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SEC college football season begins

In August, it appeared that there could potentially be no college football season.

September 26, 2020

Secretaries of State share joint statement on importance of USMCA launch

Following the completion of the necessary measures to comply with commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the Agreement officially enters into force today, July 1, 2020. As Secretaries of State who oversee the business filings process in the respective states of Alabama, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Texas, and Wyoming, Secretaries John … Continued

July 2, 2020

Alabama U.S. Senate candidates look to Trump, what can be learned from recent Deep South elections?

Moderate Democrat gubernatorial candidates in Kentucky and Louisiana beat back firebrand Republicans who nationalized their state’s elections by tying their political fortunes to President Donald Trump. Here in Alabama, most of the Republicans running for the U.S. Senate are following a similar playbook linking their campaigns to the popular president, but is it enough? In … Continued

November 18, 2019

Alabama, Mississippi the only Deep South states without laws against female genital mutilation

EndFGMToday, an issue advocacy group, said Tuesday that it’s time for Mississippi and Alabama to join the other 35 other states to protect women and girls from female genital mutilation, which they said happens right here in the U.S. Only 15 states in the nation have not yet enacted their own anti-female genital mutilation legislation. … Continued

September 3, 2019

After Virginia Final Four win, ag commissioner sending Alabama catfish to Virginia ag commissioner

Sunday, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced that he wishes to congratulate Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Dr. Jewel Bronaugh, Coach Tony Bennett, the Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team and their alumni on a hard-fought win over Auburn University in the NCAA Final Four. While disappointed in the final result … Continued

April 8, 2019

What is abortion, really?

A battle over abortion is raging around us and more and more states are taking their stand. Some states, like New York and Virginia, seem intent on abolishing any limitations to the practice. Others–red states like Kentucky, Mississippi, and now Alabama–appear resolved to end legalized abortion within their borders. In the midst of this reality, … Continued

April 2, 2019

Report: Though improving, Alabama remains one of country’s most corrupt states

Alabama has been ranked again as one of the country’s most corrupt states, according to a new survey conducted by Illinois State University’s Institute Corruption Studies, though the ranking this year is a major improvement from last year. The new survey lists Alabama as the fifth-most corrupt state in terms of illegal corruption — or … Continued

November 1, 2018

State Rep. Margie Wilcox selected as a CSG 2018 Toll Fellow

Forty-eight state leaders throughout the country were selected to partake in The Council of State Governments’ 2018 Henry Toll Fellowship, and among those leaders chosen was Alabama state Rep. Margie Wilcox, R – Mobile. The Fellowship is the nation’s top leadership development program for state government officials. Of the 48 state leaders selected by program … Continued

July 12, 2018

Non-Educator Selected as State Superintendent

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—At least 30 school superintendents were on hand when the State Board of Education selected a Massachusetts education consultant to lead the Alabama Department of Education (ALSDE). On a 5 to 4 vote, “dark horse” candidate Michael Sentance won after several rounds of voting. Over the last several years, … Continued

August 12, 2016