By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Voters in DeKalb County and across the nation will head the polls to cast their ballot on Tuesday, November 6. As…
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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,…
Rep. Lindsey announces retirement from Alabama Legislature
PHOTO: In a statement to WEIS 990, long-time State Representative Richard Lindsey (D - Centre) announced he won't be seeking re-election in 2018. (Alabama Legislature) By Marc Summers (WEIS 990) CENTRE,…
It’s Time For A Real Solution To The Gambling Question
Decisions made by the government and high profile court rulings consumed the news last week. Most of the breaking news has centered on the U.S. Supreme Court decisions. But there is…
"Opposing Gambling Legislation Protects Gambling Interests, Not The People"
Last week, Gov. Bentley announced that he would not include any gambling proposals in the call for a special legislative session later this year. I believe Gov. Bentley is wrong to…
Can the Legislature Solve the Budget Crisis?
By Representative Craig Ford It’s been a joke on the internet for who knows how long: somebody takes a picture of a stop sign missing a letter or the University of…
Statement from House Minority Leader Craig Ford on "Republican Back-Door Tax Increase"
House Minority Leader Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) released a statement on what he considers a "back-door tax increase". “It’s amazing that Republicans are trying to pass the buck and hide behind a…
"Combining the State’s Two Budgets Will Make the Crisis Worse Instead of Better"
By Craig Ford It’s no secret that the state of Alabama is in a budget crisis. It’s a crisis that we’ve known for three years was coming, but our state leaders…