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Is is Time for Higher Education To Step Up?

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers As discussed last week, several of the headline Alabama news stories of 2015 may also be the blockbusters of 2016. The Mike Hubbard trial and the decision of the federal courts on Alabama’s legislative district lines will be determined in the first half of this year. The biggest news … Continued
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January 27, 2016

This Is School Choice Week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter January 24 through 30, is National School Choice Week and there are 206 events planned this week in order to increase awareness of school choices and call for further expansion of those choices in Alabama. The Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) said in a … Continued
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January 26, 2016

Governor Requests FEMA Assistance for 39 Counties

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Christmas is when we build memories from interacting with our families. Christmas 2015 will be best remembered by many in Alabama for the amount of rain and in many cases for the flooding that came with that deluge. On Wednesday, January 13, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley is asking for … Continued
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January 19, 2016

Governor Bentley Sues Federal Government

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, January 7, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that the State of Alabama had filed a lawsuit against the federal government for non-compliance of the Refugee Act of 1980. Gov. Bentley said, “On three separate occasions I have sent letters to the White House requesting information on the … Continued
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January 12, 2016

Judge Walker: Hubbard Trial Still Set for March 28

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—After the drama surrounding the exit of Speaker Mike Hubbard’s lead counsel J. Mark White and his law firm, trial Judge Jacob Walker III issued an order just after 5:00 p.m. Friday, confirming Hubbard’s trial will begin as scheduled on March 28, 2016. Walker also set a pre-trial conference … Continued
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January 9, 2016

Zeigler Comments on Bentley Statement on Tax Proposals

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter On Monday, January 4, Alabama Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) issued a statement in response to Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s statement that he would make no proposals on taxes before the 2016 legislative session. Zeigler said that Bentley has changed positions yet again. Auditor Zeigler said, “Gov. Bentley has changed … Continued
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January 5, 2016

Legislature Considering Raising Taxes on Fuel

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama State Legislature is gearing up for another busy regular legislative session and one proposal that is being bandied about by legislators is raising gas taxes so that more money can be spent building and repairing more roads around the state, On Saturday, January 2, State Representative Mack … Continued
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January 4, 2016

State Recovering from Week of Severe Weather

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday brought more rain to the State of Alabama and more locally heavy flash flooding. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said on Monday afternoon that 32 counties still had roads closed. The Governor said that in, “Situations like these we, as elected officials, have to work together to provide … Continued
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December 29, 2015

Weather Strikes Christmas in Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For many Alabamians, Christmas 2015 was overshadowed by the severe weather that struck flooding creeks and spawning tornados. Early on Christmas Day, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) declared a state of emergency for all 67 Counties due to the severe weather. South West Birmingham and Midfield were struck by … Continued
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December 28, 2015