Politics – Page 29

Time running out for Alabama to expand Medicaid: ‘Not happening on my watch,’ opponents say

August 17, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Savannah Tryens-Fernandes As time runs out for Alabama to decide whether to expand Medicaid, some lawmakers have doubled down on their opposition to the move. State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) said Friday that “it is absolutely […]

Alabama Democratic Party newly elected chair Rev. Randy B. Kelley asks Democrats to stand together for the good of Alabama

August 17, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Rev. Randy B. Kelley I herewith express my sincere appreciation to the members of the State Democratic Executive Committee for electing me Chair of the Alabama Democratic Party. Without a doubt, this is one […]

If Not Joe, then Who???

August 16, 2022 Bouldin 0

Earl Ofari Hutchinson The nervous chatter about Biden not running for a second term has been nonstop. His gaffes, his physical fitness, his age, his plunging approval ratings, his supposed indecisiveness on the issues, and […]

Alabama senators defend ‘no’ votes on ‘burn pit’ health care bill for veterans

August 10, 2022 Bouldin 0

By John Sharp Alabama’s two Republican senators this week are defending their votes against the largest expansion of veterans’ health benefits in over 30 years, as Alabama is one of just three states to see both […]

Alabama House Democratic leader asks AG Marshall for clarity on abortion ban

August 3, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels released a letter to Attorney General Steve Marshall asking for clarification on parts of Alabama’s abortion ban, saying that uncertainties about the law could have a chilling […]

Rep. Terri Sewell votes to reinstate assault weapons ban

August 3, 2022 Bouldin 0

The Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2022 would reinstate the assault weapons ban from 1994. By STAFF Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, Friday voted for legislation to keep weapons of war off the streets and protect […]

Alabama House Minority Ldr Anthony Daniels predicts eventual ‘political awakening’ in Alabama over abortion

July 25, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Yaffee Earlier this week, Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) asked Gov. Kay Ivey to call a special session and give the legislature a chance to modify the current abortion law. Ivey communications […]

EDITORIAL: The Social Crisis, Black Folks and the Economy

July 25, 2022 Bouldin 0

By John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint NNPA NEWSWIRE — While some say we need two more U.S. Senators so that we can break the chokehold of Senator Manchin and Senator […]

Same-sex marriage bill: Tuberville says ‘it’s a free country;’ Shelby says marriage for man, woman

July 25, 2022 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore Bolstered by 47 Republican backers, the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives voted Tuesday to pass a bill that would provide Constitutional protections for same-sex marriage in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s bombshell vote […]

Could Biden’s offshore drilling plan cripple crucial revenue source for coastal Alabama?

July 20, 2022 Bouldin 0

By John Sharp Oil and gas revenue leases produced so much of a boost for Alabama’s Gulf Coast last year that Gov. Kay Ivey decided to travel to Spanish Fort in October and announce $41 million […]