Senate Judiciary Committee shoots down bill to restore partial bail in Alabama
The committee ultimately rejected HB42 by a thin margin.
State Rep. Chris England
House Public Safety Committee members raise concerns over police obstruction bill
Rep. Chris England called the legislation "troublesome," saying that the bill gives too much discretion to a law enforcement officer.
House Judiciary Committee clashes with NRA over concealed carry legislation
An individual is required to inform a law enforcement officer if they are carrying a concealed gun. But there is currently no criminal penalty.
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See recent postsVoters aren’t holding Alabama politicians accountable, and it shows
"The silence of ALGOP voters on the actions of ALGOP lawmakers is creating an environment where corruption can thrive."
In-person absentee voting underway in Alabama
Hundreds of voters turned out across Alabama Wednesday to cast absentee ballots in-person, giving Alabamians a unique opportunity to be among the first Americans to vote in the 2020 presidential election. Wednesday was the first day in which voters could vote by absentee a county offices and courthouses. In Mobile, phones rang constantly with voters … Continued
Madison County clerk’s office won’t be open for in-person absentee voting until 12 days after voting starts
With only one day left until absentee voting begins in Alabama, the Madison County circuit clerk’s office said in an answering machine message that the office won’t be staffed for receiving hand delivery of ballots until Sept. 21 — a full 12 days after the mandated date. The chair of the Alabama Democratic Party, State … Continued
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See recent postsWith new leadership, a viable Democratic Party is possible, even likely
The only constant in politics as in life is change, and the election of State Rep. Chris England as the Alabama Democratic Party’s chair is a sign of positive change. However, in a state that overwhelmingly elected Donald Trump president and is ruled by a Republican supermajority, how will England rebuild a currently factious Democratic … Continued
Lawmaker: Letter proves Governor knows he’s breaking the law
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Governor is breaking the law and he knows it. That was the opinion of State Rep. Chris England, a former prosecutor, on social media Tuesday night, as he again challenged Gov. Robert Bentley’s plans to schedule an election to fill Jeff Sessions’ Senate seat during the General Election … Continued
Lawmaker: Bentley is breaking the law
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Governor is breaking the law. That is the legal opinion of State Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa) of Gov. Robert Bentley’s plan to hold a special election for Jeff Sessions’ US Senate seat during the General Election in 2018. Bentley signed a resolution announcing his intent to fill the … Continued