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2018 election

Walt Maddox announces that he plans to expand Medicaid

Tuesday, Tuscaloosa Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Walt Maddox announced that if he is elected governor, he will push to expand Medicaid in the state. “As Governor, I will immediately move to expand Medicaid, accepting the offer of federal funds for pennies on the dollar, free money that Alabama has inexplicably and inexcusably refused,” Maddox … Continued
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April 4, 2018

Ivey signs Education Budget, legislation creating Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was in Huntsville on Monday to sign into law SB212 and HB175. SB212 was sponsored by State Senator Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, and State Representative Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville. It creates the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering in Huntsville. Ivey also signed HB175, the state’s Education Budget. The Education Budget was … Continued
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April 3, 2018

Maddox says HB317 was not necessary

Monday, Tuscaloosa Mayor and Democratic candidate for governor, Walt Maddox claimed that passage of HB317 is not necessary to recruit jobs to the state and urged incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey to veto the bill. “Tuscaloosa recently worked with MBUSI (Mercedes Benz) on a $1 Billion expansion that will create 600 new jobs,” Maddox said. “To … Continued
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April 3, 2018

State Senate votes down term limits for state lawmakers

The Alabama State Senate on Wednesday voted down a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would have imposed term limits on Alabama state legislators. Senate Bill 127 was sponsored by Senator Bill Hightower, R-Mobile. Under SB127 legislators would have been limited to just three 4 year terms in both the Alabama House of Representatives and Alabama Senate. … Continued
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March 23, 2018

Mike Huckabee campaigns for Scott Dawson

Monday, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee was in Pelham, Alabama, to campaign for his friend, Scott Dawson. Dawson is an evangelist who is running for governor in the Republican Primary. “What a joy to be here with the next governor of Alabama Scott Dawson,” Huckabee told the crowd. Huckabee also praised his daughter, White House … Continued
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March 20, 2018

Butler introduces bill to create Autism car tag

Tuesday, state Rep. Mack Butler, R-Rainbow City, on Tuesday encouraged legislative leaders to give swift passage to his bill that would provide drivers on the Autism Spectrum with the option of applying for a specialty license plate identifying their condition to law enforcement officers. “A constituent whose son has been diagnosed with Autism suggested this … Continued
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March 19, 2018

Hobson campaign announces county chairs

Monday, the Rich Hobson for Congress Campaign announced county chairs in each of the 15 counties of Alabama’s 2nd congressional district. Hobson, 56, is an attorney and was twice the head Administrator Officer of the Alabama Judicial System. He has also worked for the Foundation for Moral Law and as Roy Moore’s Senate campaign manager. … Continued
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March 16, 2018

Former Congressman Terry Everett endorses Barry Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, former Congressman Terry Everett endorsed State Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, for Congress. Everett represented the 2nd Congressional District for 16 years until his retirement in 2008. “For 16 years, you gave me the honor of representing you in Congress, championing our shared values, and holding fast to conservative … Continued
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March 14, 2018

National Right to Life endorses Martha Roby

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, announced that the National Right to Life Committee has endorsed her campaign for re-election in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. National Right to Life praised Roby’s 100 percent score based on her pro-life voting record and her strong pro-life voice in Congress. “All … Continued
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March 14, 2018