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House passes bill for electronic monitoring of prisoners on work release

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would subject prisoners on work release to electronic monitoring. House Bill 151 was sponsored by State Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne. “I’m glad to see support for this legislation coming from both sides of the aisle,” Simpson said. “I think this again highlights that this bill … Continued

March 11, 2020

House committee approves bill allowing law enforcement to tow a vehicle if driver has no license

Wednesday, the Alabama House Public Safety Committee gave a favorable report to a bill that gives officers the power to have a vehicle towed if the driver does not have a valid driver’s license. House Bill 34 is sponsored by State Representative Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle. Stadthagen said that under current Alabama law the law enforcement … Continued

February 27, 2020

Sewell praises committee passage of tax legislation

Thursday, the House Ways & Means Committee passed a series of bills that are designed to invest in our workforce, families and economy, including several bills supported by U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) that will directly impact Alabamians living in the 7th Congressional District. Sewell praised the legislation. “The Ways & Means Committee passed historic … Continued

June 24, 2019

Brooks criticizes CNN coverage

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, gave a speech last week on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in which he rebuked CNN for what he called “vitriol, prejudice, bias, and deception” in their reporting. Brooks called CNN “Fake News King.” “While CNN has had a rotten, no good, horrible week, the American people have … Continued

January 28, 2019

Bill to extend stand-your-ground laws to churches passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives passed the Church defense bill, House Bill 34 last Thursday. HB34, sponsored by State Rep. Lynn Greer, R-Rogersville, gives churches a certain degree of civil immunity if a church attendee is forced to defend himself in church. “You got nuts everywhere just like you … Continued

February 19, 2018

Rogers supports President Trump’s orders on Healthcare; Sewell disagrees

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, President Donald Trump issued an executive order affecting millions of Americans healthcare insurance. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, issued a statement supporting the president. “Obamacare is a very flawed law and I am glad President Trump signed an executive order today to help out hard-working families across East … Continued

October 16, 2017

Rep. Johnny Mack Morrow to focus on education in challenging Sen. Larry Stutts in District 6

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Rep. Johnny Mack Morrow, a Democrat from Red Bay, Alabama, is risking his longtime House seat for the possibility of moving upstairs to the Alabama Senate where he hopes to focus on public education in Alabama. He plans to run against incumbent State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) to represent … Continued

June 23, 2017

Brooks qualifies for Senate; Henry expected to qualify on Wednesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, May 15, 2017, US Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) went to Alabama Republican Party Headquarters in Hoover to announce his candidacy for the US Senate vacated by Sen. Jeff Sessions (R). Sessions resigned after he was confirmed as US Attorney General. Congressman Brooks said that he was running because … Continued

May 16, 2017

Brooks to announce he is running for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, May 14, 2017, US Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) is expected to announce that he is running for the US Senate seat currently held by Sen. Luther Strange (R). Congressman Brooks, a Freedom Caucus member, is one of the most conservative members of the US House of Representatives. … Continued

May 15, 2017