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Governor Bentley attempts to gain support for executive amendments

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Governor Bentley is working to get the Republican leadership to support his executive amendment to HB658, which would delay implementation of the Alabama Accountability Act until 2015. Wednesday, the governor announced his plans, citing fiscal responsibility and the need to allow failing schools time to improve as reasons why … Continued
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May 19, 2013

Democrats stand firm on position to repeal Accountability Act

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY– Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus held a press conference today to denounce Governor Bentley’s executive amendment to HB658, a bill that would change certain provisions of the Alabama Accountability Act. The governor’s executive amendment would delay implementation of the Accountability Act until the 2015–2016 academic year. The … Continued
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May 19, 2013

Governor wants to delay Accountability Act

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Governor Bentley announced Wednesday that he plans to introduce an executive amendment to HB658 that would postpone the tax credits from the Alabama Accountability Act. This bill contains proposed changes to the Alabama Accountability Act, legislation intended to provide greater flexibility to public schools. If his amendment passes, the … Continued
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May 16, 2013

Changes to voter registration process may be in store

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Senate is expected to vote Monday on a bill that will shorten the time period to register to vote by seven days. Under current law, voter registration applications are accepted until ten days prior to an election. If HB162 passes, voters will not be able to turn in … Continued
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May 15, 2013

Senator Vivian Figures stands up for Alabama schools

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter Click here to view MONTGOMERY—On May 9, Senate Republicans introduced a bill to modify the Alabama Accountability Act. The AAA would provide tax credits to families who wanted to take their children out of schools defined as “failing” and put them into other public or private schools. The proposed … Continued
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May 14, 2013

Joint conference committee compromises on gun bill

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Scott Beason’s (R-Gardendale) gun bill passed the Senate on Thursday and will go to the House for approval on Monday, the last day of the 2013 regular session. The final version of the bill is a substitute from a joint conference committee after the Senate voted to not concur … Continued
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May 14, 2013

The Gun Bill Shootout

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On the 29th legislative day, the Alabama Legislature was struggling to find an agreement on gun legislation. Similar issues have already come through Tennessee. One issue in particular, the issue of employers banning employees from keeping a gun in their personal vehicles while on employer property, led to Republican … Continued
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May 10, 2013

Three legislative days remain, bills still in committee

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—With only three legislative days left in the 2013 regular session, the committee calendar should be an interesting start to the week. In the House committees, one bill jumps out. HB691, sponsored by Representative Steve Hurst (R-Munford), provides that surgical castration is required for criminal sex offenders over age … Continued
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May 7, 2013