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Governor Bentley Optimistic About His Tax Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 31, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) addressed the members of the Capital Press Corps, including the Alabama Political Reporter, in an informal press conference at the Alabama State House regarding his legislative priorities during the 2015 Legislative session. Governor Bentley spoke individually with legislators on the floor … Continued
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April 6, 2015

General Fund Budget Options

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 31, our sources are reporting that a Republican Alabama general fund budget will be introduced on Wednesday, April 1, that balances the State’s by cutting spending without any revenue increases. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) has been promoting his own general fund budget that contains $541 million … Continued
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April 1, 2015

In “Hail Mary” Hubbard Subpoenas Governor

 By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In what is being described as both a fit of desperation and a Hail-Mary pass, Speaker Mike Hubbard, (R-Auburn) has filed subpoenas for Governor Robert Bentley (R), Acting Attorney General W. Van Davis and the Custodian of Records for the Ethics Commission, according to a filing by the Attorney General’s … Continued
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March 31, 2015

Bentley Asks Legislature to Give him His Tax Increases

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republicans run for office promising limited government and lower taxes.  Alabama is a State government run almost entirely by Republicans.  The state has a Republican Governor, Lt. Governor, State Supreme Court, and overwhelming Republican Supermajority in both houses of the State legislature.  But instead of downsizing Alabama government and … Continued
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March 25, 2015

Public Hearing on Tax Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislature is taking a holiday after their first eight legislative days of work in the 2015 Regular Session.  When they return, addressing Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) proposed tax increases will be among their first orders of business.  A public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1 presumably … Continued
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March 24, 2015

Bentley Signs Alabama Charter Schools Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, March 19 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) signed the School Choice and Student Opportunity Act, SB45, into law. ALGOP Chairwoman Terry Lathan made a written statement, “Alabama is a state that has a long history of educational challenges. As a former public school teacher, I applaud the … Continued
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March 20, 2015

Is State Missing Opportunity in General Fund Crisis

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter It is an accepted fact that crisis breeds action that would not have happened without the crisis. This can be both good and bad. The shortfall in the general fund is certainly going to lead to things: taxes, downsizing, or consolidations that would not have occurred if tax revenues were up … Continued
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March 12, 2015

Selma March: Reactions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Over 80,000 people from across the country, including 2 Presidents and 98 members of the US Congress, were in Selma over the weekend to honor those brave souls who made the march from Selma to Montgomery 50 years ago. Presidents George W. Bush and Barack H. Obama were there … Continued
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March 10, 2015

Legislature Finishes Busy First Week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislature went back into session on Tuesday, March 3, and immediately began work on new legislation for 2015. The legislature generally meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays and does a lot of work in committee on Wednesdays. House Rules Committee Chairman Mac McCutcheon (R-Capshaw) wrote on Facebook: “Finished … Continued
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March 9, 2015