Mayor requests removal of ankle monitor, states altercation was self-defense
In a court filing, Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock alleges his wife has a history of abuse, alcoholism and mental illness.
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Legislature passes home alcohol delivery bill
Businesses would be limited to delivering no more than 75 miles from the business, and they cannot cross state lines.
House passes bill to allow home delivery of alcohol
The bill would allow Alabama residents to legally have beer, wine and liquor delivered to their front door.
Enterprise voters approve Sunday alcohol sales
Tuesday, voters in the city of Enterprise voted in favor of a referendum to allow the Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages. The measure passed with 1,942 votes in favor of Sunday liquor sales, and 468 voting against. Proponents of decreasing government limits on the sales of alcoholic beverages believe that the change will allow the … Continued
Enterprise voters go to the polls in referendum on Sunday alcohol sales
Voters in the city of Enterprise vote Tuesday in a referendum on whether or not to allow the Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages. Proponents of decreasing government limits on the sales of alcoholic beverages claim that it is an economic development issue. That if residents are able to make alcohol purchases in the town on … Continued
Senate Committee rejects ABC store privatization
The Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development committee Wednesday voted against giving a favorable report to a bill that would have privatized the state’s liquor stores. Senate Bill 77 was sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. A public hearing was held on the eighth floor of the Statehouse on Wednesday, but the bill failed in committee … Continued
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See recent postsIt’s time to end Veteran’s Day
Forget Veteran’s Day. We need a Veteran’s Month. Every year, as November 11 rolls around, and the parades start slowly marching and the wreaths get laid on graves and everyone seeks out a veteran to thank for their service, I can’t help but think how completely disingenuous it all is. Seriously, it’s noise. Tomorrow, the … Continued
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See recent postsIs the Legislature about to pass a $250 million backdoor tax increase?
By Rep. Craig Ford It doesn’t claim to be a $250 million tax increase, but that’s exactly what would happen if the State Legislature passes a proposed bill to privatize the state’s ABC stores. Though it may seem like a reasonable, pro-private sector bill that would decrease government bureaucracy and expenses, in reality this bill … Continued
House Passes Bill that Would Decriminalize Homebrewing
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In 48 of the 50 states in the Union it is legal for an American citizen to brew his own beer for his own consumption. This is actually a popular hobby for hundreds of thousands of people across the country. It is however a criminal pastime in the state … Continued