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Anthony “Alann” Johnson Wins HD 53 Democratic Runoff

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Democratic voters selected Anthony “Alann” Johnson in Birmingham’s House District 53 Democratic Primary runoff on Tuesday over Arthur Shores Lee by just 61 votes. Anthony “Alann” Johnson prevailed over Arthur Shores Lee in a runoff for the Democratic nomination for Alabama House of Representatives District 53. As of press … Continued
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February 5, 2014

Democratic Primary in District 53 on Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday four candidates will be on the House District 53 Special Democratic Primary election ballot in Birmingham. Democrats: Anthony “Alann” Johnson, Arthur D. Shores Lee. Demetrius C. Newton Jr. and Frank Topping will be on the ballot to replace long time incumbent State Representative Demetrius Newton (senior) (D) … Continued
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December 2, 2013

Representative Demetrius Newton has died

Staff Report Representative Demetrius Newton, (D-Birmingham), 85, passed away at his home in Birmingham. Newton was elected to the House in 1986. He served as the first African-American Speaker Pro-Tem of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1998 until 2010. He received his B.A. from Wilberforce University, a J.D. from Boston University, and was an … Continued
September 11, 2013

Lawsuit Questions Redistricting Plan

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Several groups are suing the State of Alabama, arguing that the new legislative districts are discriminatory against black voters. The three-judge panel began hearing the case on Thursday, which is expected to last four to five days. The Alabama Legislative Black Caucus and the Alabama Association of Black County … Continued
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August 9, 2013

ALEC influences Alabama legislators

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–From voter identification laws to immigration bills, many states seem to be acting as if from the same agenda in recent years. It’s no secret that lobbying groups impact public policy on all levels, but many states are being influenced by a stronger, more powerful group. ALEC, the American … Continued
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June 25, 2013