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Susan Britt

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

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Proposed Bill to Clamp Down on Copper Sales

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter A bill, sponsored by Chairman Ben Brooks (R-Mobile) and Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster), pertaining to metal thefts bill was adopted in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Under an existing law, secondary metal recyclers are required to maintain certain information regarding purchases of metal property. SB 35 would expand … Continued
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February 16, 2012

Confusion Causes Ruckus at the State House

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter About 400 to 500 protesters came to the State House in Montgomery on Tuesday to protest immigration bill HB 56. After the rally, they were given limited access to the building to deliver Valentine’s Day cards to senators and representatives. There was confusion within the crowd as to why … Continued
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February 15, 2012

AEA’s Mabry Angers Committee Members

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter In the Economic Development and Tourism Committee meeting last week, Henry Mabry’s attempt to bully angered many committee member to the point that not only did they express their feelings in the meeting but it also carried over to the floor the next day as the bill was being … Continued
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February 14, 2012

House Bill Causing Stir

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter This afternoon, the Alabama State House of Representatives will continue discussion on bills HB 159 and 160. The debate started last Wednesday and has spilled over into this week. The bills are sponsored by Representative Barry Mask (R-Wetumpka) and is the remaining pieces of the jobs package promised by … Continued
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February 14, 2012

Fight for Legislature’s Job Creation Package round up by bill

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY – As promised, job growth legislation was the top priority in the first week of the Alabama Legislature’s 2012 Regular Session, as bills aimed at boosting job creation passed the House of Representatives on Thursday. “As much progress as Alabama has made reducing unemployment faster than any other … Continued
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February 10, 2012

Committee Approves Plan for Prisoner Work Program

By Susan Britt and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Although Alabama labor unions strongly opposed Senate Bill SB63, it passed out of the Public Hearing and Vote Wednesday with a 8-0 vote. However, while expressing support for the bill, some senators were not comfortable with all aspects and asked for further meetings with Jeff Williams, … Continued
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February 9, 2012

Tax Incentive Plan to Aid Job Retention Passes Committee

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the Alabama Job Creations and Retention Act, HB159 and HB160 passed overwhelmingly out of the Economic Development and Tourism Committee. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Barry Mask (R-Wetumpka), is designed to help manufacturers retain jobs in Alabama by offering a payroll tax withholding incentive. The incentive allows … Continued
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February 9, 2012

State to Put RFPs in Online Database Gets Committee Approval

By Susan Britt and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, a bill requiring the State Purchasing Division of the Department of Finance to maintain an online statewide database of each request for a bid or proposal for a public contract by the State of Alabama passed in out of the Public Hearing and Vote with … Continued
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February 9, 2012

Internet Dark Day Protests Proposed Web Bills

By Susan BrittAlabama Political Reporter Many Internet sites such as Wikipedia, Reddit, Craig’s List and BoingBoing are dark today in reaction to legislation in Washington, DC, regarding what appears to be a growing divide between the entertainment industry and Web companies including Google and Facebook. While many sites that are protesting will continue to remain … Continued
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January 18, 2012