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Fundraiser or shakedown?

An email was sent to lobbyists and others with business before the state on Aug. 29, with an attached invitation to a fundraising event supporting first-time state Senate candidate Andrew Jones. The email asked that each recipient reply all, “letting Leadership know you got this.” It also requests that in their reply, all respond they indicate, … Continued
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September 12, 2018

Bill to repeal Medicaid Regional Care Organization legislation blocked in Senate health committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday the Senate Health Committee voted to indefinitely carry over legislation that would have completely repealed 2012 legislation that would have, if implemented, created regional care organizations (RCOs) to manage Alabama Medicaid. Senate Bill 351 was sponsored by State Senator Paul Sanford, R-Huntsville. Senator Sanford said that we spent … Continued
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March 9, 2018

Senate Committee approves first-time home buyer incentive

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee gave a favorable report to a bill to provide tax incentives for first time home buyers. House Bill 248 is sponsored by state Rep. Kyle South, R-Fayette. Sen. Greg Reed, R-Jasper, who carried the bill for South, said the bill … Continued
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March 2, 2018

Alabama Senate votes to make state parks free for military vets

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate passed the Parks for Patriots Act on Thursday giving veterans of the armed forces free admission to Alabama State Parks. The bill was part of a package of five bills to support military veterans passed Thursday, which Gov. Kay Ivey proclaimed was “Military Appreciation Day” in … Continued
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February 16, 2018
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Commission for “Ethics Reform and Clarification” is pure fantasy

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A Senate joint resolution creating The Code of Ethics Reform and Clarification Commission sponsored by Republican Senators Arthur Orr, President Pro Tem. Del Marsh and Majority Leader Greg Reed has been submitted to the Rules Committee and could be making it’s way through the Senate soon. Creating a commission … Continued
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January 26, 2018

Healthy Food Financing Program is a reality for Alabama

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, an innovative public‐private partnership is officially up and running in Alabama, paving the way to bring fresh food retailers to under-served areas across the state. The Healthy Food Financing Program is administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affair. ADECA will disperse $300,000 in up to $50,000 increments … Continued
November 3, 2017
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Walker County has no easy answers for financial mess

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 21, 2017, State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper) and State Representative Connie Rowe (R-Jasper) met with the Walker County Commission six days after voters went to the polls and rejected a sales tax that the Commission had billed as Walker County’s only way to avoid bankruptcy.  The voters … Continued
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August 24, 2017