House Bill 541 could impact voting in primary elections

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — House Bill 541 would require Alabama voters to register with a political party before they can vote in that party’s primary election. 

Right now, voters in Alabama don’t have to choose a party—they’re considered unaffiliated and can vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary. The bill’s sponsor, Representative Ernie Yarbrough, said the change would prevent…

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Hundreds march on Montgomery’s streets for No Kings Protest

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Protestors marched in the streets of Alabama’s capital Saturday with one message: no kings in America.

The Montgomery No Kings protest was one of thousands that occurred across the nation. Participants protested against the Trump administration and what many believed is king-like behavior.

“No Kings itself is we don’t want a…

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ACLU says Alabama’s marriage equality faces new threat

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — In June of 2015, the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell vs. Hodges that same-sex couples have the same right to marry as straight Americans, requiring all 50 states to perform and recognize same-sex marriages.

According to the latest US census, there are over 6,274 married same-sex couples in Alabama, and over 668,000…

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Tax free weekend is almost here; what is eligible?

 

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — With Alabama’s tax free weekend coming up, it is important to know what is and is not eligible.

According to the Alabama Department of Revenue, the back-to-school sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on the third Friday in July and lasts through midnight the following Sunday. A list of participating…

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