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Will Legislature Address Medicaid’s 2017 Appropriation During Special Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, August 15, the Alabama Legislature will meet in Special Session to consider Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s proposal that the State pass a constitutional amendment, authorizing the Legislature to institute a lottery, to increase funding for the State General Fund (SGF). Gov. Bentley claims that his lottery will … Continued
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August 11, 2016

Bentley Approves Emergency Funding for Zika Response

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, August 5, 2016, as the threat from the Zika virus continues to grow, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced that he has approved the use of emergency funds to support the State’s efforts against the Zika Virus. Governor Bentley approved the use of emergency funds up to $250,000 to … Continued
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August 11, 2016

Sewell’s Fifth Annual Congressional Job Fair is Today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D) from Selma announced in a written statement that the Fifth Annual Congressional Job Fair will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2016 in Birmingham. The Seventh Congressional District job fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center (BJCC) in … Continued
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August 11, 2016

Zeigler Requests House Judiciary Committee Submit Impeachment Article Against Bentley

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 8, 2016: State Auditor Jim Zeigler has asked that the House Judiciary Committee report at least one article of impeachment against Alabama Governor Robert Bentley, during the Special Session, that begins on August 15. Zeigler made the request to committee Chairman, Rep. Mike Jones (R-Andalusia) on Monday. … Continued
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August 10, 2016

Clinton Comments on 51st Anniversary of Voting Rights Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, August 6, marked the 51st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Democratic Presidential nominee and former Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton (D) issued a statement in which she said she will fight to repair the Voting Rights Act. Former Secretary Clinton said, “Fifty-one years after the Voting … Continued
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August 9, 2016

Bentley Introduces Lottery Proposal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, August 5, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) introduced his lottery proposal. Under the Bentley plan all of the proceeds from Bentley’s Alabama Lottery shall be applied first to the payment of the expenses of administering and operating the Alabama Lottery by the Lottery Commission and the payment … Continued
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August 8, 2016

Gas Tax Could Return in Special Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The legislature goes back into session on August 15, 2016, to consider Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) lottery proposal to boost General Fund revenues; but that is not the only issue that could come up in the Special Session. Another issue that is likely to be brought up during the … Continued
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August 8, 2016

Pro-Immigration Reform Groups Rally in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 3, 2016, local leaders from Birmingham, Troy, Livingston, and Montgomery came together for a Day of Action to rally and showcase new research on immigration contributions in Alabama and highlight what they claim is a critical need for immigration reform. The event was sponsored by the Partnership … Continued
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August 5, 2016

Federal Judge Dismisses Chief Justice Moore’s Suit

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 4, 2016, US District Judge Harold Albritton issued a ruling stating the federal court will abstain from deciding the constitutionality of the automatic removal provision in the Alabama Constitution. The Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Roy Moore (R) sued the State’s Judiciary Inquiry Commission (JIC) … Continued
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August 5, 2016

Byrne Urges President Obama to Use Remaining Ebola Funds to Fight Zika Virus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 3, 2016, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) sent a letter to President Obama calling on his administration to use unspent money that has been set aside to address the Zika virus. According to information provided by Congressman Byrne’s office, “In April, the Obama Administration announced that it … Continued
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August 5, 2016