By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala— On March 15, the Senate passed a bill introduced by Senator Greg Albritton (R-Bay Minette) that would abolish marriage licensing laws in Alabama. Senate Bill…
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Rainsville Council discuss costly city improvements, opt instead to hold debt workshop
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council discussed a number of costly city improvement projects at their meeting on Monday, but choose instead at the mayor’s urging to…
Alabama House passes $6.3 billion education budget
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— By a 105 to 0 margin, the Alabama House on Tuesday passed a $6.3 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget that includes a teacher…
Lawmakers introduce bill to allow hemp research
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala— In an official press conference at the state house, Agricultural & Industries Commissioner John McMillan, Senator Paul Bussman (R-Cullman), and Representative Ken Johnson (R-Moulton) announced…
SCOTUS overturns Alabama Supreme Court ruling against lesbian mother
By: Joseph M. Morgan WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision on Monday to overturn a previous Alabama Supreme Court ruling that refused to recognize the custody and visitation…
Barnett defeats Taylor in Superintendent Primary
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— In perhaps the most highly anticipated race on the ballot for DeKalb County residents on Super Tuesday, Dr. Jason Barnett defeated incumbent and…
The “SEC Primary” delivers on expectations
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com ALABAMA, USA— This presidential primary was one unlike any other in recent memory for our state. Alabama saw visits from every major candidate of both parties. While…
Senate Passes Balanced $1.8 Billion General Fund Budget Framework
Proposal contains no new taxes, provides near-level funding for every state agency By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Senate passed a lean $1.8 billion budget this week…