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House approve simplified tax form

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 6, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives approved a measure to create a simplified tax form option for Alabama income tax filers similar to the federal 1040EZ. House Bill 346 was sponsored by State Representative Chris Blackshear (R-Smiths). The bill would also allow certain filers who forego … Continued
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April 7, 2017

The end to judicial override in Alabama is imminent

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Alabama’s death penalty sentencing system, which allows judges to override a jury’s recommendation for life in prison, may soon be changing to put the Yellowhammer State in line with all other states that allow capital punishment. On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill … Continued
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April 5, 2017
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Senate should confirm Neil Gorsuch

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) “When we judges don our robes, it doesn’t make us any smarter, but it does serve as a reminder of what’s expected of us: Impartiality and independence, collegiality and courage.” Those are the words of Neil Gorsuch, a current judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the … Continued
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April 3, 2017
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What’s next for Gov. Bentley?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Austrian-British philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein wrote, “A man will be imprisoned in a room with a door that’s unlocked and opens inwards; as long as it does not occur to him to pull rather than push.” It seems evident that Gov. Robert Bentley sits in a similar room without imagining … Continued
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March 22, 2017
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Hypocrisy, injustice from the Alabama Legislature

By Rep. Craig Ford State Legislatures and the US Congress typically have the lowest approval ratings of any government branch or agency, and last week the Alabama Legislature showed exactly why that is. The same State Legislators who made their own pay raises part of the State Constitution, and are subsequently receiving more than a … Continued
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March 22, 2017

Palmer votes against American Health Care Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 16, 2017, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) was one of three Republicans on the House Budget Committee to vote against the American Health Care Act. Congressman Gary Palmer issued the following statement: “We have one opportunity to answer the healthcare crisis the American people are facing. In … Continued
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March 17, 2017

House Passes Defense Appropriations Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 8, 2017, The US House of Representatives passed of HR1301, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017. The Legislation passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 371 to 48. US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) wrote, “The House passed the Fiscal Year 2017 … Continued
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March 15, 2017

Jefferson County cemetery bill passes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 2, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill, HB34, which established a cemetery board to oversee the numerous cemeteries in Jefferson Couty. HB34 was sponsored by Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham). The bill establishes a board funded by some of the money from the Jefferson County … Continued
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March 8, 2017

House approves warrantless trespass bill for schools

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 2, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives voted in favor of House Bill 71 authorizing school principals and college administrators to call Law Enforcement to have people arrested for refusing an order by a school administrator to leave a school campus. HB71 was sponsored by State Representative … Continued
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March 6, 2017

Flowers honored with NASS Award

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, March 3, 2017, the National Associations of Secretaries of State presented an award to former State Representative Steve Flowers (R) for his work as a legislator and for his work as a columnist reporting on Alabama politics. Secretary of State John H. Merrill (R) said that he is … Continued
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March 6, 2017