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Human cloning ban moves toward vote in Alabama Senate

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alabamareflector.com – Ralph Chapoco – 2025-05-06 12:28:00

by Ralph Chapoco, Alabama Reflector
May 6, 2025

A bill banning human cloning in Alabama is in position to be voted on in the Alabama Senate.

The Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday unanimously approved HB 380, sponsored by Rep. Phillip Rigsby, R-Huntsville. The bill would make it a Class C felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, to clone or attempt to clone a human being.

“This is another one of those bills that is going to be a protection of what can come,” Rigsby said to the committee during the meeting. “A little bit of research, a couple of little Google searches, will tell you that the research behind reproductive human cloning is on the horizon, and so this bill will help to put up some guardrails to help protect that.”

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The legislation excludes in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments from its cloning definition and allows scientific research on cloning techniques producing “tissues, organs, plants, or animals other than humans.”

The Alabama House of Representatives approved the measure on April 9.

The person may also be convicted of the crime if the individual merely participates in the process or is involved in the shipment or transfer of embryos or materials.

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Note: The following A.I. based commentary is not part of the original article, reproduced above, but is offered in the hopes that it will promote greater media literacy and critical thinking, by making any potential bias more visible to the reader –Staff Editor.

Political Bias Rating: Center-Right

The content is relatively neutral in reporting, mainly focusing on the legislative process of a bill that seeks to ban human cloning in Alabama. However, the framing of the bill as a protective measure against future reproductive human cloning, alongside the involvement of Rep. Phillip Rigsby, a Republican, suggests a subtle right-leaning perspective. The bill’s content and the inclusion of Rigsby’s statement position it as aligned with conservative values of regulation and moral protection. The emphasis on preventing future cloning research without invoking strong opposition or counterarguments contributes to a more conservative portrayal of the issue.

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Fountain Heights Farm Cooperative breaks ground on new community market

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www.youtube.com – WVTM 13 News – 2025-07-02 20:33:05

SUMMARY: Fountain Heights Farm Cooperative, a local community farm, is expanding by breaking ground on its first neighborhood market and community kitchen, the first in about 70 years. Co-founder Dominique Villanueva expressed hope that this “Heart of the Farm” project will inspire more investment in Fountain Heights. The cooperative offers a shared food subscription box program called “We All Eat,” where paying members help subsidize food for those in need. This expansion aims to ensure every family in the community has food on their table and serves as the first step toward creating more community-driven food initiatives across Birmingham.

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Big demand and new technology for buying fireworks

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www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2025-07-02 18:45:14

SUMMARY: With the Fourth of July approaching, demand for fireworks is soaring, especially at Jerry’s Fireworks in Theodore. Popular items include the “gunfighter,” “crickets” fountains, and 16-shot aerial bursts that shoot 70-80 feet high. Sales have outpaced past years, with many products nearly sold out. To enhance the buying experience, employees introduced PyroScan technology, allowing customers to scan barcodes and view videos demonstrating each firework’s effects on a TV screen. Shoppers are purchasing everything from sparklers to large sets, eager to celebrate safely. The store emphasizes safety as the festivities near.

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20th Annual Miracle Bash | July 2, 2025 | News 19 at 5 p.m.

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www.youtube.com – WHNT News 19 – 2025-07-02 18:22:43

SUMMARY: The 20th Annual Miracle Bash on July 2, 2025, benefits the Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund at Huntsville Hospital. Anchors Ben Hoover and Amy George play special roles, with Chris and Amy reflecting on over $6.1 million raised since 2005. Amy, a former WHNT News 19 anchor, lost her premature twin Melissa shortly after birth; her surviving sister Catherine was saved thanks to NICU care. The fund supports advanced NICU equipment and family services, aiding over 1,200 babies yearly. The community’s ongoing generosity and the George family’s dedication have significantly improved neonatal care, honoring Melissa’s memory and saving lives.

Ben Hoover sat down with Chris and Amy George to look back at all the dollars that have been raised and what those contributions from the community have been able to accomplish.

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