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State Department of Education postpones release of failing schools list

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter The State Department of Education executive board postponed the release of their list of “failing schools” yesterday, citing a “legal inquiry.” Under the Alabama Accountability Act, the State Department of Education must compile a list of schools in the bottom six percent in the state. The students zoned for … Continued

Beth Clayton

June 14, 2013

Governor signs Medicaid reform into law

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley signed legislation into law yesterday that would reform Medicaid in Alabama. The Governor was joined by the SB340s sponsors, Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper) and Representative Jim McClendon (R-Springville). The law will establish regional care organizations (RCOs) to manage patient care, however it excludes pharmacies, dentists and … Continued

Beth Clayton

June 7, 2013

Marty Connors Talks About Romney’s Alabama Campaign

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Massachusetts Governor and Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney won impressive victories in both Arizona and Michigan on Tuesday. Romney’s Alabama campaign is working on building on that momentum here in Alabama. ‘The Alabama Political Reporter’ had exclusive telephone comments with former Alabama Republican Party Chairman Marty Connors who is … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 1, 2012