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Stop the crisis: Close the loopholes

Since Democrats took control of the House of Representatives, they have turned a blind eye to infanticide, promoted over-regulation of American businesses and sought socialist measures in the United States, oftentimes at the expense of the taxpayer. They have also made it clear that they stand for open borders by ignoring the ongoing crisis at … Continued
May 14, 2019

Brooks: Green New Deal should be scrapped

Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, signed the discharge petition for H.Res. 132, a resolution calling for consideration of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s, D-New York, Green New Deal. If 218 U.S. House of Representatives members sign the discharge petition, there will be a House floor vote on Ocasio-Cortez’s proposal, which Brooks derided as the “Green Raw Deal.” … Continued
May 10, 2019

Alabama Democrat condemned for remarks on abortion bill

On Wednesday, Republicans denounced comments by State Rep. John Rogers, D-Birmingham, suggesting that children killed in abortions would have to be killed in the electric chair later if they had lived. Rogers made the comments on the floor of the Alabama Statehouse on Tuesday while debating State Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur, over a Pro-Life bill that … Continued
May 2, 2019

House passes bill requiring that insurance companies pay homeowners claims in a timely manner

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday requiring that insurance companies pay claims to homeowners within 14 days of completion of insured repairs. House Bill 139 was sponsored by State Rep. K.L. Brown, R-Jacksonville. Rep. Brown said that there have been instances where the insurance company approved the claim. The homeowner hired a … Continued
April 30, 2019

Legislature passes bill to allow Alabama nurses to obtain multi-state licenses

Thursday, the Alabama legislature approved legislation allowing Alabama nurses to become licensed in multiple states. Senate Bill 38 is sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed, R-Jasper. The bill was carried in the Alabama House of Representatives by state Rep. April Weaver, R-Alabaster. Weaver is a nurse herself. SB38 passed the House of Representatives on … Continued
April 26, 2019

House passes bill to give candidates more time to file statements of economic interest

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday to give candidates five days after the date of filing their candidate qualifying forms to file their required statement of economic interests. House Bill 259 is sponsored by State Rep. Bob Fincher, R-Woodland. Fincher said under current law, a candidate is required to file their statement … Continued
April 22, 2019

House Committee passes abortion ban

Wednesday, the Alabama House Health Committee approved legislation that would effectively ban abortions in the state of Alabama. HB314 is sponsored by state Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur. Collin’s bill is a simple abortion ban. Rep. Collins admits the bill conflicts with the 1973 5-4 Roe v. Wade decision that declared abortion a discovered constitutional right. … Continued
April 18, 2019

Speaker: Don’t expect House action on comprehensive ethics reform

On Thursday, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, addressed reporters about the week’s legislative accomplishments. On Wednesday, a controversial rewrite of state ethics laws appeared to stall in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Reporters asked McCutcheon if the House of Representatives would introduce their own comprehensive ethics reform bill. “No, I don’t see any comprehensive … Continued
April 15, 2019