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State Senate votes down term limits for state lawmakers

The Alabama State Senate on Wednesday voted down a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would have imposed term limits on Alabama state legislators. Senate Bill 127 was sponsored by Senator Bill Hightower, R-Mobile. Under SB127 legislators would have been limited to just three 4 year terms in both the Alabama House of Representatives and Alabama Senate. … Continued
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March 23, 2018

Governor signs contract with prison health care provider

Gov. Kay Ivey’s recently signed a contract with Wexford Health — a company that has been the subject of legislative scrutiny because of its proximity to a prison bribery scandal in Mississippi. Ivey’s press office said Monday the governor signed the $360 million contract between the Alabama Department of Corrections and the Pittsburgh-based prison healthcare … Continued
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March 20, 2018

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
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March 20, 2018
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The changing atmosphere at ASU

On Thursday, Alabama State University officials and administrators will travel to Concordia College in Selma to help. Concordia, the nearly-100-year-old historically black college that has served the western portion of Alabama, is closing its doors for good. It can no longer afford to stay open. ASU has long been a sister school to Concordia, and … Continued
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March 15, 2018

After death of Auburn 3-year-old, Legislature sends Governor “Sadie’s Bill” requiring more oversight of grease pits

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The bill’s sponsors say Sadie Grace Andrew’s death won’t be in vain and her legacy will be one of protecting other little kids just like her. The Senate on Thursday sent the governor “Sadie’s Bill” for her signature. The legislation that would require restaurants and other commercial food establishments … Continued
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March 9, 2018

Alabama Senate votes to adopt formal sexual harassment policy

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter In the wake of months of sexual harassment and assault allegations against high-profile politicians and public figures across the country, the Alabama Senate on Tuesday voted to adopt a formal sexual harassment policy. The Senate voted to implement the wide-ranging and specific workplace harassment policy, which covers members, staff … Continued
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March 7, 2018
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Milton McGregor still on the scene

By Steve Flowers Inside the Statehouse As the June primaries for our statewide races get closer, there is a lot of media attention and stories written about the power being wielded by special interests, PACs and big money. They focus on the large amount of cash and influence being bet on the horses for governor and … Continued
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March 7, 2018

Tommy Battle hits major fundraising milestone

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tommy Battle’s campaign announced on Thursday that it had hit two major goals: Battle visited all 67 counties in Alabama, and he is the first candidate to report more than 1,000 contributions in the 2018 race for governor. The Battle campaign reports 1,116 contributions and counting. “I want to … Continued
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March 5, 2018