Blalock signs term limits pledge
Blalock promised that if elected he will co-sponsor legislation.
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Jim Carns announces that he will seek re-election for state House
Carns was elected to the state House in 2011 after serving on the Jefferson County Commission.
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"A wise politician knows to get the best deal you can right now and come back for more later."
Legislature gives final approval to Aniah’s law
The constitutional amendment would allow judges to deny bail to some defendants accused of violent crimes.
Alabama Republican Assembly urges House to reject the gaming bill
The Alabama Republican Assembly is urging its supporters to call their legislators and ask them to vote no on the bill.
Senate Judiciary Committee advances Aniah’s law
Aniah's law would allow a judge to deny bail to a defendant charged with a class A felony.
House passes Aniah’s Law
The House passed Aniah's Law 101 to 0, which would give judges discretion to deny bail to potentially dangerous defendants.
House is expected to consider Aniah’s Law
The proposed amendment would still need to be approved by Alabama voters.
CAIR announces support for Amendment 4
Amendment 4 will be on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
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If you wouldn't trust that august body to manage your checkbook, reconfigure your last will and testament, or redefine the terms of your car loan, then you should vote no.