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Jessa Reid Bolling

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Jessa Reid Bolling

Jessa Reid Bolling is a reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter and graduate of The University of Alabama with a B.A. in journalism and political science.

Report: Cost to operate county jails, sheriff’s departments increased by $93 million since 2014

The Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) released an updated research publication yesterday showing that the cost to operate county jails and sheriff’s departments statewide increased by $93 million from 2014 to 2019. The research publication, named “Alabama’s Unresolved Inmate Crisis,” was updated from its initial release back in December to include data from … Continued
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January 31, 2020

Progressive group unveils plan to increase voter turnout for Democrats in 2020

Earlier this week, a progressive group unveiled a six-month canvassing program intended to increase turnout among Democratic voters in 16 states, including Alabama.  The Progressive Turnout Project (PTP), a grassroots-funded organization dedicated to getting Democratic voters to the polls, unveiled its comprehensive state voter profile for Alabama, one of the battleground states they are spending … Continued
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January 30, 2020

Jones introduces bill to promote workforce development for in-demand industries

Yesterday, Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, introduced legislation to promote education and training for Alabama workers in high-demand industries.  The bill, named the Working On Rewarding and Keeping Employees Resilient (WORKER) Act, is aimed at ensuring employees have access to and are prepared for well-paid, skilled jobs in Alabama and … Continued
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January 29, 2020

Doug Jones approval rating at 41 percent, new poll shows

Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, has maintained a consistent approval rating since last quarter, according to a new poll.  The Morning Consult’s newest Senator Approval Ranking for the fourth quarter of last year shows Jones’ current approval rating sits at 41 percent with a disapproval rating of 35 percent for a net approval rating of plus … Continued
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January 21, 2020

Southern states with Medicaid expansion saw improved overall health, study shows

A new study found that Southern states with Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act saw fewer declines in people’s health, resulting in an overall improvement in health for low-income adults. The study, published by Health Affairs, examined 12 Southern states to compare those that had expanded Medicaid, like Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana and West Virginia, … Continued
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January 13, 2020