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Polls show majority of Americans support legal abortion

Last week, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a near-total ban on abortion. But polls from just last year show the majority of Americans support access to abortion in some cases, rather than an outright ban on the practice. Polls from last year show that 48 percent of Americans identify as pro-choice, while 48 percent as … Continued

Jessa Reid Bolling

May 24, 2019

Jones bill aiming to end “widow’s tax” reaches majority support

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, announced on Tuesday that his Military Widow’s Tax Elimination Act gained its 61st cosponsor, passing the threshold of 60 cosponsors needed to ensure a vote on the Senate floor. The bill aims to allow military widows and widowers to collect money from both the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the … Continued

Gabby Dance

May 1, 2019

Optometrists push back against survey

A recent statewide survey of 500 likely voters published by Alabama Political Reporter found that an overwhelming majority of those polled oppose a proposed change in state law that would allow individuals who are not medical doctors to perform eye surgery. Nearly 80 percent of Alabamians oppose such a move, according to the survey. Alabamians … Continued

Bill Britt

April 23, 2019

Poll: Majority of Alabamians support permits, background checks, for conceal hand guns

A new poll shows that the majority of Alabamians support the state’s current system on guns, which requires people to undergo a background check to obtain a permit to carry a concealed, loaded handgun in public. Results showed that 71 percent of Alabama voters oppose removing the requirement for a permit, and 87 percent of … Continued

Gabby Dance

April 22, 2019

Alabamians voice grave concern over legislation that allows eye surgery by non-medical doctors

A recent statewide survey of 500 likely voters found that an overwhelming majority of those polled oppose a proposed change in state law that would allow individuals who are not medical doctors to perform eye surgery. Nearly 80 percent of Alabamians oppose such a change, according to the survey. Of those surveyed, 74 percent of … Continued

Bill Britt

April 17, 2019

Poll: Roy Moore top choice of likely GOP primary voters in 2020

A new poll released Tuesday has former U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore as the top choice among GOP primary voters likely to vote in upcoming 2020 Senate election. The same poll found voters split on their approval Sen. Doug Jones’ job performance, but a majority would vote regardless to replace him. In the poll, Jones’ … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 16, 2019

Survey shows majority of Alabamians support prison rehabilitation programs

According to the 2019 edition of the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama’s Public Opinion Survey, a large majority of Alabamians support expanding rehabilitation programs for those being released from prison. The study found that 86 percent of the state’s citizens support expanding rehabilitation and re-entry programs for people in prison and 83 percent support … Continued

Gabby Dance

April 11, 2019

Lottery constitutional amendment, enabling legislation filed

A constitutional amendment filed Tuesday morning by State Sen. Jim McClendon, if approved by the Legislature, will allow for the people to vote on a statewide lottery by this time next year. Polling data from multiple reputable sources finds that an overwhelming majority of voters wants an opportunity to vote yes or no on the … Continued

Bill Britt

March 19, 2019

Opinion

Sir, here are your winnings: Let the people vote

When the Legislature returns to Montgomery on Tuesday to resume its regular session, State Sen. Dr. Jim McClendon, R-Springville, is expected to file a constitutional amendment to allow the people to vote on a lottery. Polling shows that a plurality of Alabamians want an opportunity to vote on a lottery. Further polling finds that an … Continued

Bill Britt

March 18, 2019

Opinion

Ivey is winning for the people of Alabama and their future

When the votes were tallied on the Rebuild Alabama Act last Friday, Gov. Kay Ivey notched her first big victory. Many individuals deserved credit for the bill’s passage, but without Ivey’s determined and focused leadership, the effort would have failed. “Gov. Ivey accomplished more in one week than Gov. Bentley accomplished in seven years,” remarked … Continued

Bill Britt

March 11, 2019