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End the Political Gamesmanship of Medicaid

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter For the poor child, the disabled, and the aged, Medicaid is not health insurance…it’s life insurance. It literally means the difference between life and death for almost a million Alabamians. Is there a sane person who believes that want, infirmity, or debilitating old-age are things we wish for? Yet, … Continued
March 14, 2016
Bradley Byrne

Why Tourism Matters

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) It is that time of the year again. Families and students are flocking down Interstate 65 or across Interstate 10 to our Alabama beaches for spring break. Those of us who have lived here our entire lives know what it means: crowded roads, packed restaurants, and full hotels. What you … Continued
March 14, 2016

Alabama Family Rights Association Opposes HB333

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 10, Alabama Family Rights Association (ALFRA) President Kenneth Paschal urged legislators to vote NO on House Bill 333, sponsored by State Representative Mike Jones (R-Andalusia) or to pass it with an ALFRA endorsed amendment. President Paschal wrote, “House Bill 333 is up for a floor vote in … Continued
March 14, 2016

Republican Candidates Debate in Miami

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 10, the Alabama Constitutional Conservatives held another presidential debate watching party. The Republican candidates for President of the United States gathered for yet another debate, this time in Miami on CNN. Ohio Governor John Kasich said, “I am for immigration without immigration I would be running for … Continued
March 14, 2016

Bentley Creates Minority Affairs Office

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter   Wednesday, March 11, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed an executive order creating the Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs (GOMA).   Governor Bentley said, “Alabama has a unique history in promoting civil rights for minorities, and the courage and boldness of our citizens is a testament to the principles … Continued
March 14, 2016

Sessions Urges Changes to H-1B Laws

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, March 11, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) urges changes in the law to prevent H-1B Visa abuse by corporations.  Sen. Sessions said, “Any law that blatantly allows for the firing of American workers with the intent of replacing them with imported workers cannot, and must not, stand.” Senator … Continued
March 14, 2016

New Group Say’s Voters Should Decide Republican Nominee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 9, members of GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump’s Alabama campaign held a press conference at the Alabama Statehouse denouncing efforts by GOP insiders to try to snatch the Republican presidential nomination from Trump’s populist campaign at a brokered GOP convention. Former State Representative Perry Hooper Jr. … Continued
March 11, 2016

Housing Advocates Rally in Montgomery for HB341

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 9, over 100 supporter of affordable housing joined in a rally for the Low Income Housing Coalition of Alabama (LIHCA). Matthew Tyson told the Alabama Political Reporter that the group was there to rally for passing House Bill 341, sponsored by State Representative Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham). … Continued
March 11, 2016

Sessions On Senate Passage Of Opioid Addiction Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 10, the US Senate passed the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) released a statement after Senate passage of CARA in which he praised the bill but said that it does not do enough. Sen. Sessions said, “I applaud Senators Portman, … Continued
March 11, 2016

BREAKING: Court Denies Hubbard Request for Stay

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In what is a stunning defeat for Speaker Mike Hubbard, it took the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals only three days to deny his writ of mandamus. Denial of Writ of Mandamas and oral Hubbard had petitioned the the Court to stay his trial until it consider motions to … Continued
March 10, 2016