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Tag: Alabama House of Representatives

Local Government Transparency Under Attack
April 23, 2023 by Southern Torch
Letters to the Editor

Local Government Transparency Under Attack

Letter to the Editor Public notices serve a crucial function in keeping residents and taxpayers informed about the activities of governments. These government notices let citizens know about impending actions that…

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Fall Back Once More
November 4, 2022 by Southern Torch
Community

Fall Back Once More

Marla Jones, Managing Ediitor marla@southerntorch.com By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA-- At 2 a.m., this Sunday, clocks in the U.S. will “fall back” one hour as daylight savings time ends,…

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Brent Rhodes speaks at Geraldine Town Council meeting
April 19, 2022 by Southern Torch
Community

Brent Rhodes speaks at Geraldine Town Council meeting

The Geraldine Town Council met on Monday, April 11, 2022. Guest Brent Rhodes prayed the opening prayer. Following the Pledge to the flag, Mr. Rhodes talked about why he is a…

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Alabama Senate passes lottery, casino legislation
April 15, 2021 by Southern Torch
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Alabama Senate passes lottery, casino legislation

By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Tuesday night, the Alabama Senate passed a constitutional amendment (SB319) to establish a state lottery and allow nine casinos by…

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Lawmakers  Approve  Teacher Pay Raise
May 30, 2019 by Southern Torch
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Lawmakers Approve Teacher Pay Raise

By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives approved a 4% pay increase for teachers and other public school employees. The pay…

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Alabama Passes Abortion Ban
May 2, 2019 by Southern Torch
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Alabama Passes Abortion Ban

By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo via The Hill) MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed HB314, which would criminalize almost all abortions within the…

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Ballot Box Breakdown
May 17, 2018 by Southern Torch
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Ballot Box Breakdown

PHOTO: (Zach Hester | Southern Torch) By Zach Hester, Reporter DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Voters across Alabama will head to the polls on June 5 to vote in the primary races of statewide…

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Burke to return to Politics
March 17, 2018 by Southern Torch
GovernmentPolitics

Burke to return to Politics

  By Staff Reports ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. — Rainsville native, Ralph Burke announced his plans to run for House of Representatives, District 28.  Below you find his official press release: Today,…

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