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State Closes Armories, Parks, and Driver License Offices in a Move to Save Money

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 30, long threatened cuts to state facilities were announced by State agencies.  Most of the cuts targeted rural areas of the State; although in a surprise move Huntsville also lost its armory. State agencies added six additional National Guard armories to the two that have already … Continued
October 1, 2015

Five State Parks to Close

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 30, as expected, the Alabama State Parks announced that several smaller unprofitable State parks will close permanently in a cost saving measure. On October 15, the Alabama State Parks System announced that five parks will be closed: Bladon Springs, Paul Grist, Chickasaw, Florala and Roland Cooper. … Continued
October 1, 2015

Yogi and the Alabama Legislature

By Graham L. Champion On Wednesday, September 23, 2015, Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra passed away. Berra was a simple man who had a very great impact, not only on the world of baseball but also, on the lives of many, many Americans. His wit and wisdom, shown often in his remarkable statements, have become legend. … Continued
September 29, 2015

Roby Says She Will Support Someone Who Can Boldly and Effectively Lead Congress

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, September 28, Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) updated her constituents in an email on the search for the next Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. US Representative Roby wrote, “I’m sure you heard the news that Speaker John Boehner has decided to step down from … Continued
September 29, 2015

Bentley Requests Budget Language Opinion of Alabama Supreme Court

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 25 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) on Wednesday sent a letter to the Alabama Supreme Court requesting an Opinion of the Justices on the constitutionality of certain provisions of the state general fund (SGF) budget he recently signed following Alabama’s Second 2015 legislative special session. Governor … Continued
September 28, 2015

Dial and Wilcox Craft Plan to Aid Parks

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 23, Alabama State Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) and State Representative Margie Wilcox (R-Mobile) announced that they have a plan to generate up to $5 million additional dollars a year to help the cash strapped State parks. The duo announced that they plan to file legislation in … Continued
September 24, 2015

Zeigler Says that Parks Should Not be Closed

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In April, the Governor’s office threatened to close up to 15 of Alabama’s 22 state parks unless the legislature gave more money to the State General Fund (SGF).  It took 3 budgets and two Special Sessions, but eventually the legislature relented and agreed to give ~$156 million to … Continued
September 23, 2015

Lathan Says Our Elected Officials “Got the Job Done” on Budget

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, September 18, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement praising legislators on passage of Alabama’s State General Fund (SGF) Budget. Chairman Lathan wrote, “At this year’s winter meeting of the Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee, a resolution urging the governor and legislature to … Continued
September 21, 2015

Budget Passed, Crisis Averted, Few Happy with Outcome

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, September 16, 2015, the 2016 fiscal year General Fund Budget (GFB) passed.  The Governor had wanted to pass Draconian tax increases on the people of Alabama to deal with the shortfall.  Some Legislators wanted to balance the budget with massive cuts to the State General Fund … Continued
September 17, 2015

House and Senate Deadlocked on How Much Money to Raid from Education

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, September 14, the Alabama Senate approved a plan to move $100 million from the education trust fund (ETF) to the troubled State General Fund (SGF).  Both the House and the Senate have already approved transferring use taxes from education to the General Fund.  What the two … Continued
September 15, 2015