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Wheeler introduces term limits bill on term limits day

State Rep. David Wheeler, R-Vestavia Hills, announced that he has pre-filed a bill to enact term limits for members of the State House of Representatives and State Senate. “I have been a long time supporter of term limits,” Wheeler said. “It was one of the issues I was most asked about during the last campaign. … Continued
February 28, 2019

Wednesday is Term Limits Day

On Feb. 27, 1951, the 22nd amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified to impose term limits on the presidency. The first president, George Washington, left the office after two terms. Every President after him followed the two-term tradition set by Washington, until Franklin D. Roosevelt. FDR, despite failing health, ran for a third term … Continued
February 26, 2019

Roy Moore campaigns in Pell City

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 8, 2017, Senate candidate and former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Roy Moore (R), was in Pell City speaking to the St. Clair County Republican Executive Committee, plus dozens of guests. Former Chief Justice Moore said that the people of America voted for change in … Continued
August 9, 2017

Williams, Scofield, Albritton Participate in Simulated Article V Convention

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The states created the federal government when they sent delegates to the first constitutional convention and many at the state level think that the federal government has grown far too powerful in its relationship with the states. The Alabama legislature has called for an Article V convention of states … Continued
September 21, 2016

Procedure For Speaker’s Nomination Submitted

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The House Republican Caucus selected an ad hoc committee to suggest voting procedures for the next Speaker. The caucus will convene in Montgomery on August 2, to nominate a replacement for disgraced former Speaker Mike Hubbard. Caucus rules instituted by Hubbard requires members to abide by the caucus majority … Continued
August 1, 2016

Committee Passes Resolutions Opposing Gambling and Medicaid Expansion

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, February 27, the Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee met for their annual winter meeting. The Committee passed several resolutions. Resolution No 2016-04 urges Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) and members of the legislature, to oppose the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, and states … Continued
March 2, 2016

House and Senate Have Busy Committee Schedules

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 15, is promising to be another busy day of committee meetings in the Alabama Legislature. The House Education Policy Committee will hold a Public Hearing on SB191.  SB191 would establish a new Board to oversee Postsecondary Education.  The bill would transfer responsibility over two-year institutions of higher … Continued
April 15, 2015

Public Hearing on Bill for Article V Convention

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 15, the House Constitution Campaigns & Elections Committee will hold a public hearing on House Bill 379, sponsored by State Representative Ed Henry (R-Hartselle). HB 379, “As introduced would adopt the Compact for a Balanced Budget to facilitate the calling of an Article V constitutional convention … Continued
April 15, 2015

Senate Committee Approves Bill Setting Rules for Article V Constitution Convention

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 18 the Senate Constitution and Election Committee met to address how Alabama will deal with an Article V Constitutional Convention if 34 states actually approve a call for a new constitutional convention. Under the terms of the U.S. Constitution there are only two ways to amend the … Continued
March 19, 2015