Alabama Reflector5d ago
Alabama elections now subject to audit, but bill sponsor wants some changes
The sponsor of a new law requiring audits of general elections in Alabama said Monday he wants to make some changes in the future. HB 95, sponsored by Rep. Joe Lovvorn, R-Auburn, requires probate judges to conduct a post-election audit of every ballot in one precinct after every county and statewide general election. An executive […]
Podcast · Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!3w ago
Alabama Senate Passes Post-Election Audit Bill
Alabamas Senate passes bill for post-election audits, aiming to enhance election security and voter trust. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Joe Lovvorn and championed by Sen. Jay Hovey, requires county probate judges to verify ballots from one precinct in each county. The bill, supported by Secretary of State Wes Allen, is now awaiting Governor Kay Iveys signature. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/12876b94a03ce6e4
Yellowhammer News2mo ago
State Rep. Matt Simpson hospitalized with appendicitis
State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) was taken to the hospital Tuesday after falling ill. State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) announced Simpson’s hospitalization on the House floor during a point of personal privilege and led the chamber in prayer. Simpson’s wife updated the public on her Facebook page Tuesday afternoon, saying “doctors think it’s likely his […] The post State Rep. Matt Simpson hospitalized with appendicitis appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
Yellowhammer News3mo ago
State Rep. Joe Lovvorn on gambling bill: ‘We’ve got to continue to have these conversations’
Over the last couple of years, legalized gambling and casinos in the state of Alabama — and the push to get it back on the ballot for the people to decide on — has been one of the most highly discussed topics in state politics. One of those fighting for clarity on the issue is […] The post State Rep. Joe Lovvorn on gambling bill: ‘We’ve got to continue to have these conversations’ appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
Yellowhammer News3mo ago
State Rep. Joe Lovvorn: Election audit bill will ‘prove to the people of Alabama that their vote counts’
State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) believes elections audits are a necessary tool to ensure trust by voters in the Yellowhammer State. “Just transparency and accountability,” Lovvorn said Tuesday on Longshore & McKnight. “This is a post election audit bill. It’s not going to change the results of any election, but if we have a problem […] The post State Rep. Joe Lovvorn: Election audit bill will ‘prove to the people of Alabama that their vote counts’ appeared first on Yellowhammer News .