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A missed opportunity for the Tubs

I’ve been through the speakers’ schedule for the Republican National Convention, and nowhere can I find Tommy Tuberville on the agenda. Maybe I just missed it. Considering how this convention is going so far, though, Tuberville would be a natural. He loves Donald Trump, almost in an uncomfortable way. And this convention is profoundly sycophantic, … Continued
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August 27, 2020

Pence accepts nomination for Vice President

Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday accepted the Republican Party’s nomination for a second term as vice president and President Donald Trump’s running mate during the Republican National Convention, which this year is largely being held as a made-for-TV virtual event due to COVID-19. During his speech, Pence attacked Democratic presidential nominee, former Vice President … Continued
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August 27, 2020

Lawmakers: Broadband access most important issue facing Alabama

Expanding access to broadband in Alabama isn’t just one of the biggest issues facing the state, there is “nothing more important,” Alabama Senate President Del Marsh said Wednesday during the Business Council of Alabama’s Engage Alabama event.  Marsh was part of a panel of speakers discussing the state’s efforts to expand broadband internet access, and … Continued
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August 26, 2020

Alabama mayors discuss surviving COVID-19 in Business Council of Alabama’s online conference

Alabama businesses have suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they’ve also found ways to innovate and to drive the needed changes to keep their employees and customers safe, said the mayors of Alabama’s five largest cities.  The Business Council of Alabama’s Engage Alabama virtual business conferences kicked off Wednesday with a discussion of how the … Continued
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August 26, 2020

Despite COVID, Ivey administration aims to build a stronger workforce

From record-high employment in February to today’s economic downturn, things have changed dramatically for the state’s workforce, but there is also some good news. One thing that hasn’t faltered due to the pandemic’s ravages is Gov. Kay Ivey’s commitment to preparing Alabama’s workforce for the 21st-century job market. The innovation and forward-thinking efforts of the … Continued
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August 26, 2020

James Averhart rips Bradley Byrne for vote against bill to support Postal Service

The Democratic candidate in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District expressed concern Tuesday over Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, voting against a bill to provide $25 million to the U.S. Postal Service, and that would block cost-cutting measures many worry are slowing the mail and could jeopardize mail-in, or absentee, voting.  Byrne on Tuesday said he voted against … Continued
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August 26, 2020