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Charter Schools Bill Passes Alabama Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 10, Charter Schools became much closer to a reality in Alabama. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) wrote on Facebook Wednesday, “Last night, the Alabama Senate passed the School Choice and Student Opportunity Act (S.B. 45). This is a big win for parents and students, … Continued
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March 12, 2015

Charter Schools Are Coming

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—For years, State Republicans have touted Charter schools as the cure all for education. But, is it really the silver bullet that will fix the system, just another way for the elites to make money, or a mixed bag of both? In a press release announcing legislation to create … Continued
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March 10, 2015

Legislature Finishes Busy First Week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislature went back into session on Tuesday, March 3, and immediately began work on new legislation for 2015. The legislature generally meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays and does a lot of work in committee on Wednesdays. House Rules Committee Chairman Mac McCutcheon (R-Capshaw) wrote on Facebook: “Finished … Continued
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March 9, 2015

Charter Schools Bill Approved by State Senate Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 4, The Alabama Senate Education and Youth Affairs Committee today approved Senate bill 45 the School Choice and Student Opportunity Act following a public hearing in which both sides of the issue voiced their opinions. Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) who sponsored the legislation … Continued
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March 5, 2015

Alabama Legislative Session Begins

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 3, both houses of the Alabama state legislature returned to Montgomery for the opening session of the 2015. Speaker Mike Hubbard (R from Auburn) said in a statement on Facebook, “Proud to gavel in the 2015 Legislative Session in the Alabama House of Representatives. I look … Continued
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March 4, 2015

Alabama Legislative Session Starts On Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 3, both Houses of the Alabama Legislature will return to Montgomery for the start of the 2015 legislative session. During the day there will be a number of events. At 9:30 am in the Joint Briefing Room (popularly called the Star Wars room) on the seventh … Continued
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March 2, 2015

House GOP Caucus Announces Ambitious Agenda

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 25, the Alabama House Republican Caucus announced their 2015 legislative agenda. This year’s GOP agenda has been titled, the Alabama First Agenda. On Wednesday Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) was joined by the Chairman of the powerful House Rules Committee Representative Mac McCutcheon (R-Capshaw) … Continued
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February 26, 2015

CER Breaks Down Governor’s Race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Center for Education Reform (CER) released it’s 50-state breakdown of top 2014 election state races, including the Alabama Governor’s race. CER favors drastic education reforms including: school choice, charter schools, and ending teacher tenure. CER President Kara Kervin said in a written statement, “With 36 gubernatorial races this … Continued
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October 9, 2014