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Kamala Harris campaigns in Birmingham

U.S. Sen. and presidential candidate Kamala Harris, D-California, campaigned Friday in Birmingham as part of a Southern tour through that included stops in Montgomery and South Carolina. “This is an inflection moment in the history of our country,” Harris said. “Who are we? I think we all know part of that answer, and that is … Continued
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June 10, 2019

Chairwoman: ALGOP is “building an army”

Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan spoke to the Mid-Alabama Republican Club at their regular monthly meeting in Vestavia Hills on March 9. MARC President and former state Rep. Paul DeMarco, R-Homewood, asked the group for a moment of silence to remember the 23 people killed when a Tornado touched down in Lee County earlier … Continued
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March 18, 2019

Lee County voters have a special election today

If you live anywhere in Lee County, remember to go to the polls to vote on whether or not to reauthorize existing property taxes to fund local school systems. Lee County Schools Superintendent Mac McCoy is urging voters to vote in favor of the school tax renewals in a statement on the system’s website. “Hello, … Continued
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February 19, 2019

It’s Election Day!

The general election is today. If you want to have any say in Alabama’s government going forward, your time is now. Polls will open across the state this morning at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. tonight. Republican Governor Kay Ivey is seeking another four years as Alabama Governor. Ivey says that she has … Continued
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November 6, 2018

Maddox wants early voting and automatic voter registration

Democratic nominee for governor Walt Maddox announced that he supports instituting early voting and automatic registration of voters when they file for their automobile license plates. “Voting is the most important way a citizen contributes to democracy, so we should strengthen Alabama by doing everything we can to improve voter participation,” Maddox said. “Considering Alabama’s … Continued
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October 31, 2018

PSC approves rate reductions for Spire Alabama customers

Wednesday, the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday announced thay I had approval of significant rate and revenue reductions for Spire Alabama and its customers. The Public Service Commission voted to lower the rate of return Spire Alabama is allowed to earn. The return range for Spire Alabama, which has been in place since … Continued
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October 26, 2018

Absentee ballots must be requested by Thursday, November 1

The Alabama Secretary of State’s office reminded voters that the deadline to make application for an absentee ballot is Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. As required in the Code of Alabama 1975, all applications must be delivered to the county’s Absentee Election Manager by Nov. 1, 2018. Voters can make application in person if they prefer … Continued
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October 25, 2018

Six former State Supreme Court justices endorse Bob Vance

Tuesday, Jefferson County Circuit Judge Robert “Bob” Vance Jr.’s campaign announced that he has received the endorsements of six former chief and associate justices of the Alabama Supreme Court for his bid to be Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. The Democratic and Republican former supreme court justices endorsed Judge Bob Vance (D) in … Continued
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October 24, 2018

October 22 registration deadline nears

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) reminded Alabamians of the upcoming deadline to register to vote in advance of the Nov. 6, 2018 General Election. The last day you can register to vote is Monday, Oct. 22. The general election will be on Nov. 6, 2018. Voters will elect the officials who will represent … Continued
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October 17, 2018