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Senators approve bipartisan bill that would take Uber, Lyft statewide

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Senators approved a bill unanimously Thursday that would move regulations of ride-hailing companies like Lyft and Uber from the local level to the state level, potentially allowing the companies to operate statewide. The bill, SB143, sponsored by Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, and President Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston, still … Continued
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January 26, 2018

Senate support for Poarch Creek legal fix in jeopardy

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians celebrated a short victory when the U.S. House of Representatives approved a Land Reaffirmation Act that addresses a legal technicality that potentially jeopardized the tribe’s reservation status. However, over the weekend, the Alabama Political Reporter confirmed that Alabama’s Republican Senior U.S. … Continued
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January 23, 2018

Legislature passes prison bond bill

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, legislation issuing a bond to fund prisons passed the Alabama Legislature and was sent to the Governor for his signature. But, the Thursday I’m referring to was April 22, 2010. The Governor was Bob Riley, the Speaker of the House was Seth Hammett, and the sponsor of … Continued
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March 2, 2017

Regional Care Organizations Collapsing

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The promised dream of Regional Care Organizations (RCOs) saving the State’s underfunded and overburdened Medicaid system continues to unravel. Just recently, the University of Birmingham Medical Systems and Viva Heath Inc., abandoned their programs indefinitely, citing the instability of State funding. Last month, The Alabama Political Reporter obtained a … Continued
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October 27, 2016

Senate To Continue Debate BP Bill

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—As the Senate gathers this week, using BP Settlement monies to pay back the State’s debts and assist in the Medicaid crisis will again be up for debate. HB36, sponsored by House Ways and Means General Fund Chairman Representative Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) has already been approved by the House … Continued
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September 6, 2016

Lottery Substitute Changes Language

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A substitute to lottery bill SB3 was approved by the House Tourism and Marketing Committee on Wednesday afternoon. SEE BILL When SB3 was voted on by the full Senate this week, the language did not completely reflect all of the amendments that had be agreed upon and mainly related … Continued
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August 25, 2016