Alabama House

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There will be a renewed push in the Alabama House on Tuesday to impeach Gov. Robert Bentley. New articles of impeachment brought by Reps. Corey Harbison and Randall Shedd will be presented during a pre-session meeting, at which Harbison and Shedd will attempt to get lawmakers to pledge support. … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Twin bills in the Alabama House and Senate would call for a Constitutional Amendment to “regulate the disclosure, raising, and spending of moneys to influence elections and governmental actions.” The constitutional amendment is the brainchild of Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), who says the primary purpose of the bill is … Continued

By Amy Elizabeth McGhee As budget woes continue to cripple the State of Alabama, one thing remains consistent: The slow moving, stinky sludge that continues to clog the pipes in the Alabama State legislature when it comes to Alabama lottery and gaming legislation.  As lawmakers scramble around the immediate, viable economic solutions that a lottery … Continued

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week, we took a look back at some of the highlights from 2015 like the important progress on the I-10 bridge and my efforts to improve health care for our nation’s veterans. This week, I want to look ahead to some of the things you should watch for in … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Will 2016 be the turning point for State government in Alabama? That question hangs precipitously on the outcome of the Speaker Mike Hubbard trial on 23 counts of felony public corruption. If Hubbard is convicted on even one of the 23 felonies, he will be removed from office, and … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama House of Representatives member Ed Henry (R) from Hartselle expressed his support for the House Republican Caucus’s ‘We Dare Defend Our Rights’ 2013 legislative agenda. Representative Henry said, “I have heard from many across the district who have expressed concern over the far-reaching liberal government. Between skyrocketing taxes, … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama’s Republican legislators took to Facebook on Thursday to applaud Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard’s (R) from Auburn appointment of Representative Mac McCutcheon (R) from Capshaw to head the powerful House Rules Committee. The post was previously held by Rep. Blaine Galliher (R) from Rainbow City. Galliher vacated … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Mack Butler a Republican businessman and Etowah County School Board member from Rainbow City has announced that he is a candidate for the State House of Representatives seat vacated when Representative Blaine Galliher (R) was appointed the new Legislative Director for Alabama Governor Robert Bentley.  House District 30 is … Continued