Rep. Wes Allen

Wes Allen, Jim Zeigler headed to runoff in GOP race for secretary of state

State Rep. Wes Allen and State Auditor Jim Zeigler are headed to the Republican primary election runoff set for June 21.

Eddie Burkhalter

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May 25, 2022

Rep. Wes Allen leads fundraising pack in secretary of state race

Allen has raised the most, and has the largest remaining balance in the race.

Eddie Burkhalter

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April 19, 2022

Lawsuits designed to block new law criminalizing transgender medical treatment dropped

An attorney for the plaintiffs said she expects the lawsuits to be refiled.

Jacob Holmes

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April 19, 2022

House passes bill criminalizing medical treatment of minors experiencing gender dysphoria

The bill was debated for under 20 minutes before Republicans brought a motion to end discussion of the legislation.

Jacob Holmes

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April 8, 2022

Alabama Senate, House pass bill targeting private funding for elections

The bill was in in response to grants funded by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in 2020 in which he spent $350 million in national elections.

Eddie Burkhalter

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April 8, 2022

Senate committee advances “Zuckerbucks” bill

Critics said the bill could have a chilling effect on grassroots organizations working with elected officials.

Jacob Holmes

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March 31, 2022

Voting rights groups continue fight against “Zuckerbucks” bill; Allen dismisses concerns

Rep. Wes Allen, R-Troy, said the bill would not prevent private groups from educating voters separate from the government.

Jacob Holmes

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March 21, 2022

Alabama House passes “Zuckerbucks” bill prohibiting private funding of elections

Democrats debated against the bill, which was criticized by some voting rights groups Tuesday as a bill to chill voter education efforts.

Jacob Holmes

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March 11, 2022

Voting rights groups speak out against “Zuckerbucks” bill

Critics say the bill could create a "chilling effect" on voter education efforts.

Jacob Holmes

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March 9, 2022