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Jim Bennett has Died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 18, 2016, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a Joint Resolution honoring the life of longtime Alabama Secretary of State James R. “Jim” Bennett (R) who passed away on Thursday. The resolution was sponsored by State Representative Arnold Mooney (R-Indian Springs) who was a longtime friend and … Continued
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August 19, 2016

ALGOP Summer Meeting and Convention Gala to Be Held in Huntsville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 16, 2016, the Alabama Republican Party announced that Friday, August the 19th is the last day to buy tickets to its summer gala and convention in Huntsville on Saturday, August 27. The State Republican Executive Committee will gather for their biannual meeting in Huntsville, Alabama on Saturday, … Continued
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August 18, 2016

House Votes to Repeal Prescription Drug Tax

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the 2015 Special Session, the Alabama legislature passed a new tax on the dispensing of prescriptions. The purpose of the tax was to raise more money for the beleaguered Alabama Medicaid program. On Wednesday August 17, 2016, the Alabama House of Representatives voted to repeal the tax after … Continued
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August 18, 2016

Indians, Attorney General Take Aim At “McLottery”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A lottery bill sponsored by Sen. Jim McClendon (R-Springville) is drawing fire from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) and in a surprise press release from Attorney General Luther Strange. Lobbyists for PCI and Tribal Vice Chair Robbie McGee are confidently predicting the demise of any lottery bill … Continued
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August 17, 2016

Rural Caucus Holds Meeting With ADEM, Ag Leaders to Discuss Fees on Poultry Farmers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 16, the members of the House Rural Caucus held a lengthy meeting with top Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) officials and Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan (R), state Veterinarian Tommy Frazier as well as representatives of the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association and … Continued
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August 17, 2016

Corley Ellis Appears to Be Next Representative in District 41

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, August 15, the Alabama Republican Party closed candidate qualifying for Alabama House of Representatives District 41 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. The only candidate who qualified to run for the vacant District 41 seat was Corley Ellis. Corley Ellis represents Shelby County Commission District 1. He is from … Continued
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August 17, 2016
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Did The Tea Party Get Beat At Their Own Game?

Education Matters By Larry Lee My friends involved with Tea Party politics in Alabama decidedly favored either Michael Sentance of Massachusetts or Bill Evers of California as the next school superintendent. The reason? They said both were against Common Core standards. Sentance was selected. On Aug. 10 board member Matt Brown sent an email across … Continued
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August 16, 2016

Sessions Warns that Terrorism by Refugees is Increasing While the Obama Administration is Increasing the Flow

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 10 US Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) warned that the Obama Administration’s refugee policies and its temporary amnesty for Syrians in the United States poses a danger to the people of the United States: Senator Sessions said in a statement, “Despite a clear nexus between immigration and terrorism, … Continued
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August 16, 2016

Worley Says Clinton Fought For Working Families Her Entire Career

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, August 11, Democratic Presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton was in Warren, Michigan, where she delivered a major economic speech. Ms. Clinton spoke about her commitment to fight for working families and build an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top. Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman … Continued
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August 15, 2016