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Eddie Burkhalter

Eddie Burkhalter is a reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter. You can email him at [email protected] or reach him via Twitter.

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Birmingham building inspector arrested, charged with abusing office for personal gain

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Tuesday announced the arrest of a city of Birmingham building inspector charged in connection with soliciting and accepting a bribe in 2016, to approve a building inspection. Thomas Edward Stoves surrendered to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on Monday and was released on bond, according to a press release … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 11, 2020

Alabama’s spike in daily COVID-19 deaths Tuesday result of process delays

The Alabama Department of Public Health on Tuesday recorded 48 new COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the total number of coronavirus deaths over the last two weeks to 335, the third-highest two-week total since the start of the pandemic. In June, at least 296 Alabamians died from coronavirus, the Alabama Department of Public Health … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 11, 2020

Jones hosts roundtable with minority business owners, entrepreneurs

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones on Tuesday hosted an online roundtable discussion with minority business owners, entrepreneurs and investors. “In Alabama, small businesses employ half of all employees, and entrepreneurs account for 25 percent of all new business in the United States,” Jones said at the start of the discussion. “But we also know that in … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 11, 2020

Governor announces $7 million in COVID-19 aid to bolster state’s mental health response

Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced $7 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to two programs aimed at strengthening mental health services in Alabama. “COVID-19 has taken a toll on Alabamians in many ways, and that certainly includes their mental health. Like people around the globe, the people of our state are suffering, and I … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 11, 2020

Plaintiffs ask for panel of judges to reconsider ruling on Alabama voter ID law

Plaintiffs suing Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill alleging the state’s voter ID law discriminates against minorities on Monday asked a panel of judges to reconsider an appeals court decision that affirmed the law. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund on Monday filed a petition Monday asking that all of the judges on the … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 10, 2020

AARP Alabama asks for details on $50 million federal COVID-19 aid to nursing homes

The Alabama chapter of AARP is asking the state to ensure federal coronavirus relief funds are spent wisely and in the open. Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced $50 million in grants would go to state nursing homes to aid in the fight against COVID-19. Candi Williams, AARP’s Alabama state director, told APR on Monday … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 10, 2020

Alabama Legislative Black Caucus holds meetings on racism in wake of George Floyd death

Members of the Alabama Legislative Black Caucus in recent months have been meeting with Gov. Kay Ivey, state law enforcement officials and others to voice their concern over systemic racism in Alabama, the group said in a statement Friday. Alabama Legislative Black Caucus members in June met with Ivey, and in follow-up meetings with other … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 10, 2020

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne announces new chief of staff

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, on Friday announced that Seth Morrow will serve as his chief of staff. “As we enter the last half of 2020, my office remains busy assisting constituents and advancing our legislative priorities. I know Seth shares my focus on finishing out my term in Congress strong, and he is well prepared … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 7, 2020

Alabama Department of Corrections investigating inmate death

Robert Earl Adams, 40, died on Aug. 5 and although no foul play is suspected, a department spokeswoman in a message to APR said the exact cause of death is pending an autopsy.

Eddie Burkhalter

August 7, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey awards $100 million to state nursing homes, hospitals in fight against coronavirus

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced the award of $100 million in coronavirus relief funds for grants to state nursing homes and hospitals to aid in the fight against COVID-19. “While there are many aspects of COVID-19 that we still don’t know, one thing that isn’t in dispute is our seniors and those with preexisting … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 7, 2020