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Jesse Battles secures spot on ballot as independent for State Senate District 10

Jesse Battles announced recently that the Secretary of State’s Office has officially certified his place on the ballot for the November general election for State Senate District 10.

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Andrew Jones wins Republican primary for State Senate District 10

State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) won the Republican primary for District 10 on Tuesday.

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Jesse Battles running as independent in Senate District 10

Jesse Battles announced on Sunday that he is running as an independent candidate in the November general election for State Senate District 10.

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'We don't want to give sweetheart deals': Senate passes two data center restriction bills

Two bills restricting data center incentives and cost-sharing passed the Senate on Thursday.

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'Let the people vote': State Sen. Jones echoes claim voters should have say on lottery

During an interview with Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5, State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) discussed his position on establishing a lottery in Alabama.

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Public hearing to be held on bill to ‘modernize’ Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

A public hearing will be held in the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday, allowing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama to create a holding company. 

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Jesse Battles, Angelo Mancuso lose GOP ballot challenges

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) steering committee met on Sunday to hear the ballot challenge cases of Jesse Battles and Angelo "Doc" Mancuso deciding to remove both from the ballot.

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Senate committee passes ‘Alabama Affordability Protection Plan’ without PSC appointment bill

Members of the Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee passed two bills concerning data centers in the “Alabama Affordability Protection Plan” on Wednesday.

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State Sen. Andrew Jones, primary challengers spar over Indian Mountain ATV Park after tragedy

State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) said “much of this could have been avoided” after a side-by-side ATV accident at Indian Mountain ATV Park killed two parents and left seven children hospitalized over the weekend.

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Amy Dozier Minton announces State Senate District 10 run

Amy Dozier Minton announced on Thursday she’d pursue the Republican nomination for Senate District 10 in the 2026 election.

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Jesse Battles announces primary challenge of incumbent Andrew Jones — ‘Our current State Senator has failed us’

Jesse Battles, an Etowah County native and local business owner, announced his candidacy for State Senate District 10 on Wednesday, pledging to be an “unapologetic champion for Alabama values and a relentless advocate for the working families and businesses of Northeast Alabama.”

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State Sen. Andrew Jones running for re-election in 2026

State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) will launch his campaign for re-election at events in Etowah and Cherokee Counties on May 29 and 30. 

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State Sen. Andrew Jones: Bill regulating Cherokee County off-road vehicle parks ‘on life support’ in House

Legislation regulating off-road vehicle parks in Cherokee County is “on life support” in the House, according to State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) on Tuesday.

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Drama erupts between House, Senate as both refuse to pass each other's bills; State Sen. Jones threatens filibuster for remainder of session

Lawmakers in the House and Senate engaged in a brief bout of gamesmanship on Tuesday, with both bodies refusing to pass one another’s bills in a legislative donnybrook that started in the Senate.

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Indian Mountain ATV Park co-owner on Jones' local regulation bill: ‘It will no longer be our business’

A local bill regulating off-road vehicle parks is starting to generate more buzz around the State House in recent days.

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Bill would limit state investments in Chinese companies: ‘We want to make sure RSA is following federal law’

Legislation by State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) would limit which Chinese companies the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) can invest in.

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Public hearing held on Alabama debanking legislation

The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee held a public hearing on the Equality in Financial Services Act on Wednesday.

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Alabama Senate passes accountability court expansion for low-level offenders

The Alabama Senate passed legislation on Tuesday expanding the accountability court program to hold low-level offenders more accountable while receiving the treatment and rehabilitation they need. 

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Ivey signs controversial veterans bill into law, appoints new ADVA commissioner: ‘I am grateful to the Alabama Legislature for its resounding support’

On Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law the hotly debated bill restructuring the State Board of Veterans Affairs and grafting the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner into the governor's cabinet while naming the next commissioner to take over the department.

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State Sen. Jones punches back at 'internet trolls' on Alabama Dept. of Veterans Affairs revamp with Facebook ad buys

For some, Gov. Kay Ivey's crusade to revamp the governance of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) has been a trying episode.

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Ivey’s VA takeover bill sponsor State Sen. Jones defeated in ALGOP district chair election

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) held its annual Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee Winter meeting on Saturday at the Riverchase Galleria's Hyatt Regency in Hoover.

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State Sen. Jones asks Ainsworth to revisit opposition to Ivey-backed bill restructuring Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

Earlier this week, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth publicly announced his opposition to a bill that would change the makeup of the State Board of Veterans Affairs and how the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner is appointed.

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State Sen. Andrew Jones: Katie Britt is the secret sauce to accomplishing the impossible in Congress

At a time when congressional politics remain so deeply partisan and polarized, Katie Britt’s assemblage of bi-partisan support for a bill that so many on the far left find distasteful is a remarkable feat and a testament to her skills, talents, and, quite frankly, her personal charm.

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Income tax exemption for active duty National Guard, reserve pay becomes law on January 1

Legislation passed in the 2024 session that provides a state income tax exemption for active duty pay for National Guard members and reservists became law on Wednesday.

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State Sen. Andrew Jones considering ‘legislative fix’ for local grocery tax cuts

A “legislative fix” might be needed to a 2023 grocery tax cut law after the city of Hoover said on Tuesday they weren’t implementing a planned local grocery tax cut due to state restrictions, according to State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre).

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State Sen. Jones carrying bill to allow ADMH, ADVA to collaborate to support veterans — 'These men and women who have served deserve our help and support'

State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) is carrying legislation that would assist veterans suffering from the many mental health issues associated with military service who lack treatment from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Proposed bill would allow State Auditor to demand repayment for stolen or lost state property

Members of the Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development will consider legislation on Wednesday allowing the Office of State Auditor to attempt to recoup negligent loss or theft of state property.

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