Micah Danney

Micah Danney is a former reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter.

Survey: Small business owners’ uncertainty increased in October

Although general optimism remained steady, uncertainty among small business owners spiked.

November 11, 2020

Terminix agrees to pay $60 million for overcharging customers in Alabama

The company systematically overcharged customers and failed in many cases to honor its service contracts, the AG's office said.

November 9, 2020

Half of new unemployment claims last week were due to the pandemic

Unemployment claims remain high in Alabama.

November 6, 2020

Poll watchers in Alabama report massive turnout, long waits and machine shortages

One observer spoke to multiple people in long lines who vowed that they are ready to wait all night if they have to.

November 3, 2020

SPLC: Millions still have their mail-in ballots, should return them in person

Nearly 100 million Americans have already voted by mail or by early in-person voting. There were 138 million total votes cast in the 2016 election.

November 3, 2020

Voters in line can’t be turned away when polls close, SPLC advises

“It is imperative for voters to remember that if they are in line before voting closes, they have the right to remain in line and cast their ballots,” said Nancy Abudu, deputy legal director for the SPLC.

November 3, 2020

Birmingham police are prepared for Election Day, mayor’s office says

Even though there are no known threats, the city's leadership and its police are committed to keeping people and polling places safe.

November 3, 2020

Frustrated by officials’ inaction, activists in Huntsville are strategizing for police reforms

While small demonstrations continue, something else has grown more quietly: A coalition of more than 2,000 Madison County residents who aim to change local government if it is unresponsive.

November 2, 2020

Faith in Action Alabama calls on law enforcement to protect voters from harassment

"In these harrowing days it is incumbent upon all of us as citizens and you and your colleagues as law enforcement professionals to do all we can to maintain this right secured by so much courage and sacrifice."

October 28, 2020

Study: COVID-19 infection rates more than double without lockdowns

Infection and fatality rates would have been higher without stay-at-home orders, a new UAB study found.

October 26, 2020