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AEA Sues to Block Alabama Accountability Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week the Alabama Education Association (AEA) announced that they were taking their fight against the Alabama Accountability Act to the Courts. AEA Executive Secretary Dr. Gregory Graves wrote in a prepared statement, “On Monday, August 26, 2013, a lawsuit was filed challenging the Alabama Accountability Act as unconstitutional … Continued
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September 3, 2013

Love’s New Education Job is Announced

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Representative Jay Love (R-Montgomery) announced that he would be resigning effective August 1 to work on education policy in the private sector. However, at the time of his resignation, he did not share details about where he would be joining the payroll. At the Business Council of Alabama Governmental … Continued
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August 18, 2013

From Benefactor to Malefactor: Current ALGOP Lawmakers Took More Than $1 Million From AEA

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Over the past decade, the Alabama Education Association (AEA) gave more than $1 million to Republicans currently serving in state government — including hundreds of thousands of dollars to GOP leaders who quietly took union money while publicly demonizing the organization. PACs controlled by Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard lined … Continued
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July 17, 2013

ALSDE Plans MEGA Conference In Mobile

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Alabama State Department of Education is hosting a MEGA conference in Mobile on July 15 aimed to educate more than 2,400 teachers and administration on their PLAN 2020. “It is an exciting time in education in Alabama as the transition is made to PLAN 2020 with the vision of Every Child … Continued
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July 12, 2013

Leadership Elected For ALSDE Executive Board

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Alabama Department of Education Executive Board elected a new Vice President Pro Tem at their monthly Executive Board meeting on Tuesday. Dr. Charles Elliot (R-Decatur) was elected Vice President Pro Tem, while Ella Bell (D-Montgomery) was reelected as President Pro Tem. Elliot will replace Stephanie Bell (R-Montgomery). Mary … Continued
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July 10, 2013

Alex Schriver Announced as Byrne Campaign Manager

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the Byrne for Congress campaign announced in an email that Alex Schriver will serve as Senator Byrne’s campaign manager. Bradley Byrne (R) is a former State Senator from Montrose, a former head of the Alabama two year college system, a former member of the Alabama State School … Continued
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June 27, 2013

Fincher Announces Campaign For Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Alabama State Representative Chad Fincher (R) from Semmes announced formally on Wednesday that he is running to represent the First Congressional District of Alabama in the United States Congress. The conservative Republican cited his conservative voting record and his stance against the Alabama Education Association as reasons that voters … Continued
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June 20, 2013

Failing schools list released, Department of Revenue weighs in

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter Failing Schools as Defined by the AAA2013 Schools in the Lowest 6 % of Schools at Least 3 of the Past 6 Years MONTGOMERY— The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) releases long-awaited list of schools who are classified as “failing” under the Alabama Accountability Act. The list was … Continued
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June 19, 2013

Byrne to Announce Candidacy for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former State Senator and candidate for Governor Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose announced on Tuesday that he will run for the Congressional District One seat being vacated by the retirement of Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile made a formal announcement at 2:00 pm on Tuesday. Sen. Byrne said … Continued
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June 5, 2013

Campaign mailer parodies representative with sex shop

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week, voters in District 74 received a campaign mail piece parodying the area’s state representative with a reference to a well known Montgomery sex shop. Representative Jay Love (R-Montgomery) was the target of the push card that read, “Jay Love Stuff, More Bang for Your Buck!” A play … Continued
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June 4, 2013