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.@AFP_Alabama is hosting a series of free matinee screenings of “Young Washington” at eight locations across the state throughout July, part of the group’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Read more here: yellowhammernews.com/afp-ala… #Alabama #ALPolitics #America250 #AFP

.@AFP_Alabama is applauding the Alabama House of Representatives for passing of a bill that attempts to add another check on the state’s emergency powers during a crisis. The House passed HB136 unanimously Tuesday. The bill would require Alabama’s governor to certify that an immediate danger to public health, safety, or welfare exists before emergency rules can take effect. Moreover, a requirement to demonstrate unforeseen danger would protect against prolonged emergency regulations. “AFP-AL thanks Speaker Pro Tem Chris Pringle for sponsoring this important legislation,” FP-AL State Director Adam Thompson said. “Emergency rules should be the exception, not the norm.” The issue of the state government’s emergency powers received renewed attention during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-21. Some critics believe that leaders took advantage of their roles during the crisis. Read full story here: yellowhammernews.com/america… #Alabama #ALPolitics #Policy #Freedom

Taxpayer-funded Alabama Public Television criticized for lobbying against Trump’s rescission package – “Government agencies using taxpayer money to lobby,” @AdamThompsonAL argues, “it’s just crazy, right?” #alpolitics yellowhammernews.com/taxpaye…