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Transgender kids latest target for thoughtless lawmakers

The latest underdogs to be targeted by Republicans are transgender kids.
April 24, 2021
Roy Moore speaks to reporters and supporters

Roy Moore opposes bill ending marriage licenses

Tuesday, the Montgomery-based Foundation for Moral Law and former Senate candidate Roy Moore released a statement strongly opposing the pending bill in the Alabama Legislature, SB69, that would eliminate marriage licenses. “The purpose of this bill, as its sponsor, Senator Greg Albritton, has stated, is to have the state comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling … Continued
April 17, 2019

Alabama secretary of state releases updates on crossover voting

The Secretary of State’s office announced Thursday that it has discovered 398 violations of Alabama’s new crossover voting rules in the 2018 election cycle. At the conclusion of the 2017 United States Senate Special Election Run-off, the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office reviewed a formal, routine election report indicating that 140 individuals had been given … Continued
December 7, 2018

Another abnormal Alabama superintendent search

Why can’t we just do normal stuff? What is it about government in Alabama — from the governor’s office to the state Legislature to probate judges to boards of education — that requires off-the-wall insanity at every turn? I ask these questions as Alabama’s state school board prepares to select a new state superintendent of … Continued
April 20, 2018

House passes Bill giving some Probate Judges more Judicial powers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 7, 2017, the Alabama House of Representative during the first night session of 2017 voted to pass House Bill 86 giving judges of probate the power to fine or jail people that defy their orders. Only Probate Judges with law degrees will have these new powers. HB86 … Continued
March 8, 2017

Bill to take State out of Marriage License Business passes Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 6, 2017, the Alabama Senate passed SB20, sponsored by Senator Greg Albritton (R-Bay Minette) that would end marriage licensing in Alabama. Sen. Albritton said previously, “This bill does not denigrate marriage. This bill does not de-sanctify marriage. This bill does not change the definition of marriage. All … Continued
March 8, 2017

Court of Judiciary Rejects Moore’s Motion to Dismiss JIC Charges

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 8, 2016, Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) was in Court to ask the Alabama Court of the Judiciary to drop the charges which the Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) have brought against him. The motion for summary judgement was denied. The Court also denied a motion by … Continued
August 9, 2016

Lawyers for Chief Say Complaints Are Political, Others Disagree

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— At a media-packed press conference on Wednesday, Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore and his attorneys, called upon the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission (“JIC”) to dismiss unfounded and politically motivated complaints filed against him by the Southern Poverty Law Center (“SPLC”), People for the American Way, the Human Rights … Continued
April 28, 2016

Fridy Briefs GBYRs On Legislative Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Recently, State Representative Matt Fridy (R-Shelby County) addressed the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYRs) at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Rep. Fridy said at this point in the session, “A lot of things have been proposed and not a lot has passed.” Fridy said that the process, “Needs to … Continued
April 13, 2015