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AEA challenges Morgan County Commission on sales tax money

The Alabama Education Association has entered the fight over Morgan County’s online sales tax dollars. The AEA joined a lawsuit filed last week by Hartselle City Schools which challenges the Morgan County Commission’s decision to defy a law passed by the Alabama Legislature last session that would send 90 percent of online sales tax revenue … Continued

October 3, 2019

A big win for Alabama rural hospitals

A handful of stories in Washington generally get about 90 percent of the media’s attention. Don’t get me wrong, many of those stories are important, but much of my time in Washington is also focused on getting things done for Alabama that don’t make the front page. This week we got a big win on … Continued

April 30, 2019

Alabama voters: stupid or scared?

Is it fear or stupidity? What is that drives voting in Alabama? It’s not self-interest. And it’s certainly not the greater good. So, what is it that leads so many in this state to vote against themselves and all of the other people like them? Fear or stupidity? It has to be one of those, … Continued

December 17, 2018

House passes pair of bills toughening domestic violence sentencing

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The House passed a pair of bills on Tuesday that could make the murder of a spouse in the presence of their child a capital offense and toughen sentencing for other non-homicide domestic violence offenses when committed in the presence of a child. The bills’ sponsor, Rep. Phillip Pettus, … Continued

February 2, 2018

Facts and scandals will never trouble Trump voters

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There appears to be a bit of confusion among media folks across the country. Following last week’s testimony from former FBI Director James Comey, people with cameras and notepads rushed out to interview Trump voters to see if the people who elected The Walking Congressional Hearing had buyer’s remorse. … Continued

June 13, 2017