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Jones introduces bipartisan bill to expand debt reorganization tools for farmers

Thursday, U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, and colleagues introduced the bipartisan Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019 to help family farms reorganize after falling on hard times as bankruptcy rates among American farmers near record highs. “We need to do everything we can to help Alabama farmers succeed, especially at a time when the business … Continued
March 28, 2019

Langford has been released from prison

Friday, Judge L. Scott Coogler of the Northern District of Alabama issued a ruling reducing the sentence of Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford to time served. Mayor Langford arrived at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham Saturday night. “We welcome him home to his beloved city and urge everyone to join us in prayers for Mayor … Continued
December 31, 2018

Sewell urges Trump administration to release former Birmingham mayor Larry Langford

On Wednesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, sent a letter to the Trump administration renewing her request for an immediate reduction in the sentence of former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford due to his deteriorating health. “During this season of hope, I am calling on the Trump Administration to act with compassion and immediately reduce Mayor … Continued
December 27, 2018

Former Birmingham mayor Larry Langford is in critical condition

Former Birmingham Mayor Langford is in critical condition and has been moved to a hospital. His family has been notified of his deteriorating health and are at his side. Langford is 72 years old and reportedly suffering from several illnesses including end-stage pulmonary disease, emphysema and heart failure. Langford was convicted of bribery and is … Continued
December 26, 2018

Do what’ll really help: Expand Medicaid

We’ll certainly see whether state Sen. Greg Reed’s support of the new Medicaid Integrated Care Network is worthy and that the program does what is promised. Let’s hope it does, but pardon my cynicism, because any health care program these days that promises to do more for millions of dollars less falls under my “too-good-to-be-true” … Continued
December 13, 2018

Jones introduces bipartisan legislation forbidding mailed unsolicited “live” loan checks

Monday U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Alabama) joined Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), and Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) in introduced legislation that would end the practice of mailing high-interest loans to consumers in the form of “live” checks. When consumers receive these loan checks, many unknowingly believe they have received money from their bank or financial institution, not … Continued
December 11, 2018

Randall Woodfin will be sworn in as mayor today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Birmingham Mayor-elect Randall Woodfin will be sworn in as Mayor in Linn Park. “We want to instill a renewed belief in public service to our city” Woodfin said.  “That goes beyond city hall.  It means each of us supporting our neighbors, friends, family members and … Continued
November 28, 2017

Randall Woodfin to be inaugurated as Mayor of Birmingham on Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Birmingham Mayor-elect Randall Woodfin will be inaugurated.  All events are designed to honor the citizens and will be open to the public. “Inauguration day is the culmination of more than a year of hard work by many, many people across our city who joined together … Continued
November 27, 2017

David Carrington addresses Etowah County Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington addressed the Etowah County Republican Party in Rainbow City, Alabama, at the Western Sizzlin. Carrington had previously announced that he was running for governor; but after incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she would seek a term, he announced that he would not … Continued
October 24, 2017

David Carrington drops out of Governor’s race

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington announced that he was ending his campaign for Governor of Alabama. Carrington said in a statement to supporters, “After prayerful consideration, I’ve decided it’s time for me to end my campaign for Governor.” Carrington said, “My six-month journey has been fascinating – one … Continued
September 14, 2017