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Alabama

Alabama House passes anti-ESG legislation — No Democratic debate, one Republican ‘no’ vote; Heads to Ivey for signature | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

MONTGOMERY — Legislation by State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook) prohibiting state contracts with businesses that boycott specific sectors of the economy based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies passed the House unamended and with no debate. The anti-ESG bill has caused uproar in the business community and with Democratic lawmakers. Proponents say the bill would […]

Alabama

Senate delays legislation restricting ESG after pushback from state’s business elites | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Influential members of Alabama’s business community don’t want state lawmakers to prohibit government entities from entering into contracts with companies that use environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria to discriminate in business practices. State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook) filed SB261 last week, which would place restrictions on private businesses seeking contracts with the state […]

Alabama

Two Hoover residents win seats in Alabama Legislature | #elections | #alabama

The city of Hoover has never had one of its residents serving in the state Legislature, and now after Tuesday’s general election, it will have two. Hoover Councilman Mike Shaw and Greystone resident Susan DuBose both won their respective races for Alabama House Districts 47 and 45. Shaw, a Republican, defeated Democrat Christian Coleman in […]

Alabama

Incumbent Roberts faces Libertarian challenger in State Senate District 15 | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Voters in state Senate District 15 will have a choice on Tuesday between incumbent Republican Dan Roberts and Libertarian Michael Crump. Roberts was first elected in 2018 and said he wants to continue improving the workforce and representing the people in his district. Crump supports a “very limited,” decentralized government. Dan Roberts Roberts, who lives […]

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Candidates battle for legislative seats | #elections | #alabama

The Nov. 8 general election is quickly approaching, and 17 candidates are battling for legislative seats representing parts of Hoover at the federal and state level. U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer, a Hoover resident who has represented Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District since 2014, faces Libertarian challenger Andria Chieffo, who works as an amnesty floor monitor at […]

Alabama

Homewood voters to choose between Republicans, Libertarians | #elections | #alabama

This November, among many state and county races, Homewood voters have a congressional seat up for grabs as well as a state Senate district. Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Roberts, who represents District 15, faces Libertarian challenger Michael Crump, while U.S. Congressman Gary Palmer, a Republican representing Alabama’s 6th District, faces Libertarian Andria Chieffo. The Homewood […]

Alabama

Several legislative races on the ballot | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

This November, among many state and county races, Vestavia Hills voters have a Congressional seat up for grabs, as well as a state Senate seat and multiple House seats. Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Roberts, who represents District 15, faces Libertarian challenger Michael Crump, while U.S. Congressman Gary Palmer, a Republican representing Alabama’s 6th District, faces […]

Alabama

State legislators visit the Homewood Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon | #elections | #alabama

This month’s luncheon for the Homewood Chamber of Commerce saw two state senators and a state representative give a legislative update to guests. State Representative David Faulkner, state Senator Dan Roberts and state Senator Jabo Waggoner shared the podium to discuss Alabama’s progress as well as its future at the luncheon at The Club on Tuesday, […]

Alabama

Column: Women and young folks previal in 2022 | Columns | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

In my observations of Alabama politics, every election year brings an underlying election year surprise or two. The underlying prevailing theme emerging from the Alabama political arena this year is that women have arrived politically in the Heart of Dixie. Governor Kay Ivey is only the second female elected governor of Alabama, Lurleen Wallace being […]

Alabama

Women and young folks prevail in 2022 | Columnists | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

In my observations of Alabama politics, every election year brings an underlying election year surprise or two. The underlying prevailing theme emerging from the Alabama political arena this year is that women have arrived politically in the Heart of Dixie. Gov. Kay Ivey is only the second female elected governor of Alabama, Lurleen Wallace being […]