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Marshall, Ainsworth, McCutcheon, Reed, Ledbetter endorse Amendment Two

Following Governor Kay Ivey’s public endorsement last week of Amendment Two, the pro-life constitutional measure picked up even more support Thursday with endorsements from Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R), the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor state Representative Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, and top leadership figures in the Alabama … Continued
November 2, 2018

Pro-life group claims taxpayer funding of planned parenthood frees up money to campaign against pro-life candidates

Tuesday, Live Action released a report claiming that taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood allows the abortion provider to spend multi-million dollars in midterm elections. “Planned Parenthood is the nation’s largest abortion corporation and a multimillion-dollar political machine,” said President of Live Action Lila Rose. “Millions of dollars in taxpayer funding to Planned Parenthood allow it … Continued
October 31, 2018

October 22 registration deadline nears

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) reminded Alabamians of the upcoming deadline to register to vote in advance of the Nov. 6, 2018 General Election. The last day you can register to vote is Monday, Oct. 22. The general election will be on Nov. 6, 2018. Voters will elect the officials who will represent … Continued
October 17, 2018

Cavanaugh, Lathan, McClurkin to co-chair Alliance for a Pro-Life Alabama

Thursday Alliance for a Pro-Life Alabama announced that Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan, and former State Representative Mary Sue McClurkin (R-Indian Springs) have agreed to serve as co-chairs of the group and will help lead its efforts to pass Amendment Two on the November general election ballot. … Continued
October 12, 2018

Georgia celebrates lottery’s 25th anniversary, Gov. Ivey supports letting people vote

Last week, Georgia celebrated the 25th anniversary of its state education lottery, which has helped send more than 3 million Georgia kids to college and pre-K programs. At the recent recognition ceremony, Georgia Republican Gov. Nathan Deal remembered the personal dilemma he faced when the state assembly needed a two-thirds majority to pass legislation to … Continued
June 26, 2018

Supreme Court ruling does not legalize sports betting in Alabama

Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a 25-year old law that limited legalized sports betting to just the state of Nevada. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie brought the suit because he believed that the law put casinos in Atlantic City at a distinct disadvantage to casinos in Los Vegas that have become the recognized … Continued
May 15, 2018

House OKs referendum on displaying Ten Commandments on public property

Thursday, the Alabama House of Representative passed legislation allowing the Ten Commandments to be displayed in government buildings, including schools, as part of a historical display. Senate Bill 181 was as sponsored by state Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville. SB181 was carried on the floor of the House by State Representative Arnold Mooney, R-Indian Springs. Mooney … Continued
March 26, 2018

House reconsiders taxing Forever Wild but amendment fails again

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives voted down a proposed constitutional amendment charging the Forever Wild program with payments in lieu of property tax payments. On Thursday, the House voted to re-consider the controversial resolution that would cost the state lands programs over $230,000 a year.  For the second time … Continued
March 5, 2018

House rejects changes to Forever Wild

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives voted to reject a constitutional amendment that would have made the Forever Wild program reimburse state, county, and municipal coffers for the loss of property tax revenue on the land that Forever Wild has purchased and taken off of the tax rolls. House bill … Continued
February 28, 2018

Column | SB15 equals taxation without representation

By Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison  Sen. Rusty Glover (R-Semmes) wants to take away the right of the people to elect their own representatives to serve in the Alabama State House. He has introduced Senate Bill 15 a constitutional amendment that would allow the Governor of Alabama to appoint someone to fill any vacant seat with less … Continued
February 16, 2018