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Roger Bedford Criticizes SB11 (w/video)

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter After the passage of his expungement bill in the Alabama Senate, Democrat Roger Bedford spoke with APR about that proposal, and other topics. One issue we asked about was Senate Bill 11, a proposal that passed the body after multiple filibusters by Democrats. The legislation, which is pending committee … Continued
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January 31, 2014

Revolving Door Bill to Turn Up for Vote Tomorrow (w/video)

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh has said that his revolving door bill will be the first piece of legislation up for consideration tomorrow when the body reconvenes for its seventh legislative day. Ending the ‘Revolving Door’ The bill, SB36, would be one more step in an effort by … Continued
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January 27, 2014

Hubbard, Marsh Awarded by Bob Riley’s SGO Partner, Others

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Late last year, around the time he was founding an Accountability Act SGO with former Alabama Governor Bob Riley, Florida-based investment banker John F. Kirtley was attending award ceremonies for Speaker Mike Hubbard and Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh. The event was hosted by the American Federation for Children, … Continued
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January 27, 2014

This Week on Goat Hill: A Review

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Legislators have met over the last few days for their second week this legislative session. Many bills have passed out of committee, with some well on their way to final passage by the entire legislature, having passed the body of origin. Having now met for six legislative days, lawmakers … Continued
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January 24, 2014

Alabama Senate Passes Democrat’s Expungement Bill (w/Video)

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate passed a bill allowing for the expungement of arrest record when the charges were dropped or the person was found not guilty. The bill was introduced by Democrat Roger Bedford, who says that the law fixes significant problems for Alabamians. “That’s the problem,” he told APR, … Continued
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January 24, 2014

AUDIO: Health Conscience in the Alabama House

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Yesterday in the Alabama House of Representative, the topic was health care providers and issues like sterilization, stem cell research, and the Plan B pill. On the House agenda was a bill sponsored by Republican Representative Becky Nordgren which would prevent any retribution or liability for a health care … Continued
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January 22, 2014

VIDEO: Senate Leadership on SB11, Consolidation Changes

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Some unexpected action came in the Senate chamber yesterday when a de facto filibuster bill title reading was begun by Senator Bobby Singleton, a Democrat, who was frustrated with the procedural barriers being put up by the GOP. In the end, the protest by legislators took the form of … Continued
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January 22, 2014