Alabama State Senator Arthur Orr is shepherding a bill through the legislature that asserts parental rights regarding the vaccination of their children: https://www.al.com/educationlab/2024/04/alabama-legislature-may-ease-religious-exemption-for-school-vaccines.html. This isn't a API BluePrint issue, per se, but we certainly support his effort to put parents back in the drivers seat with decision-making for their

Greg Davis of ALCAP and I discuss an update on Alabama legislative issues:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MoHp5D8AhX1cS2sIxsY0d?si=TWXDpYK5SqybAeQiocQHKQhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/priority-talk/id1619643355?i=1000653027726

We all want fairness and integrity without coercion in the union certification process. This law would ensure employees are given ample opportunity for their independent decisions to be recognized and respected while signaling to employers and employees that Alabama honors and respects their interests. https://1819news.com/news/item/vincent-vernuccio-and-stephanie-holden-smith-how-alabama-can-protect-its-workers-privacy

I also got to talk to Phil Williams on his show this week about the movement on the gambling legislation. You can listen in here:https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-mdysv-15dbc1b

https://www.alreporter.com/2024/04/04/public-hearing-held-on-bill-targeting-voluntary-recognition-for-unions/

Stephanie Smith of API sheds light on Alabama's debate over gambling legalization, revealing stark divides within its legislature. Despite NCAA warnings and rising concerns over addiction and athlete welfare, the state's proposed gambling laws lack essential protections. Dive deeper into this unfolding story below: https://1819news.com/news/item/stephanie-holden-smith-sports-betting-is-a-bad-bet-for-college-athletes-and-fans

Greg Davis of ALCAP and I discuss the current iterations of gambling legislation here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0U4H9ZYN4MTu9voTPPquxR

https://www.alreporter.com/2024/04/04/public-hearing-held-on-bill-targeting-voluntary-recognition-for-unions/

https://alabamareflector.com/2024/04/04/alabama-senate-committee-oks-bill-that-could-punish-voluntary-union-recognitions/