By Steve Flowers The 2021 legislative session has begun. It will be a monumental and difficult session. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the logistics...
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Ivey talks COVID, gambling in State of State
By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Governor Kay Ivey delivered her annual State of the State address on Feb. 2. The address was broadcast live and a...
Auburn Council names meeting room after Jim Buston
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Auburn City Council voted to rename a meeting room in the Engineering Services Building after...
Senator Tom Whatley named Chairman of Senate Judiciary Committee
Contributed by theAlabama State Senate The Alabama Senate’s Committee on Assignments announced on Feb. 3 that Sen.Tom Whatley (R-Auburn)...
Democrats Have Strong Response to Ivey’s State of the State Address
Contributed by The Alabama House Democratic Caucus Following Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s annual State of the State Address to the Alabama...
Republican Party reacts to State of the State address
Contributed by The Alabama Republican Party Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued the following statement at the conclusion of...
Sen. Richard Shelby to retire
Contributed by the Ala. Republican Party Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued the following statement following U.S. Sen. Richard...
Secretaries of State issue support for “Keep Nine Amendment”
Contributed by the office ofJohn H. Merrill This week, a group of 15 Secretaries of State issued their support for the “Keep Nine Amendment”...
Lieutenant governor Will Ainsworth announces new aerospace industry programs for students and small businesses
Contributed by the office ofLt. Gov. Ainsworth Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announced on Monday two new programs that will open doors for qualified high...