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Holtzclaw will challenge Brooks in the Republican primary

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, State Senator Bill Holtzclaw (R-Madison) announced that he will run for Congress in the Fifth Congressional District in the 2018 Republican Primary.  Incumbent Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) has already announced that he will seek re-election to a fifth term.  This will set up a highly contested … Continued
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August 24, 2017

Lawmakers “blackballed” over Autism bill

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The invitation list to the Business Council of Alabama’s annual summer party is four names shorter this year. Sens. Dick Brewbaker, Cam Ward and Bill Holtzclaw, along with Rep. Jim Patterson, were all left off the list, Brewbaker said Wednesday. He called it being “blackballed” later on Twitter. The … Continued
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July 20, 2017

Veterans Day is Wednesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter America is honoring its veterans as Veterans Day approaches.  The U.S. military continues its centuries old tradition of defending this country and its interest around the world.  On November 11th we honor those soldiers who have fought for us and those who continue that service this very day. Congressman … Continued
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November 10, 2015

Driver’s License Fee Increase Debated In Senate Committee Meeting

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 4, the Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee met. This Committee was previously known as CTU: Commerce, Transportation and Utilities. The Committee debated SB 44 which was sponsored by Sen. Bill Holtzclaw (R-Madison). The bill is in response to a 50 percent increase in the State’s driver’s license … Continued
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March 6, 2015
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Eat Your Vegetables

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Robert Bentley says the State must raise taxes to meet its fiscal obligations, and he is being beaten like rented mule for even making the suggestion. Now, no one should be happy that his campaign website featured an ad that, among other things, said “No New Taxes,” but … Continued
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February 25, 2015

Senate Announces Committee Assignments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 14, the Alabama Senate announced its committee assignments for the next four years. (See full list of committee assignments here.) State Senator Tom Whatley (R) will chair the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forest Committee. Sen. Slade Blackwell (R) will be the chairman of the Banking & … Continued
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January 15, 2015

Why Are Telcos So Interested in Alleviating PSC Oversight?

By Bill Britt
 Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Is Senator Jabo Waggoner looking out for the State’s Telcos by proposing a bill that would eliminate oversight of consumer complaints by Alabama’s Public Service Commission? SB277, carried by Waggoner, would end the decades-long practice of allowing customers to register complaints about phone service with the PSC. AT&T’s President … Continued
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February 3, 2014

Why Are Telcos So Interested in Alleviating PSC Oversight?

By Bill Britt
 Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Is Senator Jabo Waggoner looking out for the State’s Telcos by proposing a bill that would eliminate oversight of consumer complaints by Alabama’s Public Service Commission? SB277, carried by Waggoner, would end the decades-long practice of allowing customers to register complaints about phone service with the PSC. AT&T’s President … Continued
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February 3, 2014

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