Bill filed in Alabama to extend statute of limitations for child sex abuse cases
A bill filed in Alabama would change the statute of limitations for victims of child sex abuse. Right now, a victim of child sex abuse has until they are 25 to take civil action, but if the bill passes, they would have until they are 55. Senate Bill 127 is sponsored by Alabama State Senator […]
‘The toughest year of my life’: A family devastated by COVID-19
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – “I can honestly say for me this has been the toughest year of my life. I actually lost my husband at the beginning of the year. We lost a family member, one of our cousins we were at a funeral to say goodbye to her, and then we lost five additional […]
User Clip: AL State Senator Merika Coleman making a very strong statement in regards to Alabama Redistricting at the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference – VOTING RIGHTS BRAINTRUST Old Battles, New Lines: Redistricting and the Fight for Fair
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Holds Legislative Conference – VOTING RIGHTS BRAINTRUST Old Battles, New Lines: Redistricting and the Fight for Fair Representation for Black Americans
Alabama lawmakers pass bill to help drivers avoid license suspensions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Alabama lawmakers have approved a bill to help people avoid having their driver’s licenses suspended. The bill, which has yet to be signed by Gov. Kay Ivey, gives people the chance to miss a court date or fee payment instead of getting their license suspended right away. Under current law, a […]
Alabama lawmaker plans to propose red flag gun bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Thursday morning, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting Our Kids Act. It includes a series of individual bills aimed at preventing gun violence, one of which will incentivize states to have red flag laws. State Rep. Merika Coleman, D-Birmingham, is preparing to introduce a bill to do just that. […]
Advocates rally to repeal Alabama grocery tax at statehouse
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Dozens gathered at the statehouse Tuesday calling for a repeal of Alabama’s grocery tax. Advocates say removing the four percent state tax on food could save a family of four up to $600 a year. Senator Merika Coleman says she will be filing a bill in the coming days to repeal […]
Rep. Merika Coleman: Alabama Needs Real Reform, Not More Prisons
Montgomery, Ala – Rep. Merika Coleman announced today that she is introducing legislation that would reduce the state’s prison population without added cost to the state through Technical Violator Reform. Rep. Laura Hall is cosponsoring the legislation. “If we are talking “reform” let’s actually look at reforms,” said Rep. Merika Coleman. “We all know that throwing money […]
Alabama voters approve an amendment to remove racist language from state’s constitution
Alabama has voted to remove racist language from its constitution, CNN projects. Although segregation hasn’t been legal in Alabama since the 1950s, a section remains in the state’s constitution requiring Black and White children to attend schools separated by race. There are also sections on poll taxes, the rights of men – and only men […]
