Putting Partisan Priorities Aside… For Now
So often, we hear that our leaders should put partisanship aside and “get something done”. I’ve never believed that was the best way. First of all, we have to decide what “things” are to be...
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Latest Alabama political news — state government, legislation, and policy updates from across the state.
Jones Introduces Bipartisan “Rapid Coverage for Coronavirus Vaccines and Treatments Act”
On Tuesday, Alabama’s Democratic Senator Doug Jones joined Senators’ Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) to introduce the Rapid Coverage for Coronavirus Vaccines Act. According to a press...
Governor Ivey Announces New Runoff Election Date
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Primary Runoff Election would be held on July 14, 2020, due to the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. “Exercising my extraordinary powers under the...
Gov. Ivey Confident Financial Institutions Can Weather Coronavirus
Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday in cooperation with the Superintendent of Banking Mike Hill emphasized measures taken by financial regulators to protect the financial system within the state. The Alabama Banking Department,...
Former Chairman of Christian Coalition of Alabama Endorses Sessions for U.S. Senate
In an open letter published in Alabama Today, former Chairman of the Christian Coalition of Alabama Bob Russell endorsed former Attorney General Jeff Sessions ahead of the March 31 runoff between...
Doug Jones Urges Alabamians To Prepare For An Economic Downturn Due to the Coronavirus
In an appearance on WVNN’s “The Jeff Poor Show”, Senator Doug Jones urges all Alabamians to prepare for an economic downturn due to the Coronavirus. “Well, we are in an economic...
AL Democrats Seek Primary Delay; Modernized Elections
The Alabama Democratic Party has joined Secretary of State John Merrill in exploring a brief postponement of the March 31 primary runoff election due to the current situation involving the Coronavirus. It...
Boaz, AL Pastor Invites Coronavirus Infected To Service
“So with boldness of faith if you have the coronavirus or feel threatened by such, you are most welcome at Boaz Church of God Sunday morning at 10 AM where we will anoint the sick...
Birmingham Mayor Establishes Emergency Fund For Small Businesses Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak
It’s no secret that precautions taken during the Coronavirus outbreak, though necessary, are hurting small businesses across the country. But Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin wants small businesses in his city to...
Al-01 Candidate Jerry Carl Suspends Campaign Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak has already disrupted the social interactions and daily routines of most Americans, but it has now reached domestic politics. Ahead of his March 31 runoff with State Senator Bill...