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

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New Consulting Firm Opens in Montgomery

  By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Suzanne Webb and Sharon Wheeler have formed a new consulting firm in Montgomery. W2 Strategies, LLC, will specialize in political and media consulting. Together, the team has over 50 years experience in government and campaigns, public and corporate affairs, including business and law.  Their backgrounds include, state and … Continued
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August 25, 2015

Frustrations Boil Over on Sine Die

  By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday, the final gavel of Sine Die came down, but not without a great deal of consternation between the Senate, the House, and the Governor. All three have their heels dug-in on the General Fund Budget. One of the first actions of the House yesterday was to … Continued
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August 12, 2015

Speaker Declares General Fund Budget Dead

  By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—On Monday, the Senate voted 19-15 to pass a substitute to the House version of the General Fund Budget. The substitute was adopted by a vote of 31-1. The bill, HB1, was originally carried by Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark). When it reached the House for them to concur, … Continued
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August 11, 2015

Gaming Bill Passes Senate Committee

  By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday, Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh’s (R-Anniston) gaming bill had its day in committee. After some harsh words were exchanged on the Senate Floor, Marsh’s bill was given a favorable report by the Tourism Committee with a vote of 6-2. When the Senate convened on Tuesday, … Continued
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August 5, 2015

Senate Targets Use Tax for Budget Solution

  By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Monday, August 3, President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) and Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper) held a press conference outlining the Senate plan for the Special Session. Marsh expressed his expectations for this Special Session saying, “What I hope we can do, is come up with a plan … Continued
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August 4, 2015

Senate: Quick to Adjourn, Long on Ideas

  By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—The Alabama Senate met on Monday after being called into Special Session by Gov. Robert Bentley. The session was opened, a bill was passed notifying the Governor that the Senate was in session, a few bills were filed, and then, they voted to recess until August 3. All … Continued
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July 14, 2015

Marsh To Tweak Gaming Bill After Public Hearing

By Susan BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Sen. Del Marsh (R-Anniston) held a public hearing on his gaming bill, SB453 on Tuesday, during the meeting of the Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee.  Marsh said, “We are looking at being faced, possibly with an excess of $500 million in taxes, or receiving revenue from the gaming industry that … Continued
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May 13, 2015

Star Chamber Bill Seeing Light

By Susan BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Today, HB 257 is scheduled on the House Special Order Calendar. If passed, this bill would give a select few members of the House and Senate almost complete control over all agencies and departments throughout the government, even causing the Governor to beg for approval. The bill, sponsored by Rep. … Continued
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May 12, 2015

House Committee Passes Rescheduling of ATF Repayment

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, the House Ways and Means Committee gave a favorable voice vote to HB490. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark), proposes the 2016 repayment from the Alabama General Fund to the Alabama Trust Fund (ATF) to be skipped, moving the final payment date from September 30, … Continued
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April 23, 2015