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Collins and Wallace Reflect on 2013 Legislative Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Representative Kurt Wallace (R) from Maplesville said on Facebook, “I just want to say what a great session we had in the legislature this year. Even the Governor stated that he thought it was “the best session ever!” We (the Republican Party) had a very aggressive agenda that … Continued
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May 29, 2013

Republicans Positive About 2013 Legislative Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday is the last day of the Alabama 2013 Legislative Session and Alabama’s Republican Leadership is very positive about the results of this session. Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R) from Auburn said on Facebook, “While President Obama and liberal Democrats continue to expand the size and reach … Continued
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May 20, 2013

Legislature Passes Changes to Alabama Accountability Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter House Bill 658 sponsored by Representative Jim Carns (R) from Vestavia began as a simple clarification by the House that school boards do not have to grant transfers from failing schools if they do not want them. That bill which was advocated by Representatives Carns and Paul DeMarco (R) came … Continued
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May 13, 2013

Budgets Appear on Schedule

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The 2013 legislative session has just three days remaining. Neither the education trust fund budget nor the general fund budget are finished yet, but both appear to be on schedule for final votes this week, Alabama Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey said in her weekly statement, “In my primary role … Continued
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May 6, 2013

Cam Ward and Scott Beason to Address Rainy Day Patriots

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter 2012 ended with disappointment and defeat for Tea Party and similar conservative groups as President Barack H. Obama (D) was reelected, his allies in the Senate increased their majority, Democrats steamrolled their opponents in Jefferson County, taxes were raised on most Americans, Obamacare is being implemented and the American … Continued
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January 15, 2013

House Committee Assignments Announced

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R) from Auburn announced the 2013 committee assignments in a written statement released on Tuesday. Several members of the 2010 legislative class were appointed as Chairmen and Vice Chairmen. Speaker Hubbard said, “I am proud to announce the 2013 committee assignments. I … Continued
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January 9, 2013