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Alabama leaders remember Sept. 11, 2001

Nineteen years ago today, America was attacked. In many ways, America has never been the same. “September 11, 2001 will forever be marked as one of our country’s darkest days, as it changed our lives forever,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “Almost two decades later, we still grieve the loss of the nearly 3,000 American lives … Continued

September 11, 2020

House committee considers legislation allowing cyclists to go on red

The House Public Safety and Homeland Security held a public hearing Wednesday on a bill that would allow motorcyclists and bicyclists to go on red at a slow traffic light if there was no oncoming traffic. HB103 is sponsored by House Speaker Pro Tem Victor Gaston, R-Mobile. Motorcycle enthusiast Fred Wheeler said HB103 would allow … Continued

April 16, 2019

State Representatives honored at Alabama State Parks Eagle Awards

Rep. Dickie Drake, R-Leeds, and Rep. Steve McMillan, R-Bay Minette, were presented with the Elected Officials award at the Third Annual Alabama State Parks Eagle Awards on Saturday at Lake Guntersville State Park. The program honors outstanding efforts in supporting the state’s parks. Nominations for the awards are open to the public online. Leeds was … Continued

February 6, 2019

Every GOP House incumbent who ran was re-nominated

Tuesday, Republican voters re-nominated all 15 GOP House incumbents who faced opposition without runoffs. Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, and House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, released a statement on the vote of support for the House Republican Caucus. “Since gaining control of the Legislature in 2010, House Republicans have worked hard to … Continued

June 7, 2018

Results: Alabama State House races

On Tuesday, voters went to the polls and voted for who they wanted to nominate from their political party to represent them in the Alabama House of Representative races. There were a number of competitive races, a number of July 17 runoffs and a few surprises. All GOP House incumbents on the ballot were re-nominated … Continued

June 7, 2018

Facing primary challenge, Rep. Dickie Drake defends his record

Alabama goes to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the Republican primary. This is the last days for campaigns to reach out to voters to influence their decisions. For many desperate campaigns this is also the time to go negative. In House District 45, incumbent state Representative Dickie Drake, R-Leeds, is facing a primary … Continued

May 31, 2018

Alabama Senate votes to make state parks free for military vets

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate passed the Parks for Patriots Act on Thursday giving veterans of the armed forces free admission to Alabama State Parks. The bill was part of a package of five bills to support military veterans passed Thursday, which Gov. Kay Ivey proclaimed was “Military Appreciation Day” in … Continued

February 16, 2018

Bill to give veterans free, year-round admission to state parks passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would provide free, year-round admission to all state parks for all active military personnel and veterans, including members of the National Guard and Reserves. House Bill 58, the Parks for Patriots Act, is being sponsored by state Rep. Dickie … Continued

January 17, 2018

Tuesday is Military and Veterans Appreciation Day in the Alabama Legislature

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives will hold a “Military and Veterans Day” in the Alabama House chambers to honor Alabama’s veterans for their service. Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R – Monrovia, announced that the House will have a work calendar that is stacked with bills … Continued

January 16, 2018