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Be Ready So You Don’t Have to Get Ready To VOTE

September 17, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Sheila McNeil, Chair of the Madison County Democratic Executive Committee (Huntsville, AL) As you prepare to go to the polls to vote in one of the most important elections of our time this November, […]

Bill would increase penalties for illegal gambling in Alabama, possession of slot machines

September 17, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason A Republican state representative from south Alabama has introduced a bill that would increase penalties for illegal gambling operations from misdemeanors to felonies, an effort to strengthen laws that do not appear to […]

Former Alabama political operative key figure in effort to siphon off Kamala Harris votes

September 10, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Brian Slodysko and Dan Merica, Associated Press What Wisconsin voters want from debate he wanted to help. Though Medelius, co-chairman of West’s “Justice for All Party,” welcomed the assistance, the offer would complicate his […]

Civil rights organizations threaten legal action to halt purge of voter rolls

September 3, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Jacob Holmes A host of civil rights organizations signed onto a letter sent to Secretary of State Wes Allen demanding he cease his plan to purge the voter rolls. A host of civil rights […]

Poll: Figures takes big lead in CD2 race

September 3, 2024 Bouldin 0

The new SPLC Action Fund poll shows Figures with a lead among likely voters, thanks to a big boost from Vice President Kamala Harris. With a boost from Vice President Kamala Harris, Shomari Figures is […]

Bill would block sex offenders from serving as first responders

September 3, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Jacob Holmes A new bill pre-filed for the upcoming legislative session would prevent convicted sex offenders from serving as first responders. Rep. Kerry Underwood, R-Tuscumbia, filed House Bill 27 with a focus in keeping […]

Bill seeks voting rights expansion, faces down rival legislation

September 3, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Wesley Walter The Alabama Voting Rights Act would reduce requirements for voting rights renewal and allow same day voter registration An Alabama bill, pre-filed for the 2025 legislative session, seeks to expand voting rights […]

Sen. Katie Britt secures $2 million for south Alabama hospital

August 27, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Margaret Kates U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., announced Friday that she has secured a $2 million federal grant for Atmore Community Hospital in Atmore, Ala. “Health care is critical for the wellbeing of Alabamians across […]

Alabama 2nd District candidates Dobson, Figures to debate live on AL.com in October

August 27, 2024 Bouldin 0

By John Sharp Democratic candidate Shomari Figures and his Republican opponent, Caroleene Dobson, will participate in a live online debate in October that will be broadcast on AL.com as well as AL.com’s Facebook and YouTube channels. The […]

Southern Christian Leadership Conference CEO, a former Alabama politician, stepping down

August 13, 2024 Bouldin 0

By John Sharp The longtime president and CEO of a leading civil rights organization co-founded by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1957 is stepping down at the end of the month. Charles Steele Jr., […]