Special to the Opelika Observer Resolutions introduced by Alabama House Democratic Caucus Members Reps. Neil Rafferty (D-Birmingham) and Merika...
Democratic resolutions addressing bullying pass the house last week
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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...
Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller, city council recognize scholarship winners
By Michelle Key Publisher Mayor Gary Fuller and the Opelika City Council honored several scholarship recipients during last week’s city council...
Congressman Rogers addresses Border Crisis at hearing
Special to the Opelika Observer Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), House Homeland Security Committee ranking member, delivered an opening statement at...
Sen. Doug Jones updates constituents with press releases
Special to the Opelika Observer Maternal Care Act: U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) cosponsored new legislation in Maternal Care Access and Reducing...
Smiths Station City Council votes to renew ad valorem tax
By Morgan Bryce Editor The Smiths Station City Council voted to renew its ad valorem tax during last week’s city council meeting, part of Mayor...
Including APAEP in our Prison Crisis Debate
By John Sophocleus My last column for the Opelika Observer offered kudos to State Sen. Cam Ward for blocking legislation to undo anti-corruption...