Alabama

House Passes Bill to Get Tough on Prostitution

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, April 7, the Alabama House of Representatives passed the Safe Harbor Act, House Bill 433, which is sponsored by State Representative Jack Williams (R-Vestavia). Rep. Williams wrote in a statement, “This bill protects child victims of human trafficking and increases the penalties on individuals who seek to … Continued

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April 8, 2016

Senate Passes Gun Vehicle Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 5, the Alabama Senate passed SB14, sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa). Sen. Allen said in a statement, “Tonight the Alabama Senate passed SB14, 26-7, which allows law abiding citizens to carry a handgun in their vehicle without having to purchase a pistol permit. You have a … Continued

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April 7, 2016

Strange Receives Praise for Fantasy Gaming Ban Decision

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 6, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) ordered FanDuel and DraftKings to close down their business in the state of Alabama by the end of the month. After reviewing recent case law and Alabama’s gambling statute, Strange determined that the business model of the popular fantasy … Continued

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April 7, 2016

Byrne Says New Rule Will Restrict Access to Retirement Advice

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 6, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) issued a written statement in response to the new “fiduciary rule” released by the Department of Labor earlier that day. Rep. Byrne said, “Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle reached out to the Department of Labor for … Continued

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April 7, 2016

House Passes Small Business Tax Credit

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 6, the House passed House Bill 224 sponsored by State Representative Danny Garrett (R-Trussville). Garrett said that the purpose of creating the new tax credit is to expand and grow jobs. To become a qualified fund manager to use the tax credit, applicants must apply to … Continued

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April 7, 2016

Byrne Says that Red Snapper Season Will Be Short Again

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 6 US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) expressed his disappointment on learning that federal authorities were again limiting the Red Snapper season in Alabama waters to just a few days. Rep. Byrne said, “My office has received word that this year’s Red Snapper season for recreational fishermen … Continued

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April 7, 2016

Bentley Vetoes General Fund Budget, Legislature Overrides Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 5, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) surprised no one when he vetoed the 2017 fiscal year State General Fund (SGF) budget. The Governor demanded that the legislature give him more money for the troubled Alabama Medicaid system. Both Houses of the legislature rapidly voted to override the … Continued

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April 6, 2016

Bentley Responds to Impeachment Threat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 5, an impeachment resolution was announced in a press conference in Montgomery. State Representative Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) announced that it was his intent to enter an impeachment resolution against the Governor and have it voted on by the House of Representatives within a week. Alabama Governor … Continued

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April 6, 2016

Cruz and Sanders Both Win in Wisconsin

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 5, large turnout in the Wisconsin Presidential Primaries gave both party’s frontrunners defeats. US Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) won a convincing victory over billionaire businessman and reality TV star Donald Trump in the GOP Primary. On the Democratic side, US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) beat former … Continued

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April 6, 2016