Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair discusses state’s economic vision, threats from unionization effort
Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair appeared on Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal last week to discuss her professional background in economics, her efforts in developing strategies and the ongoing efforts by the United Auto Workers (UAW) to unionize the Mercedes-Benz manufacturing plant outside Tuscaloosa. “My experience, I hate to use that figure, is 40 […]
Non-citizens, dead people sent voter registration forms by federal government, Alabama Secretary of State uncovers
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has accused the Biden administration of exploiting federal policy to provide voter registration forms to non-citizens and deceased people. Allen said in a statement Wednesday that her office had received reports from relatives of deceased voters that they had begun receiving registration forms in the names of their deceased […]
Biden is making it easier for non-citizens to register to vote, Alabama Secretary of State charges
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has sounded the alarm after exposing a massive effort by the Biden administration to register non-citizens to vote. Allen said his office has investigated the program, which would result in non-citizens and illegal immigrants receiving voter registration forms. “We had some complaints from Alabama residents that their deceased relatives […]
Struggling Bank Gets Bailed Out With Help From Former Trump Admin Treasury Secretary
New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) announced Thursday it will raise more than $1 billion from investors including a company run by Trump's former Treasury secretary to stabilize the bank. The bank will receive $450 million from Mnuchin Liberty Strategic Capital, led by former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, as well as $250 million and $200 million […]
SPLC, secretary of state remain at odds over voter misinformation
The heated back-and-forth between the Alabama Secretary of State's Office and the Southern Poverty Law Center continued Tuesday, with both sides accusing them of misleading Alabama residents about incorrect voter information cards sent to voters in the 2nd Congressional District. blamed the other party. The SPLC issued a press release Monday “condemning” Secretary of State […]
SPLC accuses Alabama secretary of state of providing faulty voter info
On the eve of the nationally watched primary election, the Southern Poverty Law Center revealed that the Alabama Secretary of State's office provided incorrect voter information, resulting in thousands of voters in Alabama's newly drawn 2nd Congressional District. He accused several voters of being mailed incorrectly written voter cards. It was in District 7. Secretary […]
Secretary of state announces important details about 2024 Primary Election Day
In preparation for the March 5, 2024 primary election, Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to provide Alabama voters with important reminders and information leading up to Election Day. “Before you go to the polls on March 5th, we encourage Alabama voters to visit. www.AlabamaVotes.gov Here you can check your voter registration status, locate your […]
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra to visit Birmingham after IVF decision
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra will travel to Birmingham on Tuesday to speak with health care workers and families affected by the Alabama Supreme Court's recent IVF decision. “Alabama's decision will have heartbreaking consequences for women and their families,” Becerra posted last week following the ruling. President Joe Biden […]
Biden HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra to visit Birmingham after IVF decision
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra will travel to Birmingham on Tuesday to speak with health care workers and families affected by the Alabama Supreme Court's recent IVF decision. “Alabama's decision will have heartbreaking consequences for women and their families,” Becerra posted last week following the ruling. President Joe Biden […]
Secretary of State Wes Allen stands firm on ballot harvesting ban: ‘There’s no voter suppression’
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen said he was pleased the state Senate passed SB1 on Tuesday and looks forward to the House approving the bill. The law bans “ballot harvesting,” meaning third parties such as political operatives and campaign workers who collect and submit absentee or mail-in ballots in exchange for payment are subject […]
