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Bill Britt: Dems out of ideas, AEA out of touch

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It is increasingly evident that the Democratic Party in Alabama is out of ideas and AEA head Mabry is out of touch. At Wednesday’s press conference, Minority Leader Craig Ford offered up tax increases and gambling as the best ideas for funding the state governments responsibilities. While attending a … Continued
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February 9, 2012

Meth bill passes out of committee

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Alabama House bill HB88 was passed out of committee Wednesday and now goes to the Senate. The bill carried by Mike Millican (R-Hamilton) would make over-the-counter drugs containing Ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine to be classify as controlled substances. This would make common hay fever and allergy medicines such as … Continued
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February 9, 2012

House Democrats offer criticism and vision for legislative session

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter House Democrats met on the steps of the State House on Wednesday to lay out their agenda and to offer some stern criticism for the Governor and House Republicans. House Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) opened the meeting with some critical words for the Governor. “The governor has … Continued
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February 9, 2012
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Bill Britt: School is in Session

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The start of the 2012 Alabama Legislative session had an atmosphere similar to the first day of school. The halls were filled with animated bodies, smiling faces, hugs and greetings and a few jockeying for position as to who are the cool kids in the class. Yet, there was … Continued
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February 8, 2012

Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey Talks About Challenge in Upcoming Session

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Lt. Governor Kay Ivey shared with us her thoughts on the session that started Tuesday. Ivey’s years of service and exceptional public policy knowledge gives insight into the priorities facing the legislators and the state.  APR: One of the things that I was hoping to do today is get … Continued
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February 7, 2012

Davis Discusses Upcoming Session

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Recently, we had a conversation with former U.S. Representative Artur Davis about the Alabama legislative session. In the interview he shares some of his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing our state. APR: The big issues facing us aside from the budget which is the 800 pound gorilla … Continued
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February 7, 2012
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Bill Britt: The Governor and Legislature must go big

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It is not cliche to say elections have consequences and none more so than the super majority that the Alabama Republicans now enjoy in state government. In their first year in office potent changes have taken place under Republican leadership. From ethics reform to immigration law, many sweeping changes … Continued
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February 3, 2012

England to carry bill that offers an alternative path

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In the up coming legislative session Representative Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa) will carry bill HB 77. “Reforming the criminal justice system is going to be an important issue facing us,” said England. As a part of this reform he has offered HB 77 a bill that offer some low level … Continued
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February 2, 2012

Interview, Part 1: Rep. Chris England, Charter Schools

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Recently we had the pleasure of speaking with Representative Christopher John England (D) from Tuscaloosa. Rep. England is a man with a mastery of the issues that he champions. His insight sheds light on his thinking toward upcoming legislation and even perhaps the thinking of many in his party. … Continued
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January 29, 2012