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AL Senator on Joseph McCarthy: “I’ll Study Up”

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter The fight over what have become known as the Common Core educational standards has made its way into State House this legislative session, and it has now broken down to lawmakers debating which books are and are not appropriate as examples of what to use in Alabama schools. In … Continued
March 18, 2014

Sixth District Congressional Candidates Forum on Friday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Seven candidates are running for Congress in Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District. On Friday, February, March 21 at 6:30 pm meet and hear all the Republican Congressional Candidates for the 6th District at a free forum at Oak Mountain Church.  The event is being sponsored by Eagle Forum and the … Continued
March 18, 2014

Public Hearing on Common Core Opt Out Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A public hearing was held Tuesday, March 11, on a bill allowing Alabama’s local school boards to decide whether or not they want to implement the highly controversial new Alabama College and Career Ready Standards, which were based on the unpopular Common Core Standards which are being pushed on … Continued
March 12, 2014

Marsh Backs Down On Core Vow

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter The fight over what has become known as the Common Core educational standards has made its way into both the Education Trust Fund budget and into two Senate bills, one of which is scheduled for a public hearing tomorrow at the State House in Montgomery. The educational guidelines, also … Continued
March 11, 2014

Candidates Addresses Tea Party Group

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, February 20th, Joe Freeman and nine other Republican candidates addressed the Rainy Day Patriots at their candidate’s forum. Freeman is running for Alabama House District 44, representing the Trussville and Clay area of Jefferson County. Rep. Arthur Payne (R) from Trussville has served for 44 years but … Continued
March 3, 2014

Mathis Opens Campaign Headquarters

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, March 1, Dr. Chad Mathis opened up his campaign headquarters in Hoover on Cyrus Drive off of Valleydale Road. Dr. Chad Mathis told an estimated 50 supporters, “Thank you guys for coming.  The question I get asked most often is why an orthopedic surgeon would run for … Continued
March 3, 2014

Common Core Standards Lower the Bar; Legislature Should Reject Them

By Eunie Smith President of Eagle Forum of Alabama Unfortunately, Business Council of Alabama CEO William Canary’s opinion piece saying that the common core standards will be helpful to Alabama students cannot be substantiated.  In Alabama, the Math standards have only been used for one full year, and the English standards are still in their … Continued
February 27, 2014

Gary Palmer Kicks Off Congressional Campaign with Homewood Event

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Gary Palmer kicked off his campaign for Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District on Tuesday night in an overflow event at the Homewood City Hall.  Over 170 people came out to hear Palmer speak to them about his plans for the nation if they elect him to the seat that is … Continued
February 27, 2014

Response to “The Stubborn facts regarding Common Core” by Alabama Superintendent of Education Tommy Bice

By Elois Zeanah Immediate Past President, Alabama Federation of Republican Women, 2010-2014 “Yes, Dr. Bice, If you like your doctor and your health insurance, you can keep them.” Your promise that Alabama can maintain full “state control of our public education system” is right up there with this promise. Alabama has signed agreements with the … Continued
February 26, 2014