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St. Clair Farmers Federation urges voters to vote no on county school district amendment

The St. Clair County school system is pushing voters to vote "yes" on the amendment.
November 3, 2020

St Clair County voters get to vote on property tax districts

Tuesday, Alabama voters go to the polls to select their choice for President, U.S. Senator, Congressman, Public Service Commission President, numerous local offices, as well as several statewide constitutional amendments. In many counties there are also local amendments on the ballot. In St. Clair County voters get the opportunity vote on whether or not to … Continued
November 2, 2020

A fictional story about a fictional government

I’m going to tell you a story. We’ll pretend that it’s not true.  Let’s start this story back in 1901, when a bunch of white men gathered to rewrite the constitution of a fictional state where slavery was once the economic engine that brought prosperity. Those men, mostly petty and small and fearful of anything … Continued
May 7, 2020

Legislation to abolish auditor carried over in committee

The Alabama State Senate Governmental Affairs Committee carried over a bill Tuesday that would abolish the office of state auditor. Senate Bill 83 is sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre. Jones said that the bill would not go into effect until the end of the current state auditor’s term. He is term-limited so he … Continued
February 12, 2020

Legislation to abolish office of the auditor to go before committee

The Alabama State Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will consider a proposed state constitutional amendment Tuesday that would abolish the office of state auditor. Senate Bill 83 is sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Jones, a Republican from Centre. State Auditor Jim Zeigler told the Alabama Political Reporter that he has requested a 14-day postponement to give … Continued
February 11, 2020

Prisons are one of the top issues to watch in 2020

A new decade has begun and the Legislature returns to Montgomery in just 29 days. As the Alabama Legislature begins a new session there are many issues that will confront the state politically in the upcoming year. Nothing is more serious than the issues facing the state and its much maligned prison system. Governor Kay … Continued
January 6, 2020

Tax increases pass in both Spanish Fort and Fairhope

Tuesday voters in Spanish Fort and Fairhope went to the polls and approved a 3 mill property tax increase to benefit local schools. In Spanish Fort, the tax increase narrowly passed. As of press time, there were 1,096 votes (52 percent) in favor and 1,013 votes (48 percent) opposed. There were similar results in Fairhope … Continued
September 18, 2019