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BP Bill Scheduled for Conference Today

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Bill HB36 was sponsored by Representative Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) and carried in the Senate by Senator Bill Hightower (R-Mobile). Senator Arthur Orr (R-Madison) offered a substitute, that after hours of debate, passed the Senate on a vote of 21-9. Originally, the bill passed by the Alabama House of Representatives … Continued
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September 7, 2016

Senate To Continue Debate BP Bill

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—As the Senate gathers this week, using BP Settlement monies to pay back the State’s debts and assist in the Medicaid crisis will again be up for debate. HB36, sponsored by House Ways and Means General Fund Chairman Representative Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) has already been approved by the House … Continued
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September 6, 2016

Republican Candidates Debate in Miami

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 10, the Alabama Constitutional Conservatives held another presidential debate watching party. The Republican candidates for President of the United States gathered for yet another debate, this time in Miami on CNN. Ohio Governor John Kasich said, “I am for immigration without immigration I would be running for … Continued
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March 14, 2016

Democratic Debate Recap

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, February 11, the only two Democratic Party candidates for President of the United States, participated in a debate that was televised on PBS and CNN in the swing-state of Wisconsin. US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) said that, “People are tired of establishment politics, People are tired of establishment … Continued
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February 15, 2016

Shelby Campaign Goes Negative Against McConnell

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For weeks, Jonathan McConnell has been making accusation after accusation against incumbent US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama).  McConnell has accused Shelby of using his position to enrich himself and his friends.  Despite Shelby’s near perfect conservative voting score record from the American Conservative Union, McConnell has denounced Shelby as … Continued
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February 11, 2016

GOP Presidential Candidates Debate Minus Donald Trump

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, January 28, the highest polling Republican Presidential Candidates gathered on the main stage at the Fox News televised debate, without GOP frontrunner Donald Trump who held his own nationally televised event down the street with former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and former US Senator Rick Santorum (R-Pennsylvania). … Continued
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February 1, 2016

Rubio Campaign Announces Alabama Leadership Team

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, January 27, US Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida) prepared for the last Republican Presidential Debate before the Iowa Caucuses launch the campaign season. Meanwhile the Marco Rubio for President Campaign announced their Alabama Leadership Team. Alabama Co-Chair for Marco Rubio for President State Representative Will Ainsworth (R-Guntersville) said that … Continued
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January 28, 2016

Marco Rubio Working Hard for Good Showing in Iowa

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter At one point over twenty people were campaigning to be President as a Democrat, Republican, Independent, or Libertarian. With less than a week left before the Iowa Caucuses the field of major party candidates has narrowed somewhat and is likely to narrow further when Iowa caucus goers decide who … Continued
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January 27, 2016