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House Passes HB333

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 17, the Alabama House of Representatives passed House Bill 333, sponsored by State Representative Mike Jones (R-Andalusia). Under current Alabama law when a couple divorces and neither parent is unfit generally the courts award custody of the children to one parent and the other parent gets visitation … Continued
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March 21, 2016

Alabama Family Rights Association Opposes HB333

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 10, Alabama Family Rights Association (ALFRA) President Kenneth Paschal urged legislators to vote NO on House Bill 333, sponsored by State Representative Mike Jones (R-Andalusia) or to pass it with an ALFRA endorsed amendment. President Paschal wrote, “House Bill 333 is up for a floor vote in … Continued
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March 14, 2016

Unwired, Rewired or Dead Wired?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—For years, Senators Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) and Jim McClendon (R-Springville) have worked tirelessly to bring twenty-first century technology to Alabama’s school children. With their goal in sight, Gov. Robert Bentley added an executive amendment to the bill passed by the House and Senate, potentially killing the bill altogether. Dial … Continued
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March 10, 2016

Hubbard Takes Revenge on More Critics

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—By now, most are aware that Speaker Mike Hubbard, in a fit of petty retribution, removed Rep. Phil Williams (R-Monrovia) from the chairmanship of the House Technology and Research Committee, replacing him with perceived Hubbard loyalist, Rep. Donnie Chesteen. But, Williams is not the only lawmaker Hubbard punished last … Continued
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February 1, 2016
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Let us turn our thoughts today to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Opinion As many celebrate the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it is the spirit of the revolution be championed that must be remembered because there is still much to overcome. Even though the day celebrating Dr. King’s birth was signed into law in 1983 by President … Continued
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January 18, 2016

Shelby Remains Committed to Repealing Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, December 3, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) released a statement following the Senate’s vote on the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act, reaffirming his commitment to repealing Obamacare (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010). Sen. Shelby said, “For the last five years, the American … Continued
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December 7, 2015

Roby Criticizes Obama’s Power Plan

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, August 10, US Representative Martha Roby, warned that President Obama’s new energy plan will cost American families higher utility bills while costing jobs. Congresswoman Roby said in an email to constituents, “Last week, President Obama announced his ‘Clean Power Plan’ and with it a costly national … Continued
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August 11, 2015

Marsh Says Massive Medicaid Cuts Unlikely to Pass Senate

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 5, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a State General Fund (SGF) budget that slashed the troubled State Medicaid program by a shocking 23 percent. State Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) told reporters before the House vote that he felt that it was very … Continued
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August 6, 2015

House Passes Accountability Act Reforms

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 28, the Alabama House of Representatives passed SB71 which reforms the controversial Alabama Accountability Act of 2013.  The bill was sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) and was carried in the House by Representative Ken Johnson (R-Moulton). The Alabama Accountability Act allows taxpayers to … Continued
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June 1, 2015

Planned Parenthood Rallies to Stop Pro-Life Legislation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 20, Planned Parenthood led dozens of protestors in front of the Alabama State Capital to protest pending Pro-Life legislation being considered by the Alabama legislature.    Planned Parenthood spokeswoman Helen Cox wrote in a statement, “Since the Alabama legislative session began in mid-March, the attack on Alabama’s … Continued
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May 21, 2015