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Jailed demonstrators plan rally at Alabama Capitol on Tuesday

Members of Alabama Black Lives Matter and Alabama SaveOurselves are to hold a press conference and demonstration outside the state Capitol on Tuesday following the arrest of five members earlier this month. Members of Alabama Black Lives Matter and Alabama SaveOurselves on July 16 held a “die-in” on the steps of Alabama’s Capitol to advocate … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

July 28, 2020

New South Coalition endorses Maddox, spurns Cobb at heated weekend meeting

With the Democratic primary elections only six weeks away, one of Alabama’s most influential Democratic groups voted over the weekend to endorse Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox for governor, spurning former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb. In a vote that was described as “not close at all,” the New South Coalition — one of … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 24, 2018

Mark Story running as independent in Senate District 23

Mark Story will formally launch his campaign today for State Senate District 23 as an independent candidate at a news conference in Selma. Story said that running as an independent will allow him the freedom to serve the best interests of the entire district. He said that in light of longtime incumbent Democratic Senator Hank … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 6, 2018

Senate Committee approves first-time home buyer incentive

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee gave a favorable report to a bill to provide tax incentives for first time home buyers. House Bill 248 is sponsored by state Rep. Kyle South, R-Fayette. Sen. Greg Reed, R-Jasper, who carried the bill for South, said the bill … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 2, 2018

State Sen. Hank Sanders, the longest serving senator, will not seek re-election

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter State Sen. Hank Sanders, D-Selma, is leaving the Alabama Senate after serving 9 terms in the upper chamber. Sanders, who had qualified to run, made the decision last-minute through a press release saying “Some times it is time.” “I had thought that I would run to serve one more … Continued

Sam Mattison

February 13, 2018

Opinion

This Session is different

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter There is a general sense around the State House that the 2017 Legislative Session is different. But in what way? Is there a chance we are witnessing an era of cooperation rather than confrontation? Could this be the time where all the citizens in every district matter whether Republican … Continued

Bill Britt

February 28, 2017

Opinion

Alabama DMV Closures All About Politics, Politics, Politics!

By Sen. Hank Sanders It’s about politics. It’s not about the budget. It’s about politics. It’s not about revenue. It’s all about politics, politics, politics, politics. The closing of the Driver’s License Offices (DMVs) is all about politics, not revenue, not budgets. Let me tell you why. First, the fees for driver’s licenses were recently … Continued

Hank Sanders

November 10, 2015

Bentley Meets with Jesse Jackson and Lawmakers over Driver’s License Office Closings

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, October 7, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) met with the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Black lawmakers about the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) decision to close 31 part time driver’s license offices in mostly rural counties. Secretary of State John Merrill (R) was also there to explain how … Continued

Brandon Moseley

October 8, 2015

Opinion

When Alabama gets a cold, the Black Belt gets pneumonia

By Sen. Hank Sanders When one community gets a cold, another community gets pneumonia. I heard variations of this wise saying many times as I grew up. It was said to illustrate how the exact same thing can adversely impact some much more than others. This is not only true of groups but of geographical … Continued

Hank Sanders

October 7, 2015

Gaming Bill Passes Senate Committee

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday, Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh’s (R-Anniston) gaming bill had its day in committee. After some harsh words were exchanged on the Senate Floor, Marsh’s bill was given a favorable report by the Tourism Committee with a vote of 6-2. When the Senate convened on Tuesday, … Continued

Susan Britt

August 5, 2015