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Bill to make Forever Wild pay property taxes gets favorable report from House committee

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Alabama House State Government Committee voted to give a favorable report to a bill that would make lands held by the Forever Wild program pay property taxes. The bill’s sponsor is state Government Committee Chairman Mark Tuggle, R-Alexander City. Chairman Tuggle said that House Bill 362 is … Continued
February 8, 2018

NRA pushes for permit-less concealed carry at town hall in Hoover

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action hosted a legislative town hall meeting at Hoover Tactical Firearms in Hoover. Over 120 Second Amendment rights activists were on hand in Alabama to kick off a push for state legislation that would allow law-abiding Alabamians to carry a firearm … Continued
November 23, 2017

Zeigler opposes bills ending special elections for US Senate, Alabama Legislature

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, state Auditor Jim Zeigler announced his opposition to bills that would end special elections when there is a vacancy in the U.S. Senate and the Legislature. Currently, Alabama is holding a special election for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions.  Republican Roy Moore is running … Continued
October 31, 2017

GOP lawmakers become “36 percenters”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter President Reagan once ominously remarked, “The nine most dangerous words in the English language are, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” Rep. Bob Fincher (R-Woodland) is sponsoring a Constitutional Amendment in the House that would cap “certain” loans at 36 percent interest, which reads in part, … Continued
April 5, 2017

Constitutional Amendment to Strip Power from the Chief Justice Stalls in Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 22, 2017 the Senate Judiciary Committee failed to give a favorable report to a proposed constitutional amendment that would have taken the power to appoint the Administrative Director of the Courts away from the Chief Justice. Instead the administrator would be appointed by a vote of the … Continued
February 24, 2017

Alabama Supreme Court makes up more bingo law

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Supreme Court (ALSC) has made up more law. You probably missed this, since it happened on Dec. 23 – the Friday before Christmas. That was the day the ALSC chose to issue its latest anti-electronic bingo ruling – this time against GreeneTrack in Greene County. The court … Continued
January 3, 2017

Two Senate bills introduced to rein in JIC, COJ

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The prosecution and permanent suspension of Chief Justice Roy Moore has caused several lawmakers to question the legitimacy, even the need for the Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) and the Court of the Judiciary (COJ). The COJ ruling in Judge Moore’s case is under appeal before a specially appointed Supreme … Continued
November 28, 2016

Former State Parks Director: Vote “No” on Amendment 2

By Don Cooley Former Director, Alabama State Parks Division Department of Conservation & Natural Resources As a former State Parks director, nothing would have pleased me more than being able to vote for a constitutional amendment to protect State Park revenues from being raided by the politicians. But I will vote “No” on Amendment 2 … Continued
November 1, 2016

Today is the Last Day to Register to Vote

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Today, October 24, 2016, is the last day to mail in your voter registration and be able to participate in the November 8 General Election. You must have the form filled out and the registration postmarked with today’s date to meet the deadline. Sunday, October 23 at 5:00 pm … Continued
October 24, 2016

Has Bentley’s Political Intrigue with PCI Doomed Special Session?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Concerns that Gov. Robert Bentley is planning to negotiate a State-Tribal Compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI), reached a boiling point in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, with the Governor’s bill taking a fatal blow. Several Black Caucus members are weary of Bentley’s tactics and … Continued
August 24, 2016