Skip to content

Alabama Legislature

News

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
July 19, 2017

Wadsworth appointed to House Judiciary Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 10, 2017, Speaker of the Alabama House of Representative Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) appointed State Representative Tim Wadsworth (R-Arley) to the House Judiciary Committee. Rep. Wadsworth said in a statement, “I would like to thank Speaker Mac McCutcheon for the appointment to the Alabama House Judiciary Committee. I … Continued
July 13, 2017

Maloney running for State House District 39

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 11, 2017, former Executive Director of the Alabama Republican Party, TJ Maloney announced that he is running as a Republican for State Representative in District 39. Maloney said in a statement, “Too many career politicians have forgotten what it means to serve the public and instead serve … Continued
July 13, 2017

Quality journalism comes in many different forms

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter I won a couple of awards over the weekend. The Alabama Associated Press Managing Editors doled out journalism awards to State media at its annual banquet, and I was fortunate enough to pick up two. It’s nice, but I’ve never been big on awards. It always seemed silly to … Continued
June 20, 2017

An Interview with Chris Countryman on his campaign for Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman (D) recently took time to answer a series of written questions from The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) about his policy positions on a number of State issues. APR: The State is considering borrowing $800 million to build new prisons. What is your stance on … Continued
June 19, 2017

Rep. Jim Hill to Chair House Judiciary Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, June 9, 2017, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) on announced that State Representative Jim Hill (R-Odenville) will serve as chairman of the body’s Judiciary Committee for the remainder of the 2014 to 2018 quadrennium. Speaker McCutcheon said, “Jim Hill had a two-decade career as a respected … Continued
June 9, 2017

Jones appointed to chair House Rules Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 7, 2017, Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) announced that State Representative Mike Jones (R-Andalusia) will serve as chairman of the powerful House Rules Committee for the remainder of the 2014 – 2018 Quadrennium. Jones has been Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. … Continued
June 8, 2017

Three new laws Governor Ivey says will improve Alabama business

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) recently signed into law Senate Bill 316, House Bill 242 and House Bill 390. The Governor said that all three bills are designed to improve Alabama’s business climate by reducing regulation and by making it easier for small businesses to operate in the state. … Continued
June 7, 2017

Alabama Democratic Party announces major summer of revival

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, June 2, 2017, Today, the Alabama Democratic Party announced a major statewide Summer of Revival program designed to bolster local party organizations in order to win down-ballot races. The Party will partner with county parties and external allies to invest in local organizing projects over the summer, which … Continued
June 5, 2017