DOJ deals blow to Mo Brooks’ defense
Brooks claimed his Jan. 6 speech was simply part of his job as a congressman. The DOJ disagreed.
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Governor announces reopening of state Capitol, Governor’s Mansion
The Alabama Capitol is open for self-guided tours only.
March 11, 2021
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See recent postsMLK Day is split in Alabama. That explains a lot about the insurrection
"A day split between honoring MLK’s sacrifice and fight for equality, and Robert E. Lee, a murderous traitor and slaveowner."
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See recent postsSponsored hate has taken a beating. You can help kill it
"Turn by turn, the money spigot has slowly stopped flowing to America’s most hateful and divisive politicians."
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See recent postsOh, Mo, you just can’t help it, can you?
"Brooks continually embarrasses Alabama. It’s his superpower."
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See recent postsShame on those who stoke the fires of insurrection
"There is no reason to be proud of our congressional members who stoked violent insurrection."
Official state Christmas Tree to be delivered to Capitol on Monday
On Monday, Alabama’s official Christmas Tree will be delivered to the state Capitol. This year’s tree is an Eastern Red Cedar and will come from Mr. and Mrs. Ray Allen’s Farm in Bullock County. The tree will be displayed on the front steps of the state Capitol building. After its delivery Monday, the tree will … Continued
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See recent postsHot political summer in the City of Montgomery
It has been a long hot summer in Montgomery, and I do not mean at the Capitol or Statehouse, but in the City of Montgomery itself. There is a heated and pivotal mayor’s race. It has been considered a foregone conclusion that Montgomery will elect their first African American mayor this year. It is probably … Continued
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See recent postsInside the Statehouse: very few white Democrats left in Legislature
The Republican tidal wave that swept Alabama’s statewide officeholders to landslide victories filtered down to legislative races. Even though our legislature really didn’t need to become any more conservative or Republican, it did anyway. We had a super majority Republican State House and Senate. We now have a super, super GOP majority. Republicans picked up … Continued
Alabama’s marks 199 years as a state on Friday
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will join the Alabama Bicentennial Commission on Friday to kick off Alabama’s bicentennial year countdown. Alabama officially became the nation’s 22nd state on December 14, 1819. In one year, on December 14, 2019, Alabama will celebrate its 200th anniversary as a state. Gov. Ivey will mark the occasion with an Alabama … Continued