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Galliher bill win for religious freedom in education

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY-The House Education and Policy Committee passed HB133 late Wednesday. The bill, if it becomes law, will allow students in public school to receive credit for faith-based courses conducted off campus. “They may have taken Christianity out of out schools but they have not taken it out of our … Continued
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March 1, 2012

EXCLUSIVE Interview: Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Monday we were given the opportunity to speak with the Alabama House Speaker, Mike Hubbard.  The Speaker talked about some of the success achieved so far in this years session and a few very important bills that will be introduced this week. He was also very candid about … Continued
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February 28, 2012

Real forensics teams with lawmakers to stop designer drugs

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week the Alabama House and Senate passed legislation to ban synthetic drugs. House Bill 158 and its companion, Senate Bill 208 are often referred to as the “spice” bill. Although the Senate and House each has approved its own “spice” bill, one version will have to be approved … Continued
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February 27, 2012

Artifacts bill passes but not without a fight

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday a long battle began to wind to an end. A simple attempt by lawmakers to clarify an existing law turned into a covert and overt campaign by a state agency to stop the Underwater Cultural Resources Act. Rep. Dr. Jim McClendon (R-Springville) successfully received passage of HB54 … Continued
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February 27, 2012

Hundreds rally to support mental health

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Hundreds of intellectually and developmentally challenge individuals and their supporters took to the Statehouse steps wednesday morning. The rally was timed to coincided with Mental Health Commissioner Zelia Baugh’s presentation to the joint legislative budget committee later in the day. “ We are here to support the mental health … Continued
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February 23, 2012

Phone hacking bill passes out of committee

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Senate Judiciary committee on Wednesday passed SB53, better known as. “The Phone Hacking Bill,” is an attempt by Sen. Bryan Taylor (R- Prattville) to bring the state’s laws into the digital age. “Technology has given us so many wonderful advantages but we have to make sure the laws … Continued
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February 23, 2012
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Bill Britt: Unsung heroes: The men and women behind bars

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “We sleep peaceably in our beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on our behalf.” This quote has been attributed to George Orwell but has never been found in any of his writings. No matter the origin it is true saying for a free … Continued
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February 22, 2012

Galliher Offers Alternative “Meth” Bill

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Report Just a week ago, HB88 passed out of the Alabama House Health Committee, the bill was designed to drastically curtail the availability of the key chemical ingredients found in methamphetamine, commonly called, “Meth.” The bill would make these chemical obtainable only by a doctors’ prescription. The problem for some … Continued
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February 22, 2012
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Bill Britt: Reading is fundamental, willful ignorance is a shame

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Watching the Legislator debate pending bills last week I was struck by the thought that willful ignorance is the foster child of unintended harm. That voting for or against a bill without reading it is almost State treason. Voting for or against a bill before the state Legislature without … Continued
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February 20, 2012