Jones push secures increased funding for HBCUs as part of proposed spending deal
The bill would bump funding from last year's levels of $244.7 million to $279.6 million this year
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Mike Huckabee campaigns for Scott Dawson
Monday, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee was in Pelham, Alabama, to campaign for his friend, Scott Dawson. Dawson is an evangelist who is running for governor in the Republican Primary. “What a joy to be here with the next governor of Alabama Scott Dawson,” Huckabee told the crowd. Huckabee also praised his daughter, White House … Continued
ALGOP congratulates Alabama Senate’s passage of the $6.6 billion education budget
Friday, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan praised the state Legislature for passage of the $6.6 billion Education Trust Fund and Teacher Pay Raise Legislation. Lathan said, “Once again, Republicans are leading the way for a better Alabama. As a former public school teacher, I am proud of our GOP Senate and House Caucus for … Continued
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I have been working with Pheasants Forever, Inc., & Quail Forever for more than three decades with one goal in mind: the conservation and restoration of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs. Our Minnesota-based organization was formed in 1982 and now has locally based … Continued
House passes General Fund Budget
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives passed the state General Fund Budget on Tuesday. The General Fund Budget for the 2019 fiscal year is Senate Bill 178. It is sponsored by Sen. Trip Pittman, R-Montrose. State Rep. Steve Clouse, R-Ozark, carried the budget on the House floor. Clouse chairs the … Continued
Legislature expected to deal with budgets this week
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives will meet today to consider the state General Fund Budget (SGF). The state of Alabama is unique among the states in that most of the money is earmarked for specific purposes allowing the legislature little year to year flexibility in moving funds around. The … Continued
Gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson addresses River Region Republican Club
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 27, 2018, GOP gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson spoke to the River Region Republican Club at the Farmers Market Café about his candidacy for governor of Alabama. Dawson said, “It all started with a broken heart. By that I mean a grieving spirit.” Dawson said that he was … Continued
Lieutenant governor candidate Will Ainsworth speaks to River Region Republicans
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, state Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, spoke to the River Region Republican Club at the Farmer’s Market Café about his campaign for lieutenant governor. Ainsworth said he grew up in Boaz, Alabama, where his father is a businessman in the local community. “I am from the private sector,” Ainsworth … Continued
Bill allowing county school superintendents to take second jobs passes House
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow county school superintendents to take second or third jobs. It also removes that $600 cap on a county superintendent’s travel expenses. House Bill 31 is sponsored by state Rep. Danny Crawford, R-Athens. Crawford said that, “Current law … Continued
GOP’s Dawson says lottery plans prey on those who can least afford it
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Democratic candidate for governor Walter “Walt” Maddox released his plan for an education lottery Monday following a lottery plan released by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sue Bell Cobb released last week. That afternoon Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson released a statement denouncing the Democrat lottery proposal as an effort to … Continued