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DOMA decision leads to challenge of Alabama law

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Wednesday, the US Supreme Court announced a 5-4 decision to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which federally defined marriage as between a man and a woman. This decision means that all federal benefits of marriage afforded to opposite-sex couples will now be granted to same-sex couples who … Continued
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June 27, 2013

Medical marijuana advocate launches bid for State Senate

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Ron Crumpton has announced that he intends to run for Alabama’s state senate in 2014. Crumpton, who is from Cropwell, Ala., will run for the 11th senate district, which is currently represented by Jerry Fielding (R-Sylacauga). He has not stated his party affiliation for this campaign, however his fan … Continued
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May 30, 2013

Jefferson County Occupation Tax Outcome Remains Mystery

By Brandon Moseley and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Jefferson County Commission is asking the Alabama House of Representatives to give them a massive $62 million tax increase package that never sunsets.  The Jefferson County Commission has continued to refuse to close Cooper Green Hospital or present a plan to either the legislature or … Continued
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May 16, 2012

Lawyers, Hospitals, and Money

By Grant Hallmark Alabama Political Reporter “If they leave, several businesses around the area will simply shutdown,” state rep. Patricia Todd told Alabama Political Reporter. She continued, “The problem isn’t even profit, they make plenty. They just want to make more, and they’ll make more on the 280 corridor.” Todd is talking about Trinity Hospital … Continued
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February 1, 2012

Times Daily: Cigarette tax hike

Staff Report In an effort to soften a looming budget crisis in Alabama, two lawmakers are trying to raise state cigarette taxes by up to $1 a pack. In a state that ranks near the bottom in property taxes and near the top in sales and grocery taxes, it might be asking too much to … Continued
January 5, 2012

Amendments to Hate Crimes Law to be Introduced

By Grant Hallmark Alabama Political Reporter “Those who are perceived to be gay are the largest group of victims of hate crime, but the law doesn’t protect them,” State Representative Patricia Todd said of the current hate crime law.  She continued, saying she simply wanted the law to reflect this fact. In the upcoming legislative … Continued
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January 4, 2012

Patricia Todd: Passionate Advocate, Part 2

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter APR: Let’s talk about Immigration.  My notion is that I don’t think that people in Alabama are racist wanting reform for illegal immigration or illegal workers but I think it gets framed that way. However, I worry that it is more big business that needs cheap labor. There has … Continued
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December 29, 2011