Special to the Opelika Observer Last week, the Alabama Legislature unanimously passed two bi-partisan human trafficking bills: HB261 and HB262. Rep....
Alabama Legislature unanimously passes human trafficking bills
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Alabama Sen. Del Marsh releases statement on passage of school-governance amendment
Special to the Opelika Observer Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh (R-Anniston) released the following statement regarding final passage of the...
Sen. Doug Jones updates constituents with press releases
Special to the Opelika Oberver U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) introduced a bipartisan package of legislation to provide and enhance support systems...
Congressman Rogers invites constituents to visit him at his Washington D.C. office
Special to the Opelika Observer Congressman Mike Rogers reminded folks today that he is holding weekly events when Congress is in session that are...
Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall hails Alabama Senate passage of legislation to reform state’s badly broken Pardon and Paroles Board
Special to the Opelika Observer Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall hailed the passage of legislation by the Alabama Senate to reform the badly broken...
Democratic resolutions addressing bullying pass the house last week
Special to the Opelika Observer Resolutions introduced by Alabama House Democratic Caucus Members Reps. Neil Rafferty (D-Birmingham) and Merika...
The Alabama Forfeiture Accountability System created – will collect and report data on state civil asset forfeitures
Special to the Opelika Observer A bill passed last week by the Alabama Legislature to require law enforcement to report and track the seizures of...
Alabama Arise offers statement on civil asset forfeiture bill
Special to the Opelika Observer The civil asset forfeiture transparency bill is a good start, but Alabamians still need much stronger protections...
Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller endorses Bradley Byrne for U.S. Senate
Special to the Opelika Observer In an endorsement video released Tuesday, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller announced his support and endorsement of Bradley...