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Pro-Life Bills Get Favorable Report

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 6, the Alabama House of Representatives Health Committee gave a favorable report to a package of bills aimed at regulating abortions in the State of Alabama. The committee approved HB405, HB491, and HB527 in the House. Alabama Citizens for Life Spokeswoman Cheryl Ciamarra told the Alabama Political … Continued
May 7, 2015

Parental Rights Bill to Have Public Hearing Wednesday in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter House Bill 213, which is designed to protect parental rights, will receive a hearing in the Alabama House of Representatives on Wednesday in the House Judiciary Committee, at 1:30 pm, at the Alabama State House. The bill is sponsored by state Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) who is a … Continued
April 1, 2015

Mike Hubbard Re-Elected As Speaker

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—Mike Hubbard will be the Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives for another term. That is the decision of the House Republican Caucus, which holds a commanding lead in the Alabama House of Representatives. According to sources in the Thursday, November 6 meeting in Montgomery, the House GOP Caucus … Continued
November 7, 2014

HB 195 Passes House: Eliminates Project Labor Agreements on Public Projects

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed HB 195 which eliminates preferential treatment in favor of unions in public construction projects. The legislation was sponsored by Mack Butler (R) from Rainbow City.  Rep. Butler said that HB 195 would prohibit a public project from having a Project Labor … Continued
February 12, 2014

Sewell Appointed to Serve on House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma was appointed by the U.S. House Democratic leadership to join the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. Representative Sewell said.  “I am honored to be appointed by Democratic Leadership to join the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.  The issues … Continued
December 5, 2013

Roby Says that Farm Bill is a Top Legislative Priority for Her

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby said that passage of the oft delayed Farm Bill is a top legislative priority for her and urged the conference committee to show the nation that its leaders can come together and deliver for the American people. Rep. Roby said in a statement to the … Continued
October 31, 2013

Roby Says That Senate Can Avoid Shutdown by Passing House CR

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday the U.S. House of Representatives made changes to a Senate Continuing Resolultion (CR) that would fund the government but would also delay Obamacare for one year and permanently repeal the medical device tax. Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery said, “ObamaCare will not work. ObamaCare enrollment is … Continued
September 30, 2013

Bachus/Roby Support House Passed Republican Measures Promised to Promote Accountability

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday August 2, the Republican controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed a series of bills that are reportedly designed to promote government accountability and stop abuse. Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia said, “We must always remember that ours is a government of the people, by the people, … Continued
August 9, 2013

McCutcheon Launches Re-Election Campaign

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Representative Mac McCutcheon has announced that he will seek a third term to represent district 25 in the Alabama House of Representatives. The 25th district represents parts of Limestone and Madison counties. McCutcheon lives in Huntsville with his wife, Debbie. Together, they have two children and several grandchildren. He is … Continued
August 7, 2013

Aderholt Supports Delaying Obamacare Mandates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville released a written statement supporting H.R. 2667, the Authority for Mandate Delay Act and H.R. 2668, the Fairness for American Families Act. Both bills passed in the U.S. House of Representatives last week. Representative Aderholt said, “Like so many other provisions of the … Continued
July 23, 2013