Alabama Legislature passes legislation banning state funding of DEI, limiting teaching of ‘divisive concepts’ | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Alabama’s Republican-led Legislature passed a new measure to ban state funding of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities, local boards of education and government agencies. The legislation limits teaching “divisive concepts” about race and gender and prohibits transgender students from using the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity at public universities and colleges. […]
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Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin releases statement after violent day
This has been a heartbreaking afternoon for our city. A half dozen families are in mourning. That includes the family of one of our city employees. That also includes my own family. In two unrelated incidents, four men were killed by gunfire in Smithfield. And in Wylam, two people were found dead. One of them […]
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Mayor Woodfin says the claims that the Birmingham Jail is underfunded are not “fair”
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – After Tuesday’s State of the City address we caught up with Mayor Woodfin on a number of a topics. This included the Birmingham Jail. You may recall but the city now suing Jefferson county Sherriff Mark Pettway, and asking a judge to force the sheriff to accept some of Birmingham’s inmates. […]
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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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Jefferson County Commission ‘nonpartisan’ candidate David Silverstein endorsed by prominent Birmingham-area Democrats | #elections | #alabama
Several prominent Democrats in the Birmingham area have endorsed David Silverstein for Jefferson County Commission, District 5. However, Silverstein is a self-described “nonpartisan,” and the ballots won’t list candidates’ party affiliation. Former Jefferson County commissioner Steve Ammons announced in May he would be stepping down to become the Birmingham Business Alliance CEO. Ammons’ resignation leaves […]
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Five candidates who could pose a threat to incumbent U.S. Rep. Sewell for the Democrat nomination in a redrawn congressional district | #elections | #alabama
Last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down the congressional district map approved by the Alabama Legislature in 2021 was immediately hailed as a victory for Alabama Democrats. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) immediately took to cable news to applaud the ruling. “This is so exciting,” Sewell said in an interview with CNN host Kate […]
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A look at raises given to some of B’ham mayor’s staff
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin campaigned on transparent government and reducing unnecessary spending. In his second term, we wanted to see if he’s still making good on those promises; specifically surrounding staff salaries. In 2017, Woodfin went toe-to-toe with then-Mayor William Bell, calling out his top-heavy office during a mayoral debate hosted […]
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Inside the Statehouse: Some Legislative Leaders Retire and Pass Away | | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Allow me to share the stories of three of my favorite legislative colleagues. Two of these gentlemen are retiring from the Alabama House of Representatives this year, and one passed away in April. Representative Victor Gaston of Mobile and Representative Howard Sanderford of Huntsville are going home. A third legend and true gentleman, Steve McMillan […]
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Inside the Statehouse: Alabama’s Big 10 mayors are influential | Opinion | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Students of Alabama political history will rightly remember the 2022 midterm election. This election saw the majority of Alabama voters cast their ballots for Katie Britt, who will be the first woman elected to represent Alabama in the U.S. Senate. Governor Kay Ivey easily coasted to victory to gain her second full term in office, […]
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