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Susan Britt is APR's associate editor. You can reach her at [email protected].

Editorial: It is NOT About the Morning After Pill

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Understanding that people these days do not have a great deal of time for research, call me a geek, but I heavily research subjects before typing a word. Bills that we report on are read before writing about them. While understanding that there is room for error, egregious error … Continued
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April 20, 2012

Legislative Pay Bill Sparks Senate

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Tuesday,  Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) introduced a bill (HB276) on the Senate floor which quickly turned into a heated debate. House sponsor Representative Mike Ball (R-Huntsville) saw the bill through the House that would “repeal existing laws regarding the compensation and expense reimbursement of the members of … Continued
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April 19, 2012

Midwifery Bill Passes Out of Senate Committee

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–A bill concerning midwifery in the state of Alabama, SB314, passed out of Senate Health Committee Wednesday. This bill seeks to legalize out-of-hospital midwifery so Certified Professional Midwifes (CPM) could assist with home births. There are 26 states that license professional midwives. Introduced in a public hearing last month … Continued
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April 19, 2012

Rep. Barton Goes Out on a Limb for Children

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter In Ways and Means General Fund Committee, earlier this month, HB560 sponsor Rep. Jim Barton (R-Mobile) withdrew the proposal to alter funding between two departments involving children’s services. The proposal would have moved all of the money from the Department of Youth Services (DYS) over to Department of Juvenile … Continued
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April 17, 2012

Alabama Children’s Agency Takes Action Early

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter In anticipation of proration, Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Director Kelley Parris-Barnes, MSM, put plans into motion last year and made dramatic changes to the way her department operates. Parris-Barnes, took a proactive approach to insure that the department would continue to provide the vital services that … Continued
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April 17, 2012

Senate Passes State Retirement Restructure Bill

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Tuesday, a bill restructuring retirement for teachers and state employees received final passage on the Senate Floor with a vote of 25-8. Senate Bill 388 establishes a new defined benefit plan for employees who become a member on or before January 1, 2013. New general state employees and … Continued
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April 13, 2012

Bridges, Roads Repair Bill Passes Senate

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Thursday, a bill authorizing the sale of bonds by the Alabama Highway Authority to raise money for counties and cities to repair bridges and roads passed on the Senate Floor. Senate Bill 339, sponsored by Senator Paul Bussman (R-Cullman), states: “The Alabama Highway Authority…may sell and issue its … Continued
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April 13, 2012

Midwives seek approval from Senate

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Senate Health Subcommittee concerning midwifery, SB314, gave its report to Health Committee Chairman Greg Reed (R-Cordova) on Wednesday. Two senators were assigned to the committee: Senator and bill sponsor Paul Bussman (R-Cullman) and Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville). Senator Bussman was appointed as chairman. This bill would legalize out-of-hospital midwifery … Continued
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April 13, 2012

Public hearing held for competing immigration bills

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Wednesday, two bill directed at the immigration law as codified in HB 56 were open for public hearing. House Bill 658 (Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee) seeks to clarify and strengthen HB 56 while Senate Bill 41 (Senate Judiciary Committee) would repeal the bill completely. Representative Micky … Continued
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April 12, 2012