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Chance Phillips

Chance Phillips is a reporter. You can reach him at [email protected].

Elections

Secretary of State orders purging of potential noncitizens from Alabama voter rolls

Allen said he has sent a list of registered voters with noncitizen identification to the the attorney general's office for potential criminal prosecution.

Jacob Holmes, Chance Phillips

August 14, 2024

Sen. Britt introduces ambitious, bipartisan child care legislation

The bills Britt introduced would increase tax credits for working families purchasing child care and help subsidize childcare workers’ wages.

Chance Phillips

August 1, 2024

The Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act passes the Senate with Britt’s support

Despite critics claiming the bill will enable censorship, 91 senators, including Britt and Tuberville, voted for the legislation on Tuesday.

Chance Phillips

July 31, 2024

Alabama will not participate in IRS’ new free Direct File program

Alabamians won’t be able to file their taxes using the IRS’ free Direct File service during the 2025 filing season.

Chance Phillips

July 31, 2024

Secretary of State Wes Allen claims VOTE411 is a data-mining “sham”

The organization criticized “misinformation about the League’s nonpartisan elections resource.”

Chance Phillips

July 30, 2024

Republican nominee Caroleene Dobson selected for NRCC “Young Guns” program

With polling showing Dobson three points behind, Republicans claim she’s in “prime position to keep Alabama’s 2nd District red.”

Chance Phillips

July 30, 2024

Shomari Figures asks DNC to go easy on crypto

After a cryptocurrency PAC spent millions to help him, Democratic nominee Shomari Figures asks the DNC to adopt pro-crypto policies.

Chance Phillips

July 29, 2024

Sen. Britt seeks to bar federal contractors from boycotting Israel

Britt’s office highlighted that an organization led and founded by a remarkably homophobic pastor supported the recently introduced legislation.

Chance Phillips

July 29, 2024

Rep. Sewell cosponsors constitutional amendment on presidential immunity

The recently proposed amendment would strip presidents of their newfound immunity surrounding official acts and ban self-pardons.

Chance Phillips

July 26, 2024

Rep. Treadaway: Birmingham, Montgomery police have staffing issues

Recently recognized as the “Crime Stopper of the Year,” Rep. Treadaway will sit on a new committee on urban crime.

Chance Phillips

July 26, 2024