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League of Women Voters of Alabama sue over voting amid COVID-19 pandemic

The League of Women Voters of Alabama on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Gov. Kay Ivey, Secretary of State John Merrill and several Montgomery County election officials asking the court to expand Alabama’s absentee voting and relax other voting measures amid the COVID-19 outbreak.  The nonprofit is joined in the suit by 10 plaintiffs who … Continued
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May 28, 2020

Two patients at Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatric Center die from COVID-19

Two patients at the state’s Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatric Center have died from COVID-19, the Alabama Department of Mental Health confirmed to APR on Thursday.  There remained 17 active coronavirus cases among patients at the state-run facility, said ADMH spokeswoman Malissa Valdes-Hubert in a message Thursday.  One patient at the facility has recovered from … Continued
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May 28, 2020

Alabama includes antibody test results in total test counts

The Alabama Department of Public Health is combining some antibody test results with diagnostic test results in its total tested count on the state’s public coronavirus dashboard, potentially complicating the picture of the virus’s spread. Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said Thursday that some antibody test results have been included in the state’s … Continued
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May 28, 2020
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Dodge the Economic Impact Payment card fees

My wife received her $1,200 stimulus payment as a direct deposit several weeks ago. I did not get one, even though we file a joint income tax return, she makes more money than I, and our money is deposited into the same bank account. I just figured there was some kind of mix-up. That’s fine; … Continued
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May 28, 2020

Byrne sues Speaker Pelosi to stop House rule changes

Tuesday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, announcing that he is filing a lawsuit against Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-California, alleging that the Speaker’s new coronavirus emergency rules allowing members of Congress to proxy vote violates the United States Constitution. “The Constitution is clear that a majority must be present for the House to conduct … Continued
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May 28, 2020

More confirmed COVID-19 cases among state inmates, prison staff

Two more inmates in Alabama prisons have tested positive for COVID-19, while confirmed cases among prison staff continue to outpace cases among inmates. Four additional workers have also tested positive, bringing the total to 55.  The Alabama Department of Corrections in a press release Wednesday evening announced that two inmates who had been housed at … Continued
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May 27, 2020
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Marsh hurls accusations at Gov. Ivey. Is he barking mad?

Appearing on the latest edition of Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” Sen. President Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston, blamed Gov. Kay Ivey for the loss of some 450,000 jobs in Alabama. It’s an absurd accusation that any thinking Alabamian knows is a lie. But Marsh wants to hurt Ivey because she exposed him as little … Continued
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May 27, 2020