House of Representatives

Secretary of State to Test New Reporting Results System House District 5 Special Election

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, September 29, Republican voters in Alabama House District 5 in Limestone County go to the polls to elect the Republican candidate to run in the special election for District 5. HD5 became vacant when state Representative Dan Williams (R-Athens) died.  The Office of the Secretary of … Continued

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September 25, 2015

District 5 Republicans Go to the Polls Tuesday, September 29

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter If you live in House District 5, and are voting Republican, election time is once again upon you. Republican voters go to the polls on September 9 to pick their party’s candidate to represent the Alabama House of Representatives District in Limestone County. Five Republicans are contending for … Continued

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September 24, 2015

House Ways & Means Committee Passes Tax Increases

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, September 9, the Alabama House Ways & Means Committee met to consider a controversial series of revenue measures in an attempt to pass a State General Fund (SGF) budget. Republicans passed a number of revenue bills in rapid fire fashion over the objections of House Democrats. State … Continued

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September 10, 2015

Vietnam Veterans of America Holding District 5 Candidates Forum

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On August 11, the Vietnam Veterans of America in Limestone County have announced a Candidate Meet and Greet for the State House District 5 special election. The event will be held on August 11th from six to eight pm at the Vietnam Veterans Building, 17915 Elm St. in … Continued

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August 5, 2015

Ford Says Democrats Willing To Help Solve Budget Crisis

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, July 24, the House Democratic Caucus announced in a statement that they were willing to meet with the GOP House leadership to solve the State General Fund (SGF) budget crisis. House Minority Leader Craig Ford said in a statement, “We’re reaching out to the leadership in … Continued

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July 27, 2015

Palmer and Byrne Vote Against Sanctuary Cities

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter  Thursday, July 23 U.S. Representatives Gary Palmer (R from Hoover) and Bradley Byrne (R from Montrose) both voted in favor of H.R. 3009, the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act, which passed the House today.  This bill cuts off specific federal law enforcement grants for “sanctuary” cities.  The … Continued

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July 24, 2015

July 27 Deadline to Qualify for House District 5 Special Election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 14, the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee, acting on behalf of the Alabama Republican Party, announced a resolution opening candidate qualifying and accepting 5:00pm Monday, July 27, as the deadline to qualify as a Republican to fill the vacancy in Alabama House District 5, created by the … Continued

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July 16, 2015

Hubbard Says Gaming Bills Waste Time

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 14, the Alabama Legislature returned to Montgomery for a special session called by Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) to pass a State General Fund (SGF) budget. Many across the State have speculated that the legislature might pass some sort of gambling bill to let the voters … Continued

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July 14, 2015

Earmarking and Budget Reform Committee Meets

  By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 11, the Speaker’s Commission on Earmarking and Budget Reform met for the very first time on the last day of the 2015 regular Legislative session. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn), told the members of his commission that there are two different prongs … Continued

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June 15, 2015