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Ivey’s infrastructure bill would raise gas tax by 10 cents, place fees on electric and hybrid vehicles

Gov. Kay Ivey’s infrastructure plan would increase the state motor fuels tax by 10 cents over the next three years and implement registration fees on electric and hybrid vehicles. The plan to increase revenues in order to invest in infrastructure — dubbed the Rebuild Alabama Act — is being sponsored in the Alabama House of … Continued
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March 4, 2019

Marshall’s former law partner supporting Siegelman for attorney general

Corporate and special interests are fueling the campaign of Republican attorney general nominee Steve Marshall while mostly small individual donors are driving his Democrat challenger, Joseph Siegelman. Over half of Marshall’s contributions in August came from lobbyist-controlled PACs and businesses with interests before the state. FCPA reports for August show just the opposite for Siegelman, … Continued
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September 11, 2018

Feds may be least of “Bad Jack’s” worries

There are two members of the Alabama House of Representatives who go by the name Jack; one is Vestavia Hills Republican Jack “J.D.” Williams, AKA “Bad Jack” among his colleagues, and then there is Wilmer Republican lawmaker Jack W. Williams called “Good Jack.” Earlier this week, Bad Jack Williams was indicted on federal conspiracy charges. … Continued
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April 5, 2018

House sends economic developer bill to governor’s desk

Just before ending this year’s legislative session, the Alabama House of Representatives voted to send a controversial economic development bill — one that would exempt a large group of “economic development professionals” from having to register as lobbyists — to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk. By a vote of 52 to 22 with a large contingency … Continued
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March 30, 2018
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Alabama lawmakers continue to embarrass state when it comes to issues of race

There was no irony in the Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday evening. Oh, several members of the House billed it as such, when the Republican-dominated body voted down an anti-racial profiling bill just moments after passing a resolution honoring Rosa Parks. But that wasn’t irony. It also wasn’t hypocrisy. Because for either irony or … Continued
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March 23, 2018

House gives final passage, sending human trafficking bill to Ivey

The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday gave final passage to a bill that would establish more severe penalties for those found guilty of obstructing an investigation into human trafficking. The bill, SB179 from Sen. Cam Ward, R-Alabaster, would also target those involved in child sex trafficking rings. The legislation was a part of the Senate … Continued
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March 22, 2018

Under guise of economic development, legislation would open door for public officials to lobby government

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter New legislation in the Alabama House of Representatives would alter the definition of lobbyist and lobbying in such a way as to open the floodgates for public officials to use their office for personal gain under the guise of economic development. Behind HB317 is Republican Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield, … Continued
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January 29, 2018

State Rep. Tim Wadsworth will seek another term

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter State Rep. Tim Wadsworth, R-Arley, will seek a second term to the Alabama House of Representatives. Since his election in 2014, Wadsworth has represented state House District 14, which includes portions of Winston, Walker and Jefferson Counties. In a campaign announcement, Wadsworth said he will focus on his conservative record, … Continued
December 28, 2017

Former Huntsville police officer announces State House run

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter A former Huntsville Police Department officer turned small businessman, Steve Rousseau, is launching his candidacy for the Alabama House of Representatives in District 6. “As a small businessman, I can bring a straightforward and no-nonsense approach to Montgomery. We are facing tough and trying times in Alabama, but there … Continued
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October 19, 2017