Lee County School Property Tax Renewal Passes
The Lee County special election to renew existing property taxes for schools has passed. The tax renewals help fund Lee County, Auburn and Opelika schools as well as the Lee County...
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Latest Alabama political news — state government, legislation, and policy updates from across the state.
Sec. of State John Merrill Argues Over Voter Fraud On Facebook
Secretary of State John Merrill is never one to shy away from a debate or argument on Social Media. He enjoys it, though he has
13 Alabama Hospitals Have Closed Since 2010
13 Alabama Hospitals have closed down since 2010 due to lack of funding, leaving many without close access to emergency healthcare. Here are the 13 Hospitals that have closed down in Alabama and the reasons...
Calhoun County Elected Officials Enjoy Decades of Tax Payer Paychecks Despite Continued Decline
In a recent USA today article, five Alabama towns were listed among the 50 worst place to live in America. My hometown of Anniston, AL managed to sneak in the top 10 at...
Alabama Democrats Announce Town Halls Across State This Month
This month Alabama Democrats want to hear from you. The Alabama House Democratic Caucus will be hosting 5 Town Hall events across the state in preparation for the upcoming Alabama Legislative Session. The events...
5 Worst Cities In Alabama According To USA Today
USA Today covered the 50 worst cities in America according to 24/7 Wall St., which created an index of over two...
Hoover City Council President Gene Smith Says E.J. Bradford Shooter Had No Racism In His Heart
Hoover City Council President Gene Smith said in an interview with ABC3340 that the Hoover Police Officer behind the deadly shooting of E.J. Bradford “had no racism in his heart or...
Alabama Bill Allowing Bible Elective Courses Raises Concerns
In late January, Republican Alabama State Senator Tim Melson pre-filed SB 14 in the Alabama legislature. This bill would grant public schools the permission to offer Bible-based elective courses to their...
Former Marshall County Sheriff Scott Walls Sues To Keep Jail Food Funds
Scott Walls, the former Marshall County Sheriff, says money left over from the prisoner food budget should be his in a lawsuit filed against the state comptroller. The lawsuit states Gov....
Alabama Gerrymandering Lawsuit Continues After Judge Rejects States Challenge To Jurisdiction
A lawsuit filed on June 13, 2018 naming Secretary of State John Merrill and alleging the Alabama U.S. Congressional districts are in violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act has...