Alabama & National Politics
Joe should be Biden his time and biting his tongue until after the election
Joe should be Biden his time and biting his tongue
President Trump extends COVID-19 unemployment benefits, defers payroll tax
President Trump extends COVID unemployment benefits, defers payroll tax
Bypassing Congress, President Donald Trump on Saturday signed executive orders deferring payroll taxes for some Americans and extending unemployment benefits after negotiations on a new coronavirus rescue package collapsed.
Attorney says Rep. Will Dismukes disputes theft charge
Attorney says Rep. Will Dismukes disputes theft charge, does not expect resignation
Attorney Trey Norman said the lawmaker would put a "vigorous defense" to a charge that he stole from a former employer.
Ivey issues call to ‘mask up’ against ‘invisible enemy’
Gov. Kay Ivey issues call to ‘mask up’ against ‘invisible enemy’
The governor released a video urging people to wear face masks.
$100 million from CARES Act goes to hospitals, nursing homes
Ivey awards $100 million in CARES Act funds to hospitals, nursing homes
The two $50 million grant programs are funded from the $1.9 billion in federal funds Alabama received to help with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Archibald: Klan fan faces Killer Kinda Karma
Klan fan faces Killer Kinda Karma
It’s hard, I know, to resist a little schadenfreude on this one.
Trump’s America: First to worst. ‘It is what it is’
Trump’s America: First to worst. ‘It is what it is’
America was clicking along pretty well there for a while. And then we got Trumped.
Should the National Rifle Association be dissolved?
Should the National Rifle Association be dissolved?
New York AG Letitia James moved to dissolve the National Rifle Association over severe financial mismanagement and self-dealing.
Doug Jones, Alabama economist push for renewing jobless benefit
Sen. Doug Jones and Alabama economist, push for renewing $600 jobless benefit
Jones continued his push for the extension of a $600 weekly jobless benefit through a new coroanvirus relief package. Democrats are pushing to have the full $600 included, while Republicans are debating a lowered amount.
Whitmire: Tuberville doesn't get how unemployment works
Tuberville was paid $5 million to quit. Now he says $600 is too much for you.
Former Auburn coach knows how to milk the system.
State Rep. Will Dismukes arrested for theft
Alabama state Rep. Will Dismukes arrested for theft
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey announced the arrest today.
Absentee voting lawsuit against state dismissed by judge
Absentee voting lawsuit against state dismissed by judge
A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge dismissed the suit, which contended Alabama's absentee voting laws infringed on voters' rights during the COVID-19 pandemic, because the plaintiffs lacked standing, among other reasons.
Tuberville softens stance on jobless benefits
Tuberville softens stance on jobless benefits after saying $600 boost is ‘way too much’
The Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, during an appearance in Mobile Wednesday, said he's supportive of taking care of people who are out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic. But he stopped short of endorsing a second economic stimulus package.