House passes pay increase for poll workers

A bill that would increase election inspectors and clerks’ pay by $50 passed unanimously in the Alabama House on Tuesday. Sponsored by Rep. James Lomax, R-Huntsville, House Bill 435 would increase compensation for poll workers. Under existing law, election inspectors are paid at least $75 a day

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An Editorial by Secretary of State Wes Allen

Over the last decade, there have been multiple convictions for absentee ballot fraud across the state of Alabama. As a Probate Judge, a legislator and now as Secretary of State, I am committed to eliminating election fraud in our state. HB209, sponsored by Rep. Jamie Kiel, makes incredible

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It’s decision time on tax cuts

MONTGOMERY — A bill to potentially halve the state’s sales tax on groceries will be in committee for the first time on Wednesday. The highly popular bill would eventually cut the tax on groceries by 2% and save Alabamians about $304 million a year — tax revenue that would otherwise support

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Kiel helps obtain funds for TES bleachers

State Rep. Jamie Kiel helped obtain $20,000 in RC&D funds to equip Tharptown Elementary School with new bleachers in its renovated gymnasium. In the early 1960’s, the first stand-alone gym was built at Tharptown. The original wooden bleachers had been used for thousands of basketball games

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Ivey announces grant to upgrade Russellville sewage plant

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $350,000 grant to enable the Russellville Water and Sewer Board to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant and triple its capacity. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will assist the board in increasing sewage capacity an additional 7.5 million gallons a

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Siegel recognized by Gov. Ivey for 3-point record

TUSCUMBIA — The accolades just keep coming for Chloe Siegel, the senior guard for Deshler’s Tigers. The UNA-bound Siegel was recognized last week by Gov. Kay Ivey for breaking the national record for the most 3-pointers in a high school career. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

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