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Will Governor expand Medicaid coverage?

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Due to recent changes in the Medicaid program, many believe Governor Bentley will take this opportunity to expand the reach of Medicaid coverage. Recent legislation sponsored by Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper) passed during the 2013 regular session establishes Regional Care Organizations, which offer a funding alternative to Medicaid. According … Continued
June 5, 2013

GOP party split may soon show in AL-01 race

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week, former Senator Rick Santorum (R-Pennsylvania) joined Quin Hillyer on a media call to offer Hillyer his endorsement in the first Congressional district special election to fill the seat vacated by Jo Bonner. Santorum discussed his support for Hillyer’s platform, and even stated that Hillyer helped form his … Continued
June 4, 2013

Santorum and Hillyer meet with Alabama press

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Former Senator and GOP Presidential nominee Rick Santorum (R-Pennsylvania) announced his support for Quin Hillyer in the 1st district Congressional race. Santorum won the Republican primary for the Presidential election in Alabama in 2011. I’m excited to be here to support Quin,” Santorum said. “He is exactly the kind … Continued
May 31, 2013

Medical marijuana advocate launches bid for State Senate

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Ron Crumpton has announced that he intends to run for Alabama’s state senate in 2014. Crumpton, who is from Cropwell, Ala., will run for the 11th senate district, which is currently represented by Jerry Fielding (R-Sylacauga). He has not stated his party affiliation for this campaign, however his fan … Continued
May 30, 2013

State Board of Education discusses list of failing schools

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Executive Board of the Alabama Department of Education met Thursday to discuss how they will handle new legislation, most notably the education budget and the Alabama Accountability Act. The legislature voted to override the governor’s executive amendment to delay implementation of the tax credits and scholarship portion of … Continued
May 28, 2013

Speaklight Gate Rattles the State House

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_KbHDzlC4c MONTGOMERY–On the last day of the legislative session, House Democrats were up to more antics than their bow ties suggested. Not only was the last legislative day “Napoleon Bracy Day,” during which all of the House Democratic Caucus members wore bow ties in honor of Bracy’s (D-Prichard) typical … Continued
May 28, 2013

Alabama Department of Education responds to Education Budget

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Alabama State Department of Education met today for a work session, which included updates from the legislative session- primarily the education budget and the Alabama Accountability Act. State Superintendent Tommy Bice discussed the ways in which the budget passed through the legislature and signed by the governor differed … Continued
May 24, 2013

Democrats recognized with awards at end of session (Including Shroud)

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–As the 2013 regular legislative session came to a close at midnight on Monday, May 20, several Democrats walked away with awards, despite what many have called a tough session. Representative Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) won the coveted “Shroud Award” for the “deadest bill” of the session, her trilogy of … Continued
May 22, 2013

Governor’s executive amendments defeated in legislature

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House rejected Governor Bentley’s heavily contested executive amendments on HB658, which would delay certain portions of the Accountability Act, and voted to keep the original bill as passed. House Republicans had stayed quiet on their plans to handle the governor’s executive amendments, while House and Senate Democrats, … Continued
May 21, 2013

Republican dissent may kill the governor’s executive amendments on HB658

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Last week, Governor Bentley announced his executive amendments to HB658, which will delay the scholarship program and tax credits in the Alabama Accountability Act until the 2015-2016 school year. Since the governor’s announcements on Wednesday, Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) said that he would not bring the bill … Continued
May 20, 2013