New bill would give citizens avenue to directly petition for laws
Citizens could bypass lawmakers and get new laws placed directly on the ballot for a vote of the people.
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With elections a year away, there's no better time than now to let lawmakers know what you want.
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See recent postsThere’s no lottery vote because some Senate Republicans sold out
Despite a number of excuses and ridiculous rewrites of history, you don't get to vote because some Senate Republicans sold out.
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"Hopefully, the legislature will see fit to allow the people of Alabama the right to vote."
Enterprise voters approve Sunday alcohol sales
Tuesday, voters in the city of Enterprise voted in favor of a referendum to allow the Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages. The measure passed with 1,942 votes in favor of Sunday liquor sales, and 468 voting against. Proponents of decreasing government limits on the sales of alcoholic beverages believe that the change will allow the … Continued
Enterprise voters go to the polls in referendum on Sunday alcohol sales
Voters in the city of Enterprise vote Tuesday in a referendum on whether or not to allow the Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages. Proponents of decreasing government limits on the sales of alcoholic beverages claim that it is an economic development issue. That if residents are able to make alcohol purchases in the town on … Continued
Gadsden voters choose an elected school board in local referendum
Gadsden voters voted Tuesday in favor of an elected school board. The next Gadsden school board will be an elected board. Currently Gadsden has an appointed school board, where the City Council picks the members of the board school board. Former state Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) sponsored legislation to allow the voters to decide … Continued
Leeds voters resoundingly reject property tax increase
Leeds voters went to the polls Tuesday and overwhelmingly voted to reject a property tax increase. This was a very highly controversial proposal from the beginning and ultimately voters decided that they were taxed enough already. Leeds Mayor David Miller had said that the money would have been used for a new athletics complex at … Continued
Leeds votes Tuesday on a tax increase referendum
Leeds voters are going to the polls Tuesday to vote on whether or not to raise property taxes in order to finance a number of improvements to the city: including a new football stadium, new library, new city hall, senior center and other improvements. This has been a highly controversial proposal with very vocal people … Continued
City elections are today in many municipalities
Many Alabama cities and towns have municipal elections and voter referendums today. The City of Montgomery is holding a special municipal election for city council District 4. The City of Gadsden is holding its regular municipal election. The City of Huntsville is holding its regular municipal election for city council. The City of Opp is … Continued