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Educator Speaks Out About Charter Schools

Dear Mr. Britt, Your article was very interesting since I have not gotten to see Dr. Mabry in action. My only contact with him has been at AEA Board Meetings since I am a director on the board. I am a teacher of 25+ years, having taught in Mississippi and Alabama. I have a double … Continued
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May 7, 2012

Democrats offer budget plan to prevent Medicaid death spiral

By Bill Britt and Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For many poor and elderly Alabamians a dire crisis sits over the horizon as funding for Medicaid is about to face a drastic reduction. Earlier this week Governor Robert Bentley and State Health Officer Dr. Don Williamson held a press conference to layout the devastating consciqeces … Continued
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May 4, 2012
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Congratulation Dr. Mabry, I was wrong

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter One of the big ticket items on the GOP list of “must pass bills” was charter schools. What posted out of the senate last night resembled a charter school bill in much the same way a skunk resembles a cat. Both are furry but most people wouldn’t let a … Continued
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May 3, 2012

Home brew bill a cause for heated debate in House

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY-A three hour exchange held the House floor hostage on Thursday over a bill that would make home brewing legal in Alabama. On one side was the bill’s sponsor Representatives Mac McCutcheon (R-Capshaw) on the other was a vocal group of opponents. In a case of republican verse republican … Continued
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May 1, 2012

House Passes Bill Creating Small Business Financing Authority

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONGOMERY-Last week the Alabama House passed a bill that would create a Small Business Financing Authority. HB600 is a part of the plan devised by House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s Jobs Commission. “With the economy in the shape it is in and with banks tightening lending this bill will help … Continued
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May 1, 2012

House votes unanimously for AlabamaCare, not ObamaCare

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday the members of the Alabama House of Representatives unanimously passed HB245. In a vote of 92-0 the house passed legislation that would establish a statewide healthcare exchange. HB245 is a response to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare. The Affordable Care Act … Continued
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April 30, 2012

Life saving bill passes House health committee

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Wednesday in a public hearing of the House Health Committee Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville), made a passionate and concise case for giving premature babies a vaccine that would protect them from a deadly virus and perhaps save their lives. One of the grave dangers for some infants, especially … Continued
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April 26, 2012
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Thoughts on elder abuse and home birth

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter I do not favor big government or change, yet almost daily I see change in Alabama government and I also see it growing. We have laws and especially systems of government that are in dire need of reform, therefore change is necessary and sometimes even growth. When we change … Continued
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April 24, 2012