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57 days left to apply for an absentee ballot for primary runoff election

Ahead of the July 14 Primary Runoff Election, Secretary Merrill reminds Alabama voters that there are 57 days left to apply for an absentee ballot. In order to protect the safety and well-being of our voters, Secretary Merrill encourages those who are concerned about contracting or spreading the coronavirus to apply for and cast an … Continued
May 13, 2020

How to apply for an absentee ballot for Alabama’s July 14 runoff

This week, the Office of the Secretary of State launched a multi-media campaign to educate voters across the state about ways they can participate in the upcoming July 14, 2020 Primary Runoff Election. The ad will be aired on TV and radio stations across the state as well as various digital sites. “There is no … Continued
May 6, 2020

71 days left to apply for an absentee ballot for primary runoff election

Ahead of the July 14 Primary Runoff Election, Secretary of State John Merrill reminded Alabama voters that there are 71 days left to apply for an absentee ballot. July 9, 2020, is the deadline. In order to protect the safety and well-being of our voters, Secretary Merrill encourages those who are concerned about contracting or … Continued
April 29, 2020

New absentee ballot option available for permanently disabled

As of Sept. 1, permanently disabled Alabamians can apply to be placed on a permanent absentee voter list, which will automatically mail them absentee ballots for future elections.  The state Legislature during the 2019 regular session approved the new law, which requires the applications to be signed and notarized by the disabled voter’s primary doctor.  … Continued
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September 13, 2019

Natural disaster aid applications open Wednesday for farmers

Beginning Wednesday farmers whose crops were affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 can apply for some of the more than $3 billion in federal aid.  U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue made the announcement Monday that the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus signup starts Sept. 11.  “U.S. agriculture has been dealt a … Continued
September 11, 2019
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Despite Supreme Court ruling, Alabama’s civil forfeiture laws will remain awful

The U.S Supreme Court on Wednesday mandated an overhaul of how America’s police departments and courts handle the seizure of assets from people convicted of a crime — stating plainly that 8th amendment protections against excessive fines also apply to states. But don’t worry. Cops in Alabama are still free to take your stuff, crime … Continued
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February 21, 2019

Small Business Administration approves individual disaster assistance loans after Hurricane Michael

Individuals in six Alabama counties affected by Hurricane Michael in October can now apply for individual assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Gov. Kay Ivey announced the new assistance Wednesday.. SBA Administrator Linda McMahon made the loans available in response to a letter Ivey on Nov. 16. Ivey had requested a disaster declaration by … Continued
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November 23, 2018