Alabama Legislature

McCutcheon Pushing for Tax Increase for Roads

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, January 22, State Representative Mac McCutcheon (R-Capshaw) said on Facebook that it is time to make some decisions about the future of our transportation infrastructure. The powerful Chairman of the House Rules Committee claimed that we need 12 cents additional state taxes on every gallon of fuel … Continued

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January 25, 2016

Blackshear Wins House District 80 Special Primary Election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 20, Republican voters went to the polls and elected Phoenix City Councilman, Chris Blackshear, to represent District 80 in the Alabama House of Representatives. Blackshear said on Facebook, “Just wanted to say again how overwhelmed I am with your show of support! Let’s work together to … Continued

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January 21, 2016

Special Primary Election Today in House District 80

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republican Voters in Lee and Russell Counties go to the polls today to vote for whom they want to represent the party in House District 80. Phoenix City council member Chris Blackshear, Russell County Engineer James McGill and insurance broker Tommy Pugh are all running for the Republican nomination … Continued

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January 19, 2016

Garret Addresses Birmingham Young Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, January 14, State Representative Danny Garrett addressed the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYR) about the upcoming 2016 Legislative Session. Rep. Garrett said that he enjoys hanging out with younger people. “Your organization is one of the more important groups we have in the country.” “Your generation is … Continued

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January 18, 2016

Prisons Want $18 Million Budget Increase

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 12, the joint House and Senate Committees on the long troubled State General Fund (SGF). The first state agency to testify was the Department of Corrections. Corrections is asking the legislature for an $18 million increase in their 2017 fiscal year budget. Alabama Department of Corrections … Continued

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January 18, 2016

McClendon Unveils Lottery Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 12, State Senator Jim McClendon (R-Springville) addressed the press about his bill which would authorize the people of Alabama to vote on whether or not they want to have a State lottery. Senator McClendon said that everywhere he goes people tell him: ‘Let us vote on the … Continued

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January 13, 2016

Zeigler Comments on Bentley Statement on Tax Proposals

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter On Monday, January 4, Alabama Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) issued a statement in response to Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s statement that he would make no proposals on taxes before the 2016 legislative session. Zeigler said that Bentley has changed positions yet again. Auditor Zeigler said, “Gov. Bentley has changed … Continued

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January 5, 2016

Opinion

Some Important Dates to Mark Down in 2016

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Happy New Year. Tomorrow is the last day in a dreadful 2015. Good riddance, I say. But I’m looking forward to a momentous 2016. Can’t wait for it to get here. My wife and I usually do very little on New Year’s Eve. We have too many dogs who … Continued

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December 30, 2015

Zeigler Comments On Powerball Rigging Scandal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, December 24, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) said, that the growing lottery rigging scandal shows that government cannot run things right, and that states that participated in the Powerball lottery could be facing a class action suit. Auditor Zeigler said, “The government cannot run things right, … Continued

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December 28, 2015