Alabama Cannabis Commission chair resigns after legal challenge
The complaint alleged Steven Stokes is ineligible lead the commission while serving on the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees.
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See recent postsThe Supreme Court’s decision has deepened discrimination in our state
In Alabama and the rest of the nation – when it comes to voting rights – we’ve still got a long way to go.
Five opinions that moved us in 2020
From the COVID-19 pandemic to civil rights and addressing homophobia, here are five APR opinion pieces that moved us in 2020.
John Merrill elected Chair of Republican Secretaries of State Committee
At this year’s annual National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Winter Conference, Secretary of State John H. Merrill had the privilege of meeting with the Republican Secretaries of State Committee (RSSC), where he was then elected by his 28 other peers to lead the delegation as its Chair. “At our meeting in Washington, we … Continued
February 14, 2020
Worley re-elected as chair — but as chair of what?
Saturday, the Alabama Democratic Party State Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC) met in Montgomery and re-elected Nancy Worley as chairwomen. Many Democrats, including large numbers of the SDEC, refuse to accept the validity of Saturday’s election and boycotted the meeting. Sources told the Alabama Political Reporter that by their estimates there was not a quorum present, … Continued
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See recent postsWith new leadership, a viable Democratic Party is possible, even likely
The only constant in politics as in life is change, and the election of State Rep. Chris England as the Alabama Democratic Party’s chair is a sign of positive change. However, in a state that overwhelmingly elected Donald Trump president and is ruled by a Republican supermajority, how will England rebuild a currently factious Democratic … Continued
Alabama Pardons and Paroles Board chair resigns amid turmoil
Lyn Head, chair of the Alabama Pardons and Paroles Board, announced her resignation on Tuesday. Her departure comes amid years of turmoil at the bureau that has resulted in the removal of three staffers and the suspension of parole hearings until at least November 1. In a statement to APR on Wednesday Gov. Kay Ivey’s … Continued
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See recent postsChanges to the Alabama Democratic Party are long overdue
It should have happened a long time ago. Nancy Worley has no business being the chair of the Alabama Democratic Party for as long as she has been. And Joe Reed has no business being the party’s kingmaker by virtue of a vague — and often misquoted — consent decree. On Thursday, the Credentials Committee … Continued
Carter critical of Alabama Democratic Party’s handling of adoption of delegate selection plan
Last week, the Alabama Democratic Party adopted a new delegate selection plan. The State Democratic Executive Committee approved the vote via email. Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Worley announced that the plan had been approved by the SDEC voters. The Alabama Democratic Party has been divided in recent years into factions that support Worley and … Continued
Worley given May 17 deadline to resolve DNC’s concerns, hold new elections
The Alabama Political Reporter has obtained a letter from the Democratic National Committee to Alabama Democratic Party Chair Nancy Worley giving her and the State Democratic Executive Committee until May 17 to adopt a new diversity caucus, pass new bylaws, and hold new elections. The DNC letter is signed by Yvette Lewis, Harold Ickes and … Continued