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Alabama Arise criticizes proposed rule requiring citizenship documentation for public housing

Non-profit group Alabama Arise recently spoke out against a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that would prevent thousands of mixed-status immigrant families from living in public housing and Section 8 programs, saying the rule would increase homelessness. The rule would affect children who are U.S. citizens who live with … Continued
July 12, 2019

During payday presser, two Alabama Republicans break with Trump, side with liberal advocates

In the media room on the third floor of the State House, a self-identified group of liberals and conservatives took the stage to introduce legislation to restrict small consumer payday loans further. In a surprising move, Republican lawmakers at the event voiced their disagreement with President Donald Trump with one stating he is not a … Continued
April 15, 2019

North Alabama Legislative leaders hold public legislative forum in Huntsville

Several state legislators representing Madison County held a town hall listening event Monday at the Huntsville City Hall. Sen. Arthur Orr said that the purpose of the forum is for the legislature to hear from the public and the legislators, including Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, listened as Madison County resident after Madison County … Continued
February 26, 2019

Questionnaires show Maddox consistent, Ivey lying

Kay Ivey is lying. With a capital L. She’s not using a “talking point,” as many in the media have claimed. She’s not ducking a question. She’s not being politically savvy. When Kay Ivey looks into cameras and tells the people of Alabama that she won’t debate because her Democratic opponent, Walt Maddox, keeps changing … Continued
July 30, 2018

Smitherman, Williams support Alabama public transportation trust fund legislation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Alabama Arise Citizens’ Policy Project held a press conference in support of legislation to advance public transportation. The legislation, Senate Bill 85 and House Bill 10, is sponsored by Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham, and State Rep. Jack Williams, R-Vestavia. Alice Paris chairs Alabama Arise’s legislative committee. “Alabama is … Continued
February 7, 2018

GOP lawmakers become “36 percenters”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter President Reagan once ominously remarked, “The nine most dangerous words in the English language are, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” Rep. Bob Fincher (R-Woodland) is sponsoring a Constitutional Amendment in the House that would cap “certain” loans at 36 percent interest, which reads in part, … Continued
April 5, 2017

Keep The Faith: Alabama’s Lending Reform Movement Will Win

By Stephen Stetson It’s no secret that tremendous wealth can open doors, and you don’t have to look far to see the colossal power of money in the political process. Here in Alabama, the high-cost lending industries are throwing hefty sums of money around, merging affluence with influence and hoping to keep lawmakers and regulators … Continued
August 1, 2016

Eight $100 million ideas for prison reform in Alabama

By Stephen Cooper Instead of wrapping an $800 million ($1.5 billion over 30 years) albatross around the necks of Alabamians to build four new “super-max” style prisons, here are eight $100 million dollar ideas, each of which, I respectfully submit, are more efficient and morally sound ways to tackle Alabama’s prison problems: 1. Write a … Continued
May 4, 2016

House to Debate General Fund Budget 

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 15, the Alabama House of Representatives will be back in session. The main topic of the day is expected to be the State General Fund budget (SGF). Again ballooning Medicaid and Department of Corrections costs and the chronic lack of growth revenues dedicated to the SGF … Continued
March 15, 2016

Senate Passes $1.8 Billion Budget

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, February 25, the Alabama Senate passed a $1.8 billion State General Fund (SGF) budget for fiscal Year 2017. This SGF budget level-funds most State agencies, including State troopers and Corrections, and contains no tax increases. The new Chairman of the Senate General Fund Budget Committee Trip Pittman said, … Continued
February 26, 2016