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Kavanaugh decision dominates Doug Jones town hall

U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Alabama) held his second town hall as a U.S. Senator at Birmingham’s historic Parker High School. Jones was elected largely due to the enormous turnout among Black voters. “It was because of the incredible work that you did that I am here as the first Democratic Senator to represent Alabama in … Continued
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August 14, 2018

Terri Sewell holds Town Hall in Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, spoke to constituents at a town hall meeting at the historic Woodlawn High School in the City of Birmingham. Sewell said that as a member of Congress she has been willing to work across party lines to benefit the constituents … Continued
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February 2, 2018

Byrne asks that his pay be withheld during government shutdown

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, sent a letter to the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives requesting that his Congressional pay be withheld until the government shutdown concludes. Under current law, pay for Members of Congress is not tied to a government shutdown.  The congressional staff, members of … Continued
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January 22, 2018

UNA to hold Town Hall to address opioid crisis

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter The University of North Alabama will be hosting a Town Hall on opioid addiction featuring Attorney General Steve Marshall, Alabama’s Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear, Acting State Health Officer Scott Harris, and State Senator Tim Melson. The event, focused on fostering recovery and solution, was organized by State Representative Johnny … Continued
August 31, 2017

US Rep. Mike Rogers holds Town Hall meetings

By Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 12, 2017, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) held a Town Hall meeting Thursday morning at the Southern Union campus in Opelika and another on Thursday afternoon at the Oxford Civic Center in Oxford. Attendance was estimated at about 200 at both events. US Representative Mike Rogers said on … Continued
August 17, 2017

State Rep. Hollis holds town hall in Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 1, 2017, State Representative Rolanda Hollis (D-Birmingham) held a town hall meeting to show voters how their government is working for them. The town hall was held in Birmingham’s Guiding Light Church on John Rogers Drive.  About 70 citizens were on hand to hear the panel on … Continued
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August 8, 2017
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Town Halls are important, ducking them is cowardly

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Town Halls aren’t exactly a new thing. Neither is anger at Town Halls. In fact, both stretch back to before the founding of America, and helped to shape the country’s formation. Many have been quite contentious, even some of the earliest. But they all also had one thing in … Continued
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February 28, 2017