Susan Britt

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Monday, the JobKeeper Alliance Board Chairman Stewart Burkhalter, released  a report during a press conference where he stated that he had “definitive proof” that environmental activists are attempting to manipulate Alabama utilities. The report, titled “Public Utility Regulation Without the Public: The Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) and … Continued

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Wednesday in the Senate Education Committee meeting, the controversial bill concerning Common Core Curriculum standards was carried over indefinitely by its sponsor and committee chair, Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Mongtomery). Senator Bill Holtzclaw (R-Madison) introduced a substitute to the committee. Brewbaker explained that the differences between the original bill … Continued

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Tuesday morning, Generation America and the Partnership for Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) announced the launch of a new partnership between the two organizations in a press conference on the steps of the Alabama Statehouse. The partnership is aimed at giving senior more of a voice in energy policies and … Continued

by Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Thursday, Dale County Sheriff Wally Olsen received a standing ovation from the members of the Alabama Senate. The Senate recessed early for lunch but asked members to remain on the floor. As Olsen approached the podium all members stood and greeted him with applause. Olsen was the sheriff … Continued

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Tuesday, three companion bills passed out of Senate Judicial Committee with a unanimous vote. Sponsor Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) said that he has packaged SB113, SB114 and SB115 in hopes they can travel together through the process. “Prescription drug abuse is one of the leading crimes in our … Continued

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Conference Committee Audio Senate Audio MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley signed the 2013 Local School Flexibility Act late Thursday evening. The ceremony was rumored to have been being planned while the bill was still being debated on the House floor and before it came back to the Senate. HB84 regarding Local … Continued

by Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the Women’s Health and Safety Act. HB57, was open to a public hearing in the Senate Health Committee. The room was overflowing with both proponent and opponents of the bill. Sponsored by Representative Mary Sue McClurkin (R-Indian Springs) presented her bill to the committee and a public … Continued

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The bill designed to overhaul and consolidate the Alabama legislative branch, SB122, was carried over to the call of the chair during session on Wednesday. The 102-page bill seeks to streamline government by redesigning agencies, boards and operations by creating the Joint Committee on Legislative Operations who would manage … Continued

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Local Control School Flexibility Act of 2013, SB54, was passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday. The goal of the bill is to authorize “the establishment of innovative schools and school systems in the State of Alabama. It is designed so that the state school board … Continued