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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 16, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) voted to pass the Republican budget out of the House Budget Committee, where he is a member, but says that he will not support it on the floor of the House unless changes are made. Congressman Palmer released a written statement … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 3, The Alabama Constitutional Conservatives held an informational meeting in the “Star Wars” room on the 8th floor of the Alabama Capital Building. Leeds political organizer Deanna Frankowski said, “Government and politicians have gotten away from the Constitution as it is written.” Frankowski said that they … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congress writes the laws. Courts interpret the laws. Presidents enforce the laws. This simplistic mantra has been memorized by school kids since the U.S. Constitution was written in the late 18th Century. It never has exactly worked like that. Presidents, like your local police officer, have always had some … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (R from Haleyville) said that he will continue to keep an eye on Net Neutrality legislation and will work with fellow legislators on a common sense solution. Congressman Aderholt said in his November newsletter, “I’ve heard from many constituents of the Fourth District recently about … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Friday, people from across Alabama will come together for an up-close and personal opportunity with two nationally-known political figures. The Alabama GOP will host Governor Scott Walker (R-Wisconsin) as the keynote speaker at their $150-per-plate summer dinner at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery. ALGOP Chairman Bill Armistead alluded … Continued

Exclusive to Alreporter.com By Bill Britt MONTGOMERY—Last week, Alabama received a visit from one of the country’s leading voices on education reform issues. Lindsey Burke researches and writes on federal and state education issues as the Will Skillman fellow in education policy at The Heritage Foundation. Burke focuses on two critical areas of education policy: … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama issued a written statement after the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 4850, the Enabling Energy Savings Act in a Saturday morning session. Senator Sessions said, “We recently became aware of a federal requirement that was placing jobs at risk in Alabama. This requirement … Continued