Legislators working to mandate paper voting

Another supporter of the bills was state Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, who sits on the House State Government Committee. “The paper ballot is the safest means of voting, and as far as the other bill goes, there’s really no reason for the internet to be hooked up to our voting machines,” Kiel

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Local legislators detail assignments for NACOLG

House District 18 Rep. Jamie Kiel said he is pleased to be the vice chair of the Education Ways and Means Committee. He’ll also serve on the State Government Committee, the Insurance Committee, and the Ports and Waterways Committee, a new committee he’s excited about. “In

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RC&D spotlights completed grant projects

The Northwest Alabama RC&D Council has been busy over the past year. The council recently highlighted 12 completed projects, funded by RC&D in partnership with the Alabama legislature, in Franklin County, with a total of $76,800.33 in grant funding CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING

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County elects BOE members, DA, coroner, sheriff

Franklin Countians cast their votes Nov. 8 in the general election, taking part in choosing several offices as well as weighing in on 10 amendments to the state constitution and one local amendment. New faces, as well as familiar ones, will be taking on or continuing leadership roles locally

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Fiber-optic internet spreads in Franklin

Kiel explained it’s taken a long time to get to this point, but the payoff will be worth the wait. “We’ve been working on broadband internet for Franklin County for a long time, and it’s great to finally see some fruit from our efforts,” Kiel said. “I’m very thankful for freedom FIBER taking

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