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Alabama House GOP caucus releases legislative priorities on eve of session | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

The Republican caucus of the House of Representatives released its legislative platform on Monday, one day before the legislature is slated to gavel in. The so-called “Leadership That Works!” legislative platform details the issues that the House’s GOP members have unanimously agreed to prioritize during the session and ratified at the caucus’ winter retreat. “Since […]

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Kellyanne Conway to headline ALGOP Winter Dinner | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

In an exciting announcement, the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) has revealed that Kellyanne Conway, a prominent figure in conservative politics, will grace their annual Winter Dinner as the keynote speaker. The much-anticipated event is set to unfold on the evening of February 9, 2024, at the Birmingham Ballroom, located within the elegant Birmingham Sheraton Hotel. […]

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Alabama Republican Robert Aderholt explains why he voted to expel George Santos from Congress | Regional | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

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404 | 1819 News | #elections | #alabama

The secret life of Smiths Station Mayor and Baptist pastor F.L. ‘Bubba’ Copeland as a ‘transgender curvy girl’: ‘It’s a hobby I do to relieve stress’ Read now → Smiths Station Mayor ‘Bubba’ Copeland in Baptist pastor role downplays sexually explicit online alter ego — ‘I have nothing to be ashamed of’ Read now → […]

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City Council

Calls for an investigation as Birmingham City Council elects new president after error | #citycouncil

After an error in voting during a regular council meeting, the Birmingham City Council selected Darrell O’Quinn as president in a special called meeting Friday. O’Quinn received five votes during the special meeting Friday morning. He got four during the regular council meeting Tuesday, more than others nominated, but not a majority of the nine-member […]

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Birmingham mayor addresses unexcused absences in schools

Ten weeks into the school year, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin says there have been far too many unexcused absences in schools.Mayor Woodfin brought the issue to Facebook on Monday. “I expect as mayor as a leader in his community to hold all adults accountable,” Woodfin told WVTM 13’s Mattie Davis. School systems across the country […]

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Hundreds gather in Birmingham to support Palestine; only Jewish state lawmaker responds to ongoing war | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Hundreds gathered near Railroad Park Sunday to voice their support for Palestine in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.According to the organizing group, “Arabama,” Sunday afternoon’s event was a response following attacks upon the Palestinians in Gaza. The group believes the attack by Israel is on a people who have been oppressed and held hostage in their […]

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Special elections held in Central Alabama on Tuesday | #elections | #alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Special elections are being held for House District 16 and House District 55 on Tuesday, Sept. 26. House District 16 covers Fayette County, northern Tuscaloosa County and western Jefferson County. The seat was previously held by Kyle South, who stepped down to be the CEO of the West Alabama Chamber of […]

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City Council

Supporting cities to improve food justice | #citycouncil

Published: Sunday, 24th September 2023 In 2021, Birmingham City Council launched the Global Food Justice Pledge (GFJP) at the 7th Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP) Global Forum. MUFPP is an international agreement on urban food policies signed by over 200 cities from all over the world. Birmingham City Council has been serving as an […]

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Clean Up Alabama applauds suggested AG opinion, board investigation regarding sexually explicit library books | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Clean Up Alabama, the group formed to address sexually explicit children’s books, praised the actions of Alabama Public Library System (APLS) board member and Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl for attempting to address the issue at a state level. On Thursday, the APLS board of directors voted to seek an attorney general opinion on […]

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