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Judge Granade Orders Probate Judges to Follow Supreme Court Ruling

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 1, 2015, Federal District Judge Callie Granade issued orders to all probate judges in the State of Alabama to immediately begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Judge Granade’s order confirms that her injunction applies to all of Alabama’s probate judges.  Judge Granade stated: “By the language … Continued
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July 2, 2015

Palmer Votes for House Budget Resolution

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 30, the US House of Representatives passed the 2016 budget resolution 226 to 197. US Representative Gary Palmer, a member of the House Budget Committee, voted for the budget resolution that resulted from the House/Senate Budget conference. Congressman Palmer said in a written statement, “As I have … Continued
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May 1, 2015

US Supreme Court Hears Same-Sex Marriage Arguments

By Brandon Moseley AlabamaPolitical Reporter Tuesday, April 28, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments from attorneys on both sides of the gay marriage debate. At issue is whether or not it is constitutional for states, including Alabama, to issue marriage licenses only to heterosexual couples. Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange announced on Facebook, “The … Continued
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April 29, 2015

Sewell Congratulates Loretta Lynch on Her Confirmation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 23, the United States Senate voted to confirm Loretta Lynch as America’s next U.S. Attorney General.  U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) issued a statement congratulating Lynch on her confirmation by the US Senate. Congresswoman Sewell said on Facebook that she, “Witnessed the historic confirmation vote of Loretta … Continued
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April 24, 2015

Health and Human Services Subcommittee Passes HB56

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 15 House Bill 56 passed out of the Senate Health and Human Services Subcommittee following a public hearing with a favorable report. The subcommittee is chaired by Senator Jim McClendon (R from Springville). HB56 is sponsored by State Representative Jim Hill (R from Odenville).  Rep. Hill said that the … Continued
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April 16, 2015

House and Senate Have Busy Committee Schedules

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 15, is promising to be another busy day of committee meetings in the Alabama Legislature. The House Education Policy Committee will hold a Public Hearing on SB191.  SB191 would establish a new Board to oversee Postsecondary Education.  The bill would transfer responsibility over two-year institutions of higher … Continued
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April 15, 2015

Public Hearing on Bill for Article V Convention

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 15, the House Constitution Campaigns & Elections Committee will hold a public hearing on House Bill 379, sponsored by State Representative Ed Henry (R-Hartselle). HB 379, “As introduced would adopt the Compact for a Balanced Budget to facilitate the calling of an Article V constitutional convention … Continued
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April 15, 2015