🌱 Transgender Bathroom Ban Bill + Hyundai Plant Hiring Fair

Hello again, Montgomery! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Montgomery Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Montgomery Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Montgomery long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and warm. High: 74 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories in Montgomery today:

1. The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Senator Tommy Tuberville at its Washington Brief to speak on key topics Montgomery residents are concerned about. The Senator spoke about Ukraine's tensions with Russia, Chinese threats, and the current economy of the United States. According to Senator Tuberville, his biggest priority is getting Americans back to work while keeping schools open. (Spot On Alabama)
2. The Montgomery Hyundai Plant is looking to fill roughly 300 open positions. The positions are for work on the assembly line producing Hyundai vehicles. The plant is holding a job fair on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at the training center located at 900 Hyundai Boulevard. Starting pay is between $16.62 and $25.85 an hour. (Alabama News Network)
3. State lawmakers in Montgomery advanced a transgender bathroom ban bill for students. The bill was approved by the full Alabama House of Representatives on a 74-24 vote. The bill would ban students from using facilities that coordinate with their current gender identity. The bill will now move to the full Alabama Senate for debate and vote. (News 19)

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Today in Montgomery:

• Pieces of History: Decorative Arts Of The Gulf South At The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• The Alabama House of Representatives approved a bill allowing the carry of firearms without a permit. The bill was approved after two hours of debate. (Facebook)
• Operation HOPE, Ince provides tools that will help during tax season. Click to see the financial education opportunities that are being offered. (Instagram)
• On Giving Tuesday (Mar. 22), consider donating to the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. Donations are used to help animals as well as fund conservation efforts. (Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.