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Danny Garrett to serve as House majority whip

House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, announced that State Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, will serve as House Majority Whip during the 2018–2022 quadrennium and hold the third highest position in the Republican Caucus’ leadership structure. Whips, which are utilized by most caucuses and legislative bodies around the world, are tasked with conducting vote counts on … Continued
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December 20, 2018

Source: BCA selects Katie Britt as new president, CEO

After interviewing top-tier candidates to fill the role of leading the Business Council of Alabama into the future, the executive committee on Tuesday selected Katie Britt to serve as the organization’s new president. “After interviewing three candidates today, the executive committee unanimously voted to offer the position of president of the Business Council of Alabama … Continued
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October 30, 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
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February 28, 2018

Education Trust Fund Budget to be voted on in Committee today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee held a public hearing on the Education Trust Fund fiscal year 2019 budget. Committee Chairman Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa, said this is a very good budget. Education employees will receive a 2.5 percent pay increase across the board. The trust fund … Continued
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February 7, 2018

State Rep. Danny Garrett will seek re-election

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter State Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Tussville, will seek re-election this year. Garrett filed qualifying papers this week with the Alabama Republican Party to run for another term representing House District 44. Garrett, who was first elected in 2014, currently represents part of Jefferson County including Trussville, Clay and parts of … Continued
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January 11, 2018

House Passes Small Business Tax Credit

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 6, the House passed House Bill 224 sponsored by State Representative Danny Garrett (R-Trussville). Garrett said that the purpose of creating the new tax credit is to expand and grow jobs. To become a qualified fund manager to use the tax credit, applicants must apply to … Continued
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April 7, 2016

Carrington Addresses GBYRs

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, October 8, Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington (R) addressed the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYRs) about how he sees Jefferson County. Commissioner Carrington said that Jefferson County is the largest county in Alabama in population.  At 660,000 people it is bigger than two states. Jefferson County has a … Continued
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October 9, 2015

District 44 Candidates Forum

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, April 3 the Republican House District 44 candidates participated in a candidate’s forum at the Trussville Civic Center.  Channel 13’s Ken Lass moderated the event that was sponsored by the Trussville Chamber of Commerce and the conservative Republican Women of Trussville.  Candidates John Amari, Joe Freeman, and … Continued
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April 4, 2014

Freeman Gets Endorsement of Associated General Contractors of Alabama PAC

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama chapter of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Political Action Committee has announced they are supporting Joe Freeman (R) for Alabama House of Representatives District 44. The Director of Government Affairs for the AGC, Chris Williams said “Joe Freeman’s background in finance and knowledge of State government will … Continued
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March 21, 2014