Controversial Amendment 2 narrowly rejected by voters
Tuesday’s vote by the people leaves the judicial portion of the Constitution like it is now.
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See recent postsClorox, anyone?
There is no comprehensive plan on how to hold the upcoming legislative session safely — not even a rudimentary one.
Marshall “pleased” with Supreme Court curbside voting decision
The high court stayed a lower court ruling that allowed local election officials to implement curbside voting due to fears of the coronavirus.
Census response deadline extended to October 31
The deadline to complete the 2020 Census has been extended to Oct. 31.
Leaders urge participation as Census deadline approaches
“Time is running out,” Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said on Twitter. “Respond to the 2020 Census today.”
Roy Moore sues state challenging COVID orders
Moore is arguing that the state has exceeded its authority by issuing COVID-19 restrictions and the statewide mask mandate.
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See recent postsOn the Nov. 3 ballot, vote “no” on proposed Amendment 1
On Nov. 3, 2020, all Alabama voters should vote “no” on proposed Amendment 1. Vote no on Amendment 1 because it could allow state law changes to disenfranchise citizens whom the Legislature does not want to vote. Because Amendment 1 has no practical purpose and because it opens the door to mischief, all voters are … Continued
Dismukes resigns as pastor, refuses to step down as state lawmaker
Embattled State Rep. Will Dismukes has resigned as pastor of a Baptist church but defiantly declared that he has no plans to step down from the state Legislature. The Alabama Baptist, an online and print news source for Baptists around the state, reported on Thursday that Dismukes had agreed to step down from Pleasant Hill … Continued
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Will Dismukes and his love for all things confederacy aren't an outlier in the Alabama Republican Party. The party has sought those voters. It has encouraged those views. It has backed legislation supporting those insane beliefs.
Alabama GOP chair saddened by Rep. Ron Johnson’s death
State Representative Ron Johnson, R-Sylacauga, passed away Tuesday from complications with liver cancer. Johnson was the longest serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan said that she was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Johnson. “We were so deeply saddened as we learned about the passing … Continued