A state legume and Black History Month
Here’s to Alabama’s 900 peanut farmers and the Alabama Peanut Producers Association.
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The power of incumbency is a mighty sword. Just how deep it cuts into this year’s election is yet to be seen.
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See recent postsState of the State Cliffs Notes
Here are 392 words in place of thousands.
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See recent postsMore accessibility to government this session
The Alabama Legislature has created a new website, which launched Jan. 3 for use in the Legislative Session.
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See recent postsUAB is sitting on top of the world
We, in Alabama, have long known the importance and irrefutable excellent reputation of UAB.
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See recent posts2021 special session is about “simple” lines on a map
While the census controls where the new lines are drawn, so do expectations and requests from legislators and other elected officials.
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See recent postsThere is a “Boozer” in Montgomery
He starts all his speeches by telling people: “Young Boozer, yes, that is my real name.”
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See recent postsInside the Statehouse: Kay just needs to say nothing or do nothing
Recently, I wrote about Alfa’s influence in Alabama politics. In my August 8 column, I said, the Alabama Farmers Federation still controls the Legislature. They use to play in the Governor’s Race. However, they got burned badly by Bob Riley when they helped him get elected and the first thing he did was stab them … Continued
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See recent postsInside the Statehouse: Primary political potpourri
Now that the dust has settled on the primaries, allow me to share with you some thoughts on the Alabama political stage. There is an old saying that says the more things change, the more they stay the same. This old adage is true in Alabama politics. First of all, “All politics is local.” In the … Continued
Marsh’s Incumbent Protection Plan: Only The Wealthy Need Apply
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) is one of the wealthiest men in the State Legislature. He wants to raise the primary elections fees to ensure that only the wealthiest Alabamians or incumbents will be among the ranks of those who serve in public office. In a scheme … Continued