UPDATED: Dozens arrested in ICE raids in Alabama over last week, SPLC says
The Southern Poverty Law Center says dozens were arrested in ICE raids in Collinsville and Fort Payne over the past week.
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UPDATED: Beason removed from Rules Committee chairmanship
The Senate Committee on Assignments has chosen Senate Majority Leader Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) to replace Beason as the chair of the Senate’s most powerful committee.
Judge blocks parts of Alabama’s tough immigration law
A federal judge has blocked certain sections of Alabama’s new immigration law, including sections that make it illegal to transport or harbor an undocumented alien.
VIDEO: Senator apologizes for ‘aborigines’ remark
Today, more than three months after those comments became public and a month after the bingo corruption trial ended in a mistrial with no convictions, Beason held a short press conference to address his “aborigine” remarks.
Council goes forward with Barons stadium, B&A up in air
The Birmingham City Council voted to move forward with the Barons stadium deal, and did not include B&A Warehouse in an item authorizing use of eminent domain to acquire property for the stadium.
Legislative analyst discussed bill details with McGregor, his attorneys
Gambling developer Milton McGregor and legislative analyst Joseph “Ray” Crosby called one another frequently and discussed minute details of the bingo bill Crosby was drafting. Crosby and McGregor are two of the nine defendants in the bingo trial.
Beason cooperated with feds after threats from gambling proponents
FBI agents provided Beason to with devices for recording conversations in person and on the phone. “I was paranoid about talking with anyone about gambling without recording it,” he said.
Bingo trial jury selection lets lawyers pry into jurors beliefs, habits
Have you ever tweeted for Jesus? If you’re a potential juror in the bingo corruption trial, Milton McGregor defense lawyer Bobby Segall wants to know.
BSC names Gen. Charles Krulak new college president
Krulak’s hire ends a lengthy selection process. Details to follow soon. Read the press release from the college below.
Mayor’s office proposes lodging tax hike for new baseball park
A 3.5 percent lodging tax hike would pay for a new baseball stadium near the Railroad Park and redirect up to $5 million per year in taxes to build a new hotel and retail district at the BJCC.
