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

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Autism Bill Gets New Name, Passes Senate Floor

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Officially named the Riley Ward Act by an amendment written by Rep. Slade Blackwell (R-Birmingham), the autism bill (Senate Bill 283) passed the Senate Floor Tuesday with a vote of 32-0. Blackwell stated that he and other senators wanted the name to be in honor of the work done … Continued
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April 11, 2012

Rep. Todd Raises More Concerns About Charter Schools

By Susan BrittAlabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY–Big business, buildings and applicants remain a concerns for some Democrats regarding the charter schools portion of the Education Options Act of 2012. According to Rep. Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) there is a possibility that “big business” will control these schools. “A nonprofit charter will partner with a for-profit corporation that … Continued
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April 11, 2012

AEA, Democrats Question Charter School Bill

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter A bill known as the Education Options Act of 2012, HB541, will appear in Ways and Means Education Committee again on Tuesday. Several amendments and changes had been made to the bill before it passed committee on Thursday. According to Chairman Jay Love (R-Montgomery) the committee decided to include … Continued
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April 10, 2012

Proration Hits Alabama State House Staff

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–A little over two weeks after Governor Bentley declared proration, the Alabama State House begins to feel the effects. Those that attend the State House on a regular basis may have noticed that there are fewer security officers than before. Proration has caused a reduction in contracted security staff … Continued
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April 5, 2012

Charter Schools Bill Compromised

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–After the House Ways and Means Education committee meeting on Tuesday, there has been a slow and steady walking back of the original Education Options Act 2012. It is now being reported that Rep. Phil Williams is willing to scale back the number of charter schools from 50 to … Continued
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April 4, 2012

Interview: Sen. J.T. “Jabo” Waggoner

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Senator J.T. “Jabo” Waggoner is a Birmingham native who is the current Majority Leader of the Senate. He is also Chairman of the Senate Rules, Confirmations and Local Legislation No. 2 Committees. We spoke with Senator J.T “Jabo” Waggoner about his experience as a legislator and hopes for this … Continued
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March 28, 2012

Alternative Sentencing Bill Passes Senate

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Sentencing Reform Bill passed on the Senate Floor on Thursday with a vote of 28-1. Co-Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) sponsored a bill also known as SB386, This bill will put forward guidelines for non-violent offenders, reduce prison population and put the state … Continued
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March 22, 2012

Bill Passes Senate Committee Limiting Prisoner Lawsuits

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Wednesday, the Senate Judicial Committee passed a bill limiting lawsuit that can be filed by Alabama prisoners. Senate Bill 209 is sponsored by Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur). The Alabama Prisoner Litigation Reform Act establishes guidelines and procedures for all civil actions brought by prisoners incarcerated in any state … Continued
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March 22, 2012

House Digital Crimes Bill Passes, Heads to Senate

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Alabama Digital Crimes Act passed on the House Floor on Thursday and now goes on to the Senate to be assigned to a committee. House Bill 400 sponsored by Representative Paul DeMarco, (R-Homewood) is the companion to Senate Bill 356 carried in by Senator Cam Ward, (R-Alabaster). The … Continued
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March 20, 2012

Legislators to Combine Missing Child Bills

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Two bills, one in the House and one in the Senate, seek to make it a crime not to report a missing child also known as “Caylee’s Law.” Representative Juandalynn “Lee Lee” Givan (D-Birmingham) has sponsored HB 4 House. It is currently in the House Judiciary Committee. Senator Brian … Continued
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March 19, 2012