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HB 195 Passes House: Eliminates Project Labor Agreements on Public Projects

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed HB 195 which eliminates preferential treatment in favor of unions in public construction projects. The legislation was sponsored by Mack Butler (R) from Rainbow City.  Rep. Butler said that HB 195 would prohibit a public project from having a Project Labor … Continued
February 12, 2014

Republicans Eye Increasing Hold on AL Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The State Senate is locked firmly in the hands of a Republican Supermajority and the Alabama Republican Super-Majority hopes that it stays that way. Qualifying for the Senate and all other offices in the state of Alabama closed at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. To this point here is what … Continued
February 10, 2014

Democrats Challenge Republicans Hold On State Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The State Senate is locked firmly in the hands of a Republican Super-Majority but the Alabama Democratic Party is hoping that that changes in the near future.  Qualifying for the Senate and all other offices in the state of Alabama closed at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Democrats have … Continued
February 10, 2014

Latest Update on State Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The State Senate is locked firmly in the hands of a Republican Super-Majority and the Alabama Republican Super-Majority hopes that it stays that way.  Qualifying for the Senate and all other offices in the state of Alabama closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. To this point here is what … Continued
February 7, 2014

Update to State Senate Candidate List

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The State Senate is locked firmly in the hands of a Republican Super-Majority and the Alabama Republican Super-Majority hopes that it stays that way.  Qualifying for the Senate and all other offices in the state of Alabama closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. To this point here is what … Continued
February 7, 2014

Alabama Legislature Honors Military During Joint Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, February 6, 2014, in honor of Military Appreciation Day, the Alabama Legislature convened a Joint Session Thursday to pay tribute to the members of the United States Armed Forces and to highlight legislation that is aimed at strengthening Alabama’s role as a military-friendly state. The featured speaker … Continued
February 7, 2014

Republicans Eye Increasing Hold on State Senate

By Brandon Moseley
 Alabama Political Reporter The State Senate is locked firmly in the hands of a Republican Super-Majority and the Alabama Republican Super-Majority hopes that it stays that way.  Qualifying for the Senate and all other offices in the state of Alabama closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. To this point here is what … Continued
February 6, 2014

Pro-Term Limits Group Urges Legislators to Support Shorter Term Limits

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Term Limits (USTL), which claims to be the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-term limits group, has sent a letter to the 11 co-sponsors of a 12-year term limits bill in the Alabama State Senate.  They asked that they jettison the current 12-year term limits proposal in favor … Continued
February 5, 2014

Winter Storm Affects Alabama Political Life Like Rest of State

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The winter weather that blanketed the State on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 caused crashes and closings across Alabama.  Some of the political leaders of the State were also affected by the unexpected ferocity of the winter weather. Sixth District Republican Congressional Candidate Gary Palmer said on Facebook, “Ann and … Continued
February 3, 2014

House Holds Afternoon Session to Close Week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama State Legislature failed to get a quorum on Tuesday or Wednesday because of the weather that prevented so many legislators from reaching Montgomery. On Thursday however both the Alabama House and Senate were able to go into session at 1:00 pm. Following the short session State Representative … Continued
January 31, 2014