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Legislature expected to deal with budgets this week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives will meet today to consider the state General Fund Budget (SGF). The state of Alabama is unique among the states in that most of the money is earmarked for specific purposes allowing the legislature little year to year flexibility in moving funds around. The … Continued
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March 13, 2018

Ivey qualifies for governor’s race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey formally qualified for the 2018 Republican primary election at the Alabama Republican Party headquarters in Hoover, Alabama. “This is an exciting day,” Ivey said. “I am a conservative and I want to continue to fight for Alabama families.” Ivey said that since she has … Continued
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January 9, 2018

Firearms Committee holds public hearing on a permit-less carry

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 30, 2017, the Commission on 21st Century Firearms Laws met for the third time to review the state of Alabama’s laws on firearms and consider possible legislation in the 2018 regular legislative session. In the last Legislative Session, state Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Tuscaloosa, introduced a bill that … Continued
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December 1, 2017

2018 Legislative Session just 92 days away

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Halloween is not here yet, and most people are just beginning their Christmas shopping list. That said, it is time to begin preparing for the 2018 Legislative Session. The 2018 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature begins early this year so that the members can go out and campaign … Continued
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October 9, 2017

Rep. Pebblin Warren to refile day care bill next session

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The bill which would regulate day care centers in Alabama will come back for the next Legislative session. State Rep. Pebblin Warren, D-Tuskegee, told The Alabama Political Reporter in an email on Friday, that the bill would be filed next year at the beginning of the next Legislative session … Continued
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September 4, 2017