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Rep. Pebblin Warren to refile day care bill next session

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The bill which would regulate day care centers in Alabama will come back for the next Legislative session. State Rep. Pebblin Warren, D-Tuskegee, told The Alabama Political Reporter in an email on Friday, that the bill would be filed next year at the beginning of the next Legislative session … Continued
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September 4, 2017

AG candidate Sam McLure addresses Constitution Party

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, August 26, 2017, Alabama Attorney General candidate Sam McLure spoke to the Alabama Constitution Party at their summer meeting in Prattville’s Islamorada Fish Company Restaurant at Bass Pro Shop. McLure said, “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to … Continued
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August 30, 2017

Second longest serving member of Legislature retires

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Representative James Buskey, D-Mobile, announced on Tuesday his retirement from the Legislature after more than 40 years of holding his seat. Buskey is one of the longest current serving members of the Legislature only second to Representative Alvin Holmes, D-Montgomery. He has been in office since 1976. “It’s hard … Continued
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August 29, 2017

Constitution Party meets in Prattville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, August 26, 2017, Alabama Constitution Party activists and supporters from across the State gathered for a summer meeting at the Islamorada Fish Company in Prattville, inside Bass Pro Shop. David King announced that he and his family and Constitution Party volunteers had already gathered enough signatures of valid … Continued
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August 29, 2017

Executive Order prohibits taxpayer funded lobbyists

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter After Governor Ivey signed Executive Order 706 on July 13, preventing all officials of the executive branch from appointing a registered lobbyist to any related agency, The Alabama Political Reporter asked the Ivey Administration about Governor Fob James’ Executive Order forbidding any State entity from hiring lobbyists. Governor James, … Continued
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August 28, 2017
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Does Governor Ivey support a vote on the lottery?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter At a recent press gaggle,  a reporter asked Governor Kay Ivey what the chances of Alabama passing a lottery are? Alabama is one of only six states that does not have some form of lottery. Her statement while clear to those who understand Alabama’s 1901 Constitution was taken out of … Continued
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August 25, 2017

Moore picks up support from Legislators

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter US Senate Candidate Roy Moore recently picked up endorsements from 13 members in the Alabama Legislature. Moore praised the endorsements and said that he was honored to have them standing with him in his campaign. “They are fighting the good fight here in Montgomery, and their support is continued … Continued
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August 23, 2017

Peeples says that he will fight for education

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 2017, US Senate candidate Bryan Peeples (R) said on social media, “If you want someone to fight for you, your children, and their children, and all the rights of all the citizens, then get behind a frustrated citizen who will fight the hard fight for the people.” … Continued
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July 24, 2017

Patricia Todd, Alabama’s first openly gay legislator, will seek re-election next year

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Alabama’s first openly LGBTQ lawmaker is planning to seek another term next year. Rep. Patricia Todd, D-Birmingham, announced her plans Tuesday. Todd, a Democrat who was elected back in 2006, represents a majority-black district in Birmingham. Before becoming a legislator, she worked with the National Organization for Women and … Continued
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July 19, 2017

State Representative Micky Hammon will not seek re-election

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter State Representative Micky Hammon (R-Decatur) announced Tuesday that he would not seek re-election in 2018 after more than decade in the Alabama Legislature. “Now that Republicans have implemented the reforms necessary to take Alabama to the next level, I think it’s time to turn my seat over to the … Continued
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July 19, 2017