Primary runoffs near in new 2nd District
This seat could be the deciding factor into which party has the majority in the U.S. House.
Sen. Dick Brewbaker
Harris endorses Brewbaker in Alabama’s 2nd District runoff
Former Republican candidate Hampton Harris has endorsed Dick Brewbaker for the upcoming election runoff.
March 12, 2024
Speculation: Brewbaker eying potential run for new 2nd Congressional District
Montgomery native and former state Sen. Dick Brewbaker is being looked at as a potential game-changer.
Last-second amendment could lead to the execution of Alabama prisoner
A last-second amendment meant that a ban on judges overriding the wishes of juries to impose the death penalty wouldn't be retroactive.
Ronda Walker launches campaign for Alabama State Senate
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 6, 2017, the Vice Chairman of the Montgomery County Commission, Ronda Walker (R), announced her candidacy for Alabama State Senate District 25. Commissioner Walker said in a statement, “Voter trust has been shattered and confidence in State government is at an all-time low. The great State of … Continued
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
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See recent postsLet judicial override be gone forever
By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Most readers know that I oppose the death penalty. I don’t believe the State should ever take something from somebody it can’t make right. When the State kills a person, the State can’t take that back. The person is dead. I understand and, indeed, agree that there are crimes … Continued
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
Bill to end judicial override in Alabama clears Senate
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — A bill that would end Alabama’s judicial override sentencing system, which allows judges to override juries and impose the death penalty, passed the State Senate Thursday with a near-unanimous vote. Sen. Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery), sponsored the bill, which would prohibit a judge from overriding a jury’s sentence. Under … Continued
General Fund uncertainty may hinder more criminal justice appropriations
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Alabama Medicaid Agency isn’t the only part of the State government with funding issues, and uncertainty over the future of Medicaid is spilling over into other agencies’ funding as well. The Alabama Legislature will begin its regular legislative session in just a few weeks. As lawmakers prepare, the session … Continued