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Voter ID Plan Released By Secretary Of State’s Office

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Following the Supreme Court Decision to strike down portions of the Voting Rights Act, many Alabamians are confused about what this means for the state’s voter identification law, set to go into effect during the primary election in 2014. In previous elections, under the 2003 Voter ID Law, poll … Continued
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July 4, 2013

Youth organizations set equal marriage platforms

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY– Following the 5-4 decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act on Wednesday, the future political leaders of Alabama are able to find common ground on marriage equality. While the Democratic and Republican National Committees have starkly opposite platform positions on the issue of marriage equality, members … Continued
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June 28, 2013

DOMA decision leads to challenge of Alabama law

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Wednesday, the US Supreme Court announced a 5-4 decision to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which federally defined marriage as between a man and a woman. This decision means that all federal benefits of marriage afforded to opposite-sex couples will now be granted to same-sex couples who … Continued
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June 27, 2013

ALEC influences Alabama legislators

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–From voter identification laws to immigration bills, many states seem to be acting as if from the same agenda in recent years. It’s no secret that lobbying groups impact public policy on all levels, but many states are being influenced by a stronger, more powerful group. ALEC, the American … Continued
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June 25, 2013

Hubbard’s “real republican” incumbents include Obama donor and party switchers

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—At a meeting in Birmingham last week, Representative Mike Hubabrd (R-Auburn) rallied the Young Republicans to protect the GOP supermajorities against fake Republicans trying to take back the power in Montgomery. “I’m telling you the race will be determined in the primary,”  Hubbard said. Hubbard called out groups like … Continued
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June 24, 2013

Legislative Election Watch

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Only two weeks into the official 2014 primary season, many candidates have already filed with the new online reporting system through the Fair Campaign Practices Act.  Many of those who have filed are incumbents, with a one newcomer entering the game. Seven of the 35 incumbent senators have filed … Continued
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June 24, 2013

Ward calls for security cameras in Alabama prisons

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster), chair of the prison oversight committee, has called for security increases  to reduce inmate abuse in Alabama prisons. A lack of security cameras, coupled with understaffing and overcrowding of Alabama’s prisons has lead to several instances of alleged inmate abuse in recent years. This past … Continued
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June 24, 2013

Plaintiffs respond in VictoryLand Case

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford and other plaintiffs filed a response to the motion for sanctions in the lawsuit against Strange and Governor Robert Bentley. The lawsuit is in response to alleged voting rights violations when Strange and State Troopers closed down VictoryLand, costing the city millions of dollars and … Continued
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June 21, 2013

John Merrill seeks Secretary of State seat

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Representative John Merrill (R-Tuscaloosa) plans to run to replace Beth Chapman as Secretary of State in 2014. Merrill filed electronically to appoint his principle campaign committee on June 17, listing himself as the sole member of his campaign committee. Merrill said that he is concerned about who will replace … Continued
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June 20, 2013