WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release: * * * Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Becomes First Female Governor to Sign Independent Women's Stand With Women Legislation into State Law MONTGOMERY, AL -- Today, Independent Women applauds Alabama Governor Kay Ivey for boldly standing with women and signing the "What is a Woman Act" --inspired by Independent Women's Stand wi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity-Alabama Applauds Introduction of the Second Chance Act and Governor Ivey's 'Smart on Crime' Policy # Feb 13, 2025 by AFP Montgomery, AL -- Following the introduction of SB 156, the Second Chance Act, by State Senator Will Barfoot (SD-25) Americans for Prosperity-Alabama (AFP-AL) State Director Adam Thompson issued the following statement: "  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 13 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * FFRF warns that Ala. lawmakers want to bring back school-sponsored prayer The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling out a blatantly unconstitutional bill just introduced in the Alabama Legislature to force public school students to pray at the start of every day. The state/church watchdog calls it the latest in a wave of legislation testing the boundaries of   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Study: Retail Cannabis Sales Associated With Reduced Drinking Among Young Adults New York, NY: Fewer young adults report using alcohol following the opening of licensed marijuana retailers, according to data published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Researchers affiliated with the City University of New York and the University of  more