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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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Alabama announces online dashboard to aid people visualize new careers

The tool will allow users to insert information about their personal finances, family makeup and career goals, then see how their chosen career path will impact their salary, as well as when the new career and raise in pay could result in them losing different kinds of public assistance.

Eddie Burkhalter

October 22, 2020

Doug Jones applauds signing of veterans mental health and suicide prevention bill

The legislation is aimed at bolstering the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs mental health workforce to serve veterans.

Eddie Burkhalter

October 21, 2020

Congressional candidate James Averhart endorsed by list of U.S. dignitaries, retired military leaders

The 1st Congressional District Democratic candidate has been endorsed by a list of retired U.S. dignitaries and retired military leaders, his campaign said Wednesday.

Eddie Burkhalter

October 21, 2020

AARP’s COVID-19 dashboard shows Alabama nursing home lagging behind national averages

In each of five parameters Alabama fared worse than the national average.

Eddie Burkhalter

October 21, 2020

Retired U.S. Marines general endorses Doug Jones

Krulak, a Republican, served as the 31st commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps and as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Eddie Burkhalter

October 20, 2020

Alabama inmate dies after inmate-on-inmate assault

Edwin Wells, 29, died on Oct. 10 from injuries during an apparent inmate-on-inmate assault at the Easterling Correctional Facility, the Alabama Department of Corrections confirmed on Tuesday.

Eddie Burkhalter

October 20, 2020

Alabama’s Black Belt lacks quality internet access, report finds

Twenty-two of 24 Black Belt counties are below the statewide average of 86 percent of the population who have access to high-speed internet, and two Black Belt Counties — Perry and Chocktaw — have no access at all.

Eddie Burkhalter

October 20, 2020

Coalition of attorneys general file opposition to Alabama attempt to ban curbside voting

The AGs argue that Alabama’s suggestion to the courts that curbside voting invites fraud is “unfounded.”

Eddie Burkhalter

October 19, 2020

Alabama revenues grew despite COVID pandemic, analysis shows

Tax revenue into the state’s General Fund was 7 percent higher this year the Education Trust Fund brought in an additional $209 million in 2020 compared to 2019.

Eddie Burkhalter

October 19, 2020

Alabama inmate tested positive for COVID-19 after his death

Testing data from the department shows there was an outbreak of the disease in the prison around the time he was taken to a hospital.

Eddie Burkhalter

October 16, 2020