Tag: politics
Feds probing possible embezzlement scheme in Jefferson County: sources
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Federal officials have launched an investigation into Jefferson County in connection with an alleged embezzlement scheme involving several hundred thousands...
Bell, mayors from state’s most populous cities meet to talk challenges
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Four mayors from some of Alabama’s most populous cities met this week to exchange ideas and talk issues facing their...
Democratic VP choice Tim Kaine talks national issues while in Birmingham
By Linda Verin
For The Birmingham Times
Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Senator Tim Kaine was in Birmingham last Friday and made his one public stop at...
Black voters sue over Alabama’s method of electing judges
By Kim Chandler
Associated Press
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— A civil rights group challenged Alabama's practice of electing appellate judges by statewide vote last week, saying the result...
The NNPA Launches Historic Black Voter Turnout Project for 2016 Election
By Benjamin Chavis
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) proudly asserts that, “We are the authentic voice of Black America.” We must use that voice...
Obama nominates Muslim American for federal bench
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama has nominated a Washington, D.C., attorney for the federal bench. If confirmed, he would be the first Muslim...
Hillary Clinton rolls out mental health care plan
By Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Newswire Contributor
Last week, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton released a health care proposal designed to support millions of Americans suffering...
Lawmakers must fix Medicaid shortfall
By Rodger Smitherman
The Alabama Legislature did not approve lottery legislation that would have provided millions to fund our Medicaid shortfall and additional education needs...
Trump tells black congregation he wants to fix ‘many wrongs’
By Jill Colvin and Corey Williams
Associated Press
DETROIT (AP) — Criticized for urging black voters to support him while speaking to mostly white audiences, Donald...
Birmingham City Council, mayor agree on $425M budget for fiscal 2017
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Better late than never.
Nearly 60 days after the start of the fiscal year, the Birmingham City Council and Mayor William...
