Jones says Alabama is “in very dangerous territory” with the coronavirus
“We are still in very dangerous territory,” Jones said. “We are in the middle of this first wave, not in a second wave.”
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State Sen. Jim McClendon accuses Tuberville of hiding from a debate
State Sen. Jim McClendon, R-Springville, on Monday accused coach Tommy Tuberville of avoiding his GOP Senate primary opponent, former Sen. Jeff Sessions. “Coach TUBBERVILLE is hiding from a face to face debate,” McClendon said on social media. McClendon compared Tuberville’s strategy to that of Democratic presidential nominee former Vice President Joe Biden. “Joe BIDEN is … Continued
Jones calls for more federal funding, support for state Departments of Labor
U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-AL, today is urging Senate leadership for additional federal funding and support for the state Departments of Labor, which have been overwhelmed by the wave of unemployment insurance claims. This also comes as disturbing reports emerge out of Montgomery, where Alabamians have been camping out overnight outside of an unemployment claims … Continued
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Byrne opposes Democratic infrastructure bill
Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, this week voted against a Democratic infrastructure bill — H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act — which he said was crafted without any input from Republicans. “Democrats and Republicans have traditionally worked together to craft highway bills, but Speaker Pelosi continues to allow even bipartisan priorities like road and bridge funding … Continued
Sewell votes in favor of $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, on Wednesday voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, a $1.5 trillion plan to rebuild American infrastructure. “Our country is in serious need of bold and comprehensive infrastructure reform,” Sewell said. “This was true before the coronavirus pandemic and it has become increasingly urgent as we continue … Continued
Sessions calls on Woodfin, Birmingham schools to reverse decisions on the Church of the Highlands
GOP candidate and former U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, held a news conference in Woodlawn to say he had issued letters to Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and the Birmingham Board of Education, urging them to reverse their actions ending relationships with the Church of the Highlands. Sessions called both decisions “discriminatory.” “It is never more … Continued
Jones: We are still in the first wave of the coronavirus
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones on Thursday addressed reporters on the worsening coronavirus crisis in the state of Alabama, along with UAB’s Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, an infectious diseases expert who joined Jones on the conference call. “As a nation, we peaked on April 23 at 39,000 cases a day,” Jones said, adding that by the end … Continued
Sewell remains committed to the Voting Rights Advancement Act
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, says she is still committed to passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act on the 7th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Shelby County v. Holder U.S. Supreme Court decision. “Seven years ago, the Supreme Court struck a blow to the heart of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and opened … Continued
Palmer votes against Democratic bill reforming law enforcement
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed H.R. 7120. Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, said that the Democratic-led bill was introduced with no Republican input, and that, if passed, it would undermine law enforcement officers’ ability to do their jobs effectively. “I opposed this bill because it would result in more crime and fewer people … Continued
Alabama Treasurer John McMillan endorses Jeff Sessions
Alabama State Treasurer John McMillan has endorsed former U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions in his bid to win the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Sessions faces former Auburn head football Coach Tommy Tuberville in the July 14 Republican primary runoff. McMillan released a lengthy endorsement letter in which he cited Sessions’ experience. “During these uncertain times … Continued