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Williams, Scofield, Albritton Participate in Simulated Article V Convention

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The states created the federal government when they sent delegates to the first constitutional convention and many at the state level think that the federal government has grown far too powerful in its relationship with the states. The Alabama legislature has called for an Article V convention of states … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 21, 2016

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

Brandon Moseley

April 15, 2015

Senate Committee Approves Bill Setting Rules for Article V Constitution Convention

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 18 the Senate Constitution and Election Committee met to address how Alabama will deal with an Article V Constitutional Convention if 34 states actually approve a call for a new constitutional convention. Under the terms of the U.S. Constitution there are only two ways to amend the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 19, 2015

Constitutional Conservatives Welcome Back Legislature

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 3, The Alabama Constitutional Conservatives held an informational meeting in the “Star Wars” room on the 8th floor of the Alabama Capital Building. Leeds political organizer Deanna Frankowski said, “Government and politicians have gotten away from the Constitution as it is written.” Frankowski said that they … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 6, 2015

Meckler Addresses Rainy Day Patriots About Convention of States

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, November 17, Mark Meckler spoke to the Rainy Day Patriots at Hoover Tactical Firearms about the Convention of States (COS) Project of which he is a national board member. Many conservatives believe that the federal government is too large, is out of control, and has exceeded the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 2, 2014

Rainy Day Patriots To Host Convention Of States Organizer

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—The Rainy Day Patriots will be hosting Convention of States organizer, Mark Meckler, on Thursday at 5:45 at Hoover Tactical Firearms. The Alabama Legislative Liaison for the Convention of States Terry Richmond announced on Facebook, “Mark Meckler is coming to Alabama next week! See him at The Wetumpka TEA … Continued

Brandon Moseley

November 20, 2014