobile, allows the use of such epinephrine in addition to single-dose auto-injectable epinephrine, or an EpiPen. The premeasured epinephrine is a nasal spray, known as Neffy. Sen. April Weaver, R-Hoover, a […]

Can Alabama Turn Purple? Voting Rights, GOP Fatigue, and a Heated Debate

Josh Moon and David Person dig into new polling that suggests Alabama Republicans may be losing their grip on voters who care more about affordability than culture-war politics. They talk with Representative Adline Clark about voting rights, early voting, and barriers that still make it harder for Alabamians to cast a ballot. Later, congressional candidate Shane Weaver joins the show for a spirited conversation about Democrats, working-class voters, and the future of Alabama politics. The episode wraps with a sharp look at Katherine Robertson and why her comments on school desegregation sparked outrage. RESOURCES & SOCIALS 🔵 Bluesky: @alpoliticsthisweek.com ⚫ X/Twitter: @alathisweek 🔵 Facebook: facebook.com/alathisweek SUPPORT THE SHOW 👍 Like this video and SUBSCRIBE ⭐ Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 📧 Email questions/voice notes to apwproducer@gmail.com with your name ABOUT OUR SPONSOR Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, with properties across the U.S. and Caribbean — including Alabama — offering entertainment, dining, hotels, and amenities. Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.

State Sen. Weaver files bill criminalizing those who ignore first responder orders: ‘Will win you a free ride to jail’

State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) has filed Senate Bill 293, legislation that would create a new criminal offense in Alabama titled “Interference With A First Responder,” according to a press release from her office. The proposal is designed to deter interference with emergency personnel and prevent violent unrest scenarios from developing in Alabama communities, as […] The post State Sen. Weaver files bill criminalizing those who ignore first responder orders: ‘Will win you a free ride to jail’ appeared first on Yellowhammer News .