Chris England

Tabitha Isner appeals to Democrats to support her chair candidacy

The Alabama Democratic Party plans to hold a meeting on Saturday to elect a new chair and vice-chair. Tabitha Isner is running for the chair position. “I want to be Chair of the Alabama Democrats,” Isner said in an email appeal to Alabama Democrats. The State Democratic Executive Committee has been ordered by the Democratic … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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October 31, 2019

Democrats will hold state party elections Saturday

The Alabama State Democratic Executive Committee will hold a special meeting on Saturday in Montgomery. This meeting will be pursuant with the October 5th SDEC bylaws that were unanimously passed by the SDEC and approved by the DNC, the meeting will involve organizing the Diversity Caucuses, selecting nominees for At-Large member positions by each Diversity … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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October 29, 2019

Isner keeps Democrats informed ahead of chair election

The Alabama State Democratic Executive Committee is holding elections for Chair and Vice Chair on November 2. Former Congressional candidate minister Tabitha Isner is one of the candidates for Chair. Tuesday, Isner sent out an email briefing SDEC members and interested Democrats on what to expect that day. “The election for a new Chair & … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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October 24, 2019

Jones says SDEC meeting was “a major step in the right direction”

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones said “this is a major step in the right direction for the Alabama Democratic Party” following a meeting of State Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC) members Saturday in Montgomery. “This is a major step in the right direction for the Alabama Democratic Party,” Sen. Jones said. “This show of support from Democrats … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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October 7, 2019

DNC approves Alabama bylaws, sets new election dates

Vote on new bylaws or don’t bother sending anyone from Alabama to Milwaukee next year.  Essentially, that’s what the Democratic National Committee said to Alabama Democratic Party chairwoman Nancy Worley on Friday. A subcommittee of the DNC — the rules and bylaws committee — approved a new set of bylaws for the ADP and ordered … Continued

Josh Moon

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September 23, 2019

House rejects effort to raise the retirement age for state judges to age 75

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a constitutional amendment revising and rewriting the section of the Alabama 1901 Constitution dealing with the judiciary on Tuesday. Senate Bill 216 is a constitutional amendment sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. SB216 was carried in the Alabama House by State Rep. Prince Chestnut, D-Selma. Chestnut said that … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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May 16, 2019

House Committee approves pay raises for corrections officers

On Wednesday, April 24 the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee gave a favorable report to a bill giving a substantial pay raise to Alabama Department of Corrections officers. House Bill 468 is sponsored by State Rep. Christopher John England, D-Tuscaloosa. England said the increase in pay has already been included in the state … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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April 29, 2019

Opinion

The secret to avoiding lobbying laws in Alabama

Attention, lobbyists: Stop registering as lobbyists. Look, I know you guys don’t need more money — and Lord knows you don’t need any additional breaks from the people who are supposed to be policing you — but I’m here with a little piece of advice that could provide you with more of both, money and … Continued

Josh Moon

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February 14, 2019

Poll shows Maddox pulling ahead in race for Democratic nomination

With endorsements from heavyweight Democratic groups like the New South Coalition’s campaign arm and the Alabama Democratic Conference, the Democratic party appears to be coalescing around Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox ahead of the June 5 primary. A new poll released by the Maddox campaign Tuesday backs up what the endorsements hint: Maddox appears to be pulling ahead … Continued

Chip Brownlee

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May 22, 2018