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Bill to combat opioid abuse passes Legislature

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 200 Thursday, which establishes a prescription drug monitoring plan that allows doctors and pharmacists to see all of the medications that a patient has been prescribed. SB200 was sponsored by Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, and carried in the Alabama House of … Continued
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February 27, 2018

House Health Committee Chair Walks a Fine Line

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—When Rep. April Weaver (R- Alabaster) took the top spot as the first female Chair of the House Heath Committee, Speaker Mike Hubbard said her experience as a healthcare professional made her uniquely qualified to lead the committee. Weaver is employed as Director of Business Development for Shelby Baptist … Continued
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March 18, 2015

Legislature Finishes Busy First Week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislature went back into session on Tuesday, March 3, and immediately began work on new legislation for 2015. The legislature generally meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays and does a lot of work in committee on Wednesdays. House Rules Committee Chairman Mac McCutcheon (R-Capshaw) wrote on Facebook: “Finished … Continued
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March 9, 2015

Legislative Election Watch

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Only two weeks into the official 2014 primary season, many candidates have already filed with the new online reporting system through the Fair Campaign Practices Act.  Many of those who have filed are incumbents, with a one newcomer entering the game. Seven of the 35 incumbent senators have filed … Continued
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June 24, 2013

Conservatives Rally Around Chick-fil-A

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday was Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day and Christians and Conservatives flocked by the thousands to show their love and support for the embattled fast food chain, who has been denounced in the mainstream media merely because one executive expressed a Christian opinion in a Christian publication that offended homosexuals.  Like … Continued
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August 2, 2012

Weaver named Legislator of the Year by Nurses Association

Staff Report State Rep. April Weaver, R-Brierfield, was recently named Outstanding Alabama Legislator of the Year for 2011 by The Alabama State Nurses Association. The Alabama State Nurses Association is the professional association for registered nurses in Alabama. The ASNA Legislator of the Year Award is given annually to state legislator who has been an … Continued
December 30, 2011