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Joe Biden · MontgomeryAlthough it is standard practice for the Republican and Democrat nominees to appear on state ballots each general election, a technicality in Alabama state law threatened this year to leave President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris off the ballot. Secretary of State Wes Allen announced last month that the Democratic National Convention would certify candidates after the deadline of Aug. 13 provided in state law. This is not the first …See the Story
Ivey signs bill to allow Biden on the ballot, fix recurring technical flaw
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Senate · MontgomeryThe Alabama Senate unanimously passed a $9.3 billion education budget package Thursday with little debate, but there will be debate between the two chambers as the House voted not to concur with changes made in the Senate. One of the most notable changes made in the Senate is the addition of $10 million in funding for the administration of an EBT summer feeding program, which hunger relief advocates rallied the Senate to include in the budget as…See the Story
Senate passes $9.3B education budget; must settle differences with House
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Montgomery, Alabama · MontgomeryIn a momentous ceremony fraught with symbolism and promise, Honorable Judge Bill Lewis ascended to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals amidst applause and lofty expectations. This historic investiture, held at the Heflin-Torbert Judicial Building in Montgomery, marked Lewis as the first African-American Judge on this esteemed court. His appointment fills the significant vacancy left by Judge William C. “Bill” Thompson, whose retirement in Februar…See the Story
Judge Bill Lewis makes history as first African-American on Civil Appeals Court
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Montgomery, Alabama · MontgomeryWhen Gov. Kay Ivey announced recently that Alabama had agreed to buy the Foley Beach Express Bridge and eliminate its tolls, you could almost hear a collective cheer from Alabamians across the state. The announcement is “good for everybody, good for citizens, businesses and visitors,” as Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon put it. His sentiment captures the widespread approval of the agreement because it is indeed good for everybody. The leaders who …See the Story
Agreement on beach express bridge is victory for all Alabamians
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Montgomery, Alabama · MontgomeryIn an important stride towards economic fortification, the Alabama House of Representatives has successfully passed a groundbreaking $3.4 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, along with its supplemental appropriations. This legislative achievement highlights a commitment to prudent fiscal management and foresight in preparation for future economic challenges. House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) expressed immense pride i…See the Story
Alabama House passes $3.4B budget, aiming for economic stability
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Montgomery, Alabama · MontgomeryGov. Kay Ivey has warmly commended the Alabama Legislature for its recent approval to establish the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences, set to be located in Demopolis. This development follows Governor Ivey’s strong advocacy for the project, which she highlighted as a priority in her State of the State Address earlier this year. “The establishment of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences in Demopolis marks a significant step forward in e…See the Story
Gov. Ivey praises Legislature’s approval of new School of Healthcare Sciences
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Montgomery, Alabama · MontgomeryBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has announced that Alex Patrick has joined the Birmingham office as a senior advisor in the firm’s Economic Development and Renewable Energy Practice Group. “Alex has a deep understanding of the intricacies of economic development and has been instrumental in the recent economic growth of the Birmingham area. We are very pleased to add his passion for economic development to our team,” said Bradley’s Economic Dev…See the Story
Bradley adds senior economic development advisor Alex Patrick
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