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Teachers Make A Real Difference

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1)  It has been said that one of the hardest jobs around is being a teacher. Even though it may be hard, teaching is one of the most important professions. Teachers have the great responsibility of training the next generation in our society. Recently, I’ve spent time reflecting on some … Continued
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November 2, 2015
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No Accountability in Accountability Act

EDUCATION MATTERS By Larry Lee  The Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR) has made public the latest reports of scholarship granting organizations (SGO) participating in the Alabama Accountability Act.  And once again we see how little accountability there really is in this law. There are currently nine SGOs listed by ADOR.  All were supposed to make … Continued
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October 27, 2015

Palmer Votes for SOAR Reauthorization Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, October 21, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) announced that he had voted for HR10, the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act.  This bill would reauthorize the District of Columbia’s Opportunity Scholarship Program (DC OSP) which gives scholarships to low-income families in the District of Columbia to … Continued
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October 27, 2015
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“AAA the gift that keeps on giving,” maybe not

EDUCATION MATTERS By Larry Lee  Legend has it that the phrase “the gift that keeps on giving,” was used to describe early versions of the phonograph in the 1920’s.  Just 31 months ago the legislature gave us an act that they promised would also, “keep on giving.”  It was the Alabama Accountability Act. But as … Continued
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October 2, 2015
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Will The Circle Be Unbroken?

EDUCATION MATTERS By Larry Lee  Circles really do have a beginning and an end.  But you cannot be in a rush to find them. This particular circle began one Christmas years ago and ended recently at the cemetery across the road from Liberty Baptist Church in the southwest part of Bulloch County.  About 15 years … Continued
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October 1, 2015

Zeigler Says Cuts are Illegal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, September 30 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) is expected to announce how cuts to state general fund (SGF) programs will impact state services. State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) said in a statement, “Today is the day Gov. Bentley staffers announce cutbacks to some state parks, drivers license … Continued
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September 30, 2015

McClendon Explains Budget Negotiations

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 17, Alabama State Senator Jim McClendon (R-Springville) spoke to the St. Clair County Republican Party at Moody City Hall less than 24 hours after the state legislature finally passed a State General Fund Budget (SGF) after months of debate and political gamesmanship. Sen. McClendon said, “I … Continued
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September 18, 2015

Anti-Tax Groups Feel Betrayed by Republican Lawmakers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, September 14, conservative anti-tax groups rallied on the Capitol steps in Montgomery, urging legislators not to balance the budget on the backs of the working people of Alabama. The event was organized by the Alabama Constitution Party and supported by the Tennessee Valley Constitutionalist Society, Constitution Clothing … Continued
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September 15, 2015

Tea Party Groups to Rally Today Against New Taxes

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, September 14, the Senate will consider controversial proposals by the Alabama House of Representatives to raise taxes on nursing home beds, prescription drugs, cigarettes, car titles, car rentals/leases, etc.  The House is still considering controversial proposals to raise taxes on fuel, businesses, porn, and businesses that … Continued
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September 14, 2015