By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com With all the media coverage of 2015, it can be hard to believe that the first electoral event for the presidential primaries is almost two months away.…
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Alabama prepares for 2016 Primary
By: Joseph M. Morgan Today, Friday, Nov. 6 is the last day for candidates to qualify for the 2016 primaries with the Democratic Party or the Republican Party in Alabama.…
Alabama's Uninsured face increased fines in 2015
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com Citizens of Alabama who elect not to enroll in a health insurance plan in 2015/2016 will face increased fines. These fines are meant to incentivize individuals…
DeKalb special elections conclude Tuesday
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com On Tuesday, Nov. 10 Dekalb Residents of District 1 will head to the polls to elect a new constable. This will conclude a special election that saw…
How Conservatives can achieve victory for all Americans in 2016
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Although some of us may be more interested in politics than others, it’s almost impossible for anyone to avoid hearing the rhetoric coming from the current Presidential…
DeKalb Senator Phil Williams receives BCA award
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Alabama Sen. Phil Williams was recently awarded the prestigious Business Champion Award from the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and the Chamber of Commerce…
Specialty boat tags could generate $5 million annually to state parks
Proposal would mirror automobile vanity tags program By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today, Senator Clay Scofield (R-Arab), Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) and Representative Margie Wilcox (R-Mobile) announced they plan to…
Alabama lawmakers begin second special session this week to address budget shortage
By Joseph Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The Second Special Session of the Alabama Legislature convened earlier this week on Tuesday to take a third shot this legislative session at addressing the…