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Alabama Bill Aims To End Straight Party Voting
An Alabama House bill has been submitted that would prohibit straight-party voting in the state. The bill, HB397, currently has 19 sponsors, all Democrats. Only six states, including Alabama, currently allow the practice with Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Oklahoma, and South Carolina being the others. Alabama…
Alabama House Approves Direct-To-Home Wine Shipment
A bill that would allow Alabama residents to buy wine and have it shipped directly to their house has passed the Alabama House. HB 350, sponsored by Terri Collins (R-Decatur), would allow a currently licensed wine manufacturer to obtain a wine direct shipper permit from…
Alabama Early Voting Part of House Democrats 2019 Legislative Agenda
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….
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 are as follows. Clarke County Town Hall & Listening Session On…