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Alabama Democratic Party lawsuit was back in court on Thursday

The dispute goes on forever and the lawsuit never ends.  A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge on Thursday delayed a decision on whether he has the standing to settle an internal dispute within the Alabama Democratic Party but indicated that he’s leaning towards ruling that he does.  Judge Greg Griffin said he would rule soon … Continued
February 21, 2020

England, Todd officially want to lead the new Alabama Democratic Party

Rep. Chris England is officially running for chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party.  APR reported last week that England had told a number of people that he would seek the party chair position, but the Tuscaloosa representative made it official with a tweet on Sunday evening.  “Transparent. Inclusive. An Alabama Democratic Party for everyone,” England … Continued
October 28, 2019

A new leader for the Alabama Democratic Party?

There’s a new player in the mix to lead the Alabama Democratic Party.  Multiple sources confirmed to APR on Wednesday that state Rep. Chris England is planning to run for party chairman when leadership elections are held at the State Democratic Executive Committee meeting on Nov. 2. Attempts to reach England on Wednesday were unsuccessful.  … Continued
October 24, 2019

The Alabama House: Making Illegal Lobbying Legal Again

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There they go again. Your Alabama Legislature, playing with the ethics laws. Loosening them. Giving themselves a little more wiggle room, because dammit, earning an easy $45,000-plus for putting in a three-day work week three months out of the year can really grind on a man, I reckon. Tuesday … Continued
March 7, 2018

Legislative Session is winding down

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter There are only six Legislative days left in the 2017 Alabama Legislative Session. There is still an awful lot of work to do however. The primary purpose of even having Legislative Sessions is to pass the budgets. The State General Fund (SGF) budget was passed in the Senate on … Continued
May 8, 2017

Randy Brinson announces candidacy for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 24, 2017, the race for US Senate got more crowded as Randy Brinson announced that he was leaving his position as head of the Christian Coalition in order to run for the US Senate vacancy created when Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) stepped down after he was confirmed … Continued
April 25, 2017

Qualifying for Senate Seat begins today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Republican Party announced that it will open candidate qualifying for the Alabama US Senate Special Election on Monday, April 24 at 8:30 a.m. central time. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) had originally set the special election to replace Jeff Sessions for November 2018 to coincide with the … Continued
April 24, 2017

The end to judicial override in Alabama is imminent

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Alabama’s death penalty sentencing system, which allows judges to override a jury’s recommendation for life in prison, may soon be changing to put the Yellowhammer State in line with all other states that allow capital punishment. On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill … Continued
April 5, 2017

House expected to vote Tuesday on bill to end judicial override

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Alabama’s House of Representatives, on its first day back from spring break, is expected to take up a bill that would end the State’s judicial override sentencing system. On Tuesday, the House is expected to begin debate, and maybe vote, on the bill sponsored by Rep. Chris England, … Continued
April 4, 2017