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Montgomery council members had non-discrimination ordinance before voting it down

Two council members said they voted no because the measure was rushed and they needed time. The emails say they had a month.
August 20, 2021

Brooks opposes Postal Service bailout, vote by mail

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-California, is calling the U.S. House of Representatives back into session to consider massive legislation dealing with the U.S. Postal Service. Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced his opposition to the postal system bailout. “With lies and propaganda, the Socialist Democrats are attempting to convince the American people that President … Continued
August 20, 2020

Aderholt reflects on the past decade in Congress

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, has served the people of Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District through four presidencies. Aderholt recently released a list of his top 10 moments of the past decade in an email to constituents. “Serving as your Congressman from the 4th District of Alabama is the honor of my life,” Aderholt said. “Here are … Continued
January 1, 2020

Another email claims if state workers stopped trolling sex sites the state could pay for the I-10 toll bridge

A mass email from “Block the Toll Group” was sent to media outlets and state Republican leadership last week. The email sent from “[email protected]” claims that naked photos of alleged state employees are linked to why the state can’t fully fund the I-10 bridge connecting Mobile and Baldwin. The group surmises that if only state … Continued
August 12, 2019

Alabama Democratic Party adopts new delegate selection plan

Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Worley, on Tuesday, announced that the party has voted to adopt its 2020 delegate selection plan for the 2020 Democratic Convention. On Monday, Worley said the Alabama Democratic Party adopted its 2020 National Convention Delegate Selection Plan by mail ballot to its State Democratic Executive Committee. The plan instructs presidential … Continued
July 22, 2019

One vote can make a difference

Some of us who were former legislators, who served our counties in the Legislature a long time, were considered by many to always be their legislator. A good many of my former constituents still call me with questions or problems. Some ask me how to get in touch with their congressman or senator about a … Continued
June 19, 2019

Washington Post digs into Washington County charter fiasco

When a newspaper with the national impact of The Washington Post covers a story out of tiny Washington County, AL, you immediately know there is something serious afoot.  In this case, it is the Washington County charter fiasco that got the attention of veteran education reporter Valerie Strauss, who has worked for this newspaper for nearly 30 years. Because … Continued
May 6, 2019

Three cheers for cheaters, conmen and crooks

Lobbyists and others representing special interests give millions to lawmakers in the form of campaign contributions, and it doesn’t even matter if they are legally or ethically right; they are a must. Not only are these contributions acceptable and expected, in many cases, it is demanded with valued treats. With millions in contributions, lobbyists and … Continued
September 14, 2018

Fundraiser or shakedown?

An email was sent to lobbyists and others with business before the state on Aug. 29, with an attached invitation to a fundraising event supporting first-time state Senate candidate Andrew Jones. The email asked that each recipient reply all, “letting Leadership know you got this.” It also requests that in their reply, all respond they indicate, … Continued
September 12, 2018