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What University of Alabama students thought of the GOP debate | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

By 11 p.m. Wednesday night, the University of Alabama music hall that played host to the presidential debate had long since cleared, and crowds had moved on to one of several locations: if one were lucky, to the official afterparty at the Hotel Capstone; if one were rich, to one of the candidate’s invite-only galas; […]

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Trump’s judges latest revolt against the Voting Rights Act | #elections | #alabama

The Supreme Court, after a long period of hostility toward any claim brought under the federal Voting Rights Act, recently signaled that this hostility has limits. Last June, the Court surprised nearly everyone who follows voting rights litigation by declaring Alabama’s racially gerrymandered maps illegal and ordering the state to draw a second majority-Black congressional […]

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Erin Mendenhall takes heated Salt Lake mayoral race over Rocky Anderson

Erin Mendenhall is headed for a second term as Salt Lake City’s mayor. Her office confirmed that former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson, her primary challenger, called shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday to concede. The conversation took place not long after Salt Lake County officials released new election results, which didn’t change the direction […]

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Utah election results: Salt Lake City mayor’s race

Incumbent Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall all but declared victory Tuesday night after initial results showed her with 59% of the vote, compared to 34% for former Mayor Rocky Anderson and 6% for business owner Michael Valentine. The initial tallies, released after polls closed at 8 p.m., are set to be updated later this […]

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Judges aiming to give Black voters more influence in Alabama set to redraw congressional districts | #elections | #alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge said Tuesday that the court will soon adopt new congressional districts for Alabama, choosing among proposals aimed at giving Black voters a greater opportunity to influence election outcomes in the Deep South state. U.S. Circuit Judge Stanley Marcus, noting a ruling will be issued “shortly,” said the three-judge […]

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Madison mayor sues three Madison County supervisors over rezoning deal

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The mayor of Madison has filed suit against three Madison County supervisors, alleging a rezoning deal broke state law. According to the lawsuit filed by Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler, a rezoning scheme and land donation from the mid-2000s is illegal. Defense questions Shadow Robinson in William “Polo” Edwards trial The […]

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Stokes calls on mayor to appoint public safety director

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Councilman Kenneth Stokes is calling on Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba to address needed street and infrastructure repairs. Stokes says public roadway safety is a growing concern in Jackson and says the public works department needs better leadership. The councilman says a telephone pole has been laying in the right side […]

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US cryptocurrency policy and the impact of the 2022 midterm elections | #elections | #alabama

The United States is one of the biggest areas of growth for the cryptocurrency industry in the world. The results of the 2022 midterm elections that took place last November have potential to determine next priorities in banking and crypto regulation that will significantly impact the sector. As a result of the elections, the Democrats […]

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Jackson mayor declares emergency due to water crisis

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba issued a Local State of Emergency on Monday, December 26 due to the ongoing water crisis. Leaders said water crews are still dealing with complications at the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Facility due to freezing temperatures over the weekend. A citywide boil water notice was issued […]

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Dec. 20 – Ryan Daniel, mayor of Columbia City, seeking reelection | Government

COLUMBIA CITY — Mayor Ryan Daniel has announced that he would seek a fourth term as Columbia City’s mayor. In July, Daniel posted a video on his campaign Facebook page announcing the same. “Our work hasn’t stopped since we hit the ground in 2012,” Daniel said. “Our community has energy, growth and a focus on […]

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