Jimmy Holley Archives • Alabama Political Reporter

Secretary of State Merrill addresses redistricting controversies

It is our recommendation that the Alabama Legislature reexamine the current Board of Registrar system.

July 8, 2022

State Sen. Jimmy Holley honored by Troy University

Holley, who retires from the Alabama Senate in November, has represented Coffee, Dale, Pike and Covington counties in the Senate for six terms.

July 1, 2022

Matthew Hammett announces candidacy for Alabama House District 92

HD 92 presently includes all of Covington and a portion of Coffee and Escambia counties.

August 10, 2021

Wholesale Distributors Association endorses Rep. Mike Jones for Alabama Senate

The leading voice of the wholesale distribution industry in Alabama announced that it has officially endorsed state Rep. Mike Jones.

August 5, 2021

Josh Carnley announces candidacy for Senate District 31

Senate District 31 currently encompasses all of Coffee, Covington and Pike Counties, and the northern two-thirds of Dale County.

August 3, 2021

Montgomery’s new occupation tax likely to be challenged by the legislature

Tuesday night, the Montgomery City Council voted to impose an occupation tax on everyone who works in the city of Montgomery. Tens of thousands of people would be adversely impacted by the move. The Alabama legislature appears to be on the verge of blocking the controversial measure. Earlier that day that Senate Government Affairs committee … Continued

February 19, 2020

Bill to raise penalties for disturbing a historical memorial to $10,000 a day is carried over

Tuesday, the Alabama Governmental Affairs Committee carried over a Senate bill which would have raised the penalty for disturbing a historical monument or building from $25,000 to $10,000 a day. Senate Bill 127 was sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa). Allen said that the change was recommended by the Alabama Supreme Court and would raise … Continued

February 12, 2020

Legislation to abolish auditor carried over in committee

The Alabama State Senate Governmental Affairs Committee carried over a bill Tuesday that would abolish the office of state auditor. Senate Bill 83 is sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre. Jones said that the bill would not go into effect until the end of the current state auditor’s term. He is term-limited so he … Continued

February 12, 2020

Legislation to abolish office of the auditor to go before committee

The Alabama State Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will consider a proposed state constitutional amendment Tuesday that would abolish the office of state auditor. Senate Bill 83 is sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Jones, a Republican from Centre. State Auditor Jim Zeigler told the Alabama Political Reporter that he has requested a 14-day postponement to give … Continued

February 11, 2020