The McMillans of Baldwin County
There are two twin brothers from Baldwin County who have made history.
Steve McMillan
Longtime Alabama Rep. Steve McMillan has died
McMillan had announced in January that he had three brain tumors and would not be seeking reelection.
Rep. Matt Simpson new chair of the Baldwin County Legislative Delegation
Simpson, a Republican, is completing his first term representing state House District 96.
Governor signs bill allowing restaurants to have dog dining areas
Restaurants will be allowed to set aside outside dining areas where customers can eat meals with their dogs.
Committee advances bill to allow restaurants to have dog dining areas
A committee OKed a bill to allow restaurants to have outdoor dining areas where dog owners may dine with their canine friends.
Alabama Legislature meets under heightened health concerns
The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday gaveled in for what was supposed to be their first day back from a two-week spring break—well rested and ready to tackle the state’s pressing issues. Instead, like everything else in American society, it was a somber event overshadowed by concerns about the coronavirus, which has killed approximately … Continued
Pringle campaign announces grassroots leaders
Thursday, First Congressional District State Representative Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, announced a list of county grassroots leaders from across the district in support of his campaign. The team includes nearly 100 key leaders and growing. “I’m humbled by the support of so many local conservatives who have joined the movement to send ‘one of us’ to … Continued
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See recent postsI-10 bridge turns into unprincipled political theater
The I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project began as an economic growth issue but has turned into unprincipled political theater. Just a few months ago, the Alabama State Legislature overwhelmingly approved legislation that allowed for the tolling of the proposed bridge to connect Mobile and Baldwin Counties. Two bills enabled the toll bridge — … Continued
Bill to abolish elected county superintendents stalled in Alabama House
The Alabama House of Representatives rejected a proposal Friday to force all Alabama counties to adopt a system where the county board of education hires a school superintendent. In many Alabama counties, the county school superintendent is an elected official over the schools analogous to the Sheriff with law enforcement. City systems already have appointed … Continued
House passes bills to allow for modern toll roads
The Alabama House of Representatives passed two bills Wednesday to allow for the state to modernize and update the toll road authority. Presently, the only toll roads in the state are private toll roads, most notably the beach express bridge to go to Orange Beach in Baldwin County. That will change with the new Interstate-10 … Continued