AL Gov. Kay Ivey’s Terrible Decision Will Cost Lives
Clete Wetli | April 2, 2020 | Opinion Article
Gov. Ivey seems to think that her Marie Antoinette response of “let them eat cake” will suffice until the virus magically subsides on its own.
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AL Democratic Officials Call For A Shelter-In-Place Order
Dakota Layton | March 26, 2020
This week, prominent Alabama Democratic officials including Alabama Democratic Party Chairman Chris England and Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels have called on Governor Kay Ivey to issue a shelter-in-place order for the state of Alabama. This would require all non-essential businesses in the state...
Alabama Creates Coronavirus Task Force
Brent Wilson | March 6, 2020
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the formation of a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force of cabinet and state agency officials, as well as disease specialists in an abundance of caution. The task force held its initial discussion Friday morning. “While there are no known cases...
AL Prisons Reform Should Be Top Priority
Clete Wetli | February 12, 2020 | Opinion Article
Now, with the threat of a federal lawsuit and possible takeover of its prison system, Alabama is finally acknowledging that there’s a crisis.
Alabama Democrat Anthony Daniels Delivers Response To Kay Ivey’s State of the State Address
Brent Wilson | February 5, 2020
187 years ago, our ancestors looked up into the dark sky and witnessed a meteor shower that inspired family tales, song lyrics, and even license plates. That was the night that the stars fell on Alabama. Every Alabamian, regardless of their earthly-shackles of gender, race,...
Nancy Worley’s Last Stand
Clete Wetli | September 23, 2019 | Opinion Article
The reality is that hundreds of thousands of Alabamians still lack access to affordable healthcare. The reality is that the state has slashed unemployment benefits and continues to neglect people who genuinely need help. The reality is that Alabama needs prison and education reform. In fact, Alabama has real problems and it needs real solutions.
AL House Minority Leader Daniels Right To Call For Comprehensive Prison Reform
Clete Wetli | July 15, 2019 | Opinion Article
The state has known for many years that its prisons were overcrowded and understaffed. Further, it has perennially ignored the widespread abuse and neglect of prisoners in its care.
Alabama House Passes Abortion Ban Bill That Includes Rape, Incest
Brent Wilson | May 1, 2019
The Alabama House voted 74-3 yesterday in favor of HB 314, a bill that would ban abortions even in cases of rape and incest. Democrats walked out on the vote. The bills sponsor, State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) has said the goal of the bill...
Alabama State Rep. Mike Ball Talks CARE Act
Matthew Tyson | March 29, 2019
In 2014, Rep. Mike Ball (R – Madison) introduced legislation that would go on to become Carly’s Law – a bill that authorized the University of Alabama in Birmingham to conduct a study on the effects of cannabidiol (also known as CBD oil) on patients...
Alabama Early Voting Part of House Democrats 2019 Legislative Agenda
Matthew Tyson | March 26, 2019
On March 20, Rep. Thomas Jackson (D, Montgomery) introduced a bill that would authorize early voting in the state of Alabama. If passed, HB256 would require the governing body of each county to open at least one early voting center 14 days before an election....