Voter suppression or election security? Alabama lawmakers squabble over election reforms
Updated Mar 15, 2021;
Posted Mar 14, 2021
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill speaks at a We the People rally on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at the Town Center Park in Spanish Fort, Ala. (John Sharp/jsharp@al.com).
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Bitter partisan battles are underway in statehouses following the 2020 presidential that culminated with the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the nation’s Capitol.
Allies of former President Donald Trump continue to question the security of the election, and Republicans are rolling out legislation that critics say is an effort to suppress the numbers able to vote.
Under the bill, businesses could stay open if they follow all safety precautions issued by the governor or local governments during an epidemic or pandemic.
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Gov Kay Ivey asserted emergency powers, now legislators may try to limit them gadsdentimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from gadsdentimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.