2020 election

Sewell votes in favor of the Delivering for America Act to protect the USPS

Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, voted in favor of H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act, which would provide $25 billion in critical emergency funding for the United States Postal Service to maintain its high level of service. Sponsors say that the American public depends on the USPS as not only a critical pathway to vote … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 24, 2020

Aderholt says there is still a long way to go on rural broadband

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, said Friday that while great strides have been made in the last few years, there is still a long way to go on rural broadband. “Right now, in our country, there are 21.3 million rural Americans who live without reliable broadband,” Aderholt said in an email to constituents. “Here at home … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 24, 2020

Alabama Republicans react to Biden’s nomination

The virtual Democratic National Convention ended Thursday with former Vice President Joe Biden formally accepting the Democratic nomination to be the 46th president of the United States. Alabama Republicans responded with their reasoning on why they believe Americans should not vote for Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris. “We’ve heard how Joe Biden won’t … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 21, 2020

Thursday is the last day to apply for absentee ballot for municipal elections

Thursday is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot in the numerous municipal elections happening around the state on Tuesday. Monday is the last day to hand-deliver your absentee ballot. Municipal elections are non-partisan. In-person voting will be Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bring a valid photo ID. If you don’t … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 20, 2020

Sewell says that Postal Service aid is important

Congressman Terri Sewell, D-Selma, is returning to Washington to vote in favor of funding a Democratic proposal to provide support for the U.S. Postal Service. Tuesday, Sewell explained why she believes this is important. “The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an essential service that Americans have long relied upon to access goods and supplies, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 20, 2020

Brooks opposes Postal Service bailout, vote by mail

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-California, is calling the U.S. House of Representatives back into session to consider massive legislation dealing with the U.S. Postal Service. Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced his opposition to the postal system bailout. “With lies and propaganda, the Socialist Democrats are attempting to convince the American people that President … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 20, 2020

Doug Jones says Joe Biden “is who we need as our next president”

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Monday addressed the Democratic National Convention and told the Democratic delegates and TV viewers watching at home that former Vice President Joe Biden “is who we need as our next president.” “Growing up in the South meant growing up in the midst of stark divisions,” Jones said. “But … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 19, 2020

Merrill touts state’s absentee ballot system, urges interested voters to submit applications

Secretary of State John Merrill on Tuesday encouraged voters who want to vote by absentee ballot to request one, noting that there are 72 days left to do so. “Any one of our 3,631,381 voters in the state who want to vote absentee can vote absentee,” Merrill said. Voters who want to avoid the possibility … Continued

Micah Danney

August 19, 2020

Barry Moore promises to “fight against the destructive ideas of the Democrats”

Republican congressional candidate Barry Moore on Tuesday said he will fight what he called the “destructive” ideas of the Democratic Party. “When I’m elected to represent District 2,” he said, “I’ll fight against the destructive ideas of the Democrats and support our President.” Moore was responding to the Democratic National Committee’s online convention by pointing … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 19, 2020

Tommy Tuberville slams Doug Jones for convention speech

Republican Senate nominee Tommy Tuberville and Republicans criticized incumbent U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, for his comments on the first night of the Democratic National Convention. Tuberville said that it is just another example of Jones supporting everything that Alabamians oppose and opposing everything that Alabamians support. “Because he is one of them, Doug Jones … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 18, 2020