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Dr. Marsden Runs as Democrat Against Clouse In House District 93

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Dr. Jennifer Marsden announced on Monday that she is running as a Democrat for Alabama House District 93. The Newton Family doctor and Army Veteran said, “Too many of my patients- hardworking Alabamians and Veterans- are in a horrible situation when they get sick or injured: unable to afford … Continued
January 21, 2014

Taxpayer Bill of Rights II Passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House Republican Caucus reported on Thursday that the Alabama House of Representative have approved the “Alabama Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights II,” sponsored by State Representative Paul DeMarco (R) from Homewood. The Alabama Taxpayer Bill of Rights II streamlines the process for appealing both state and local tax … Continued
January 17, 2014

Tax Elimination Act Passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, January 16th the Alabama House of Representatives passed its second plank in the House Republican Caucus’ Commonsense Conservative Agenda. The bill was sponsored by state Representative Jim Patterson (R) from Meridianville.  In a written statement released by the Alabama House Republican Caucus Rep. Patterson praised the Alabama … Continued
January 17, 2014

Buttram Defies Tea Party Announces Support for Common Core

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Nearly 80 grassroots activists met Tuesday at the Alabama State Capital on strategies to convince legislators to embrace a more conservative approach to state government.  Key in that agenda is overturning the nationalization of education thru the controversial Common Core Standards. Most had attended the Fourth Annual ‘Welcome Back’ … Continued
January 15, 2014

2014 Legislative Session Begins Today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama State Legislature begins their 2014 legislative session on Tuesday, January 14th.  Already select committees have been meeting including most of the budget committees.  Various legislators have already publicly commented on their expectations about this year’s legislative session. Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R) from Auburn said … Continued
January 14, 2014

Shelby County Legislative Delegation Says State Faces Many Challenges

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the Shelby County Legislative Delegation met with constituents and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce in Pelham. The 2014 Chamber Chair is Regions executive, Bill Keller.  Keller said that the Chamber is planning to hold candidate forums in both the 2014 primary and general elections. The town … Continued
January 13, 2014

The Shelby County Legislative Delegation Holds Town Hall With Chamber of Commerce

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the Greater Shelby County Governmental Affairs Work Group is hosting a town hall meeting with the Shelby County Legislative Delegation in Pelham.  The town hall meeting provides Shelby County businesses and residents with the opportunity to meet with the County’s State Legislative Delegation prior to the 2014 … Continued
January 8, 2014

Hubbard Announces New Committee Vice Chairmen

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Speaker of the Alabama House Mike Hubbard (R) from Auburn on Thursday announced a slate of new vice chairman and other committee appointments for the 2014 Regular Legislative Session. Speaker Hubbard said, “I am confident that this group of legislators will continue our successful efforts to fundamentally change … Continued
November 11, 2013

Cheryl Ciamarra Announces Candidacy in State House District 43

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Cheryl Ciamarra (R) is running as a Republican for State of Alabama House District 43. House District 43 is currently held by Rep. Mary Sue McClurkin (R) from Indian Springs. Rep. McClurkin has announced that she is not seek re-election. Ms. Ciamarra told The Alabama Political Reporter on Thursday … Continued
November 8, 2013

Anti-Abortion Forces Hold the First National Day of Remembrance in Montgomery on Saturday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama anti-abortion activists are participating in the National Day of Remembrance for the 55 million dead Americans killed by abortion since the controversial medical procedure was legalized with a remembrance service on Saturday in Montgomery. A Solemn prayer vigil will be held at noon and will be led by … Continued
September 13, 2013