A compromise between the ADVA board, governor would best serve Alabama’s vets
A compromise might be the best way to ensure Alabama's veterans get the help and support they need and deserve.
Alabama State House
Alabama Legislature to roll out revamped website
Statehouse officials said the changes will make the site easier to navigate and provide more information.
Three Alabama state representatives test positive for COVID-19
House Speaker Mac McCutcheon encouraged members Tuesday to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Previewing the session
There have been 147 bills, 43 in the Senate and 104 in the House, pre-filed as of this date
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See recent postsAs the lottery push moves forward, a suggestion for a better bill
Now, the teachers have caught on. On Wednesday, social media posts from a number of teachers groups around Alabama highlighted the fact that a lottery bill set for a vote on Thursday in the state Senate offered zero dollars for education. Those social media posts also included the phone numbers for lawmakers, and by late … Continued
Legislative Advisory Committee on School Safety and Security holds first meeting
A new Legislative Advisory Committee on School Safety and Security that was created by Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R – Monrovia, and has been tasked with reviewing and vetting legislation involving school security issues. The task force held its organizational meeting at the Alabama State House on Tuesday. The panel is comprised of … Continued
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See recent postsGreed is threatening the daycare bill again
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter It is happening again. In the bowels of the Alabama State House, where the rancid sausage of state government is put together, the men are scheming again. Scheming to kill, or severely weaken, the daycare licensing bill. The same people are involved: Sen. Larry Stutts, the Alabama Eagle Forum … Continued
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See recent postsColumn | SB15 equals taxation without representation
By Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison Sen. Rusty Glover (R-Semmes) wants to take away the right of the people to elect their own representatives to serve in the Alabama State House. He has introduced Senate Bill 15 a constitutional amendment that would allow the Governor of Alabama to appoint someone to fill any vacant seat with less … Continued
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See recent postsAlabama’s gun law debate has left reality
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There are times when I wonder if this is real life, or if, instead, there’s a fairly significant portion of the country that’s pulling a prank on the rest of us. You know, just to see what we’ll do, and then laugh at our reactions to the absurdity. One … Continued
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See recent postsIs Wednesday the beginning of the end for Robert Bentley?
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter People at the Alabama State House like to know things. Even when they don’t know things, they don’t mind at all if you happen to think that they know something. Anything, really. With that in mind, there are a lot of people at the State House who know things … Continued