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Staff Report MONTGOMERY –  “Our actions today represent a victory for Alabama families. This Commission was tough on Mobile Gas. We were even tougher on Alabama Power. By adopting the PSC staff’s recommendation, we have lowered Alabama Power’s potential revenues by up to $65 million per year and ensured that electric rates will remain stable for both … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, Alabama Farmer’s Federation President Jimmy Parnell addressed over 90 assembled members of the St. Clair County Farmer’s Federation. President Jimmy Parnell said that most folks in America have all the food they want. This leads most folks to take food for granted. Parnell said that not only … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released the Affordable Homeowners Insurance Commission Report. The report includes recommendations which could make homeowners insurance more available and affordable particularly for those Alabama residents who live South of Interstate 10, where few insurers are willing to write policies due to the … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby took to the House floor to state her opposition to President Barack Obama’s health care law.  The controversial Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly called Obamacare) was passed in March 2010 before Congresswoman Roby was elected in the 2010 election.  Widespread unpopularity with the … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley was in Foley discussing legislative approval of a series of bills aimed at improving access to affordable homeowners insurance.  The Governor released a written statement with his remarks to the Alabama media.  Governor Bentley was joined by Baldwin County Judge Tim Russell, who is … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) announced that they had conducted a state by state analysis, evaluation, and comparison of building code and enforcement systems for residential buildings. IBHS President and CEO Julie Rochman said, “Building codes are minimum building performance standards that are designed … Continued

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter  Senator Paul Bussman (R) from Cullman County will be holding a press conference Wednesday to discuss Senate Bill 314 after the adjournment of the Senate Health Committee meeting at ~12:30. SB314 would establish a State Board of Midwifery, allow licensed midwives to legally practice in the state of Alabama. According … Continued

Staff Report The city of Anniston’s insurance carrier has asked a court to determine whether it’s required to provide coverage in the case of a current and a former councilman being sued by the Anniston Fraternal Order of Police. Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation is taking the action following the city’s request that it reconsider a … Continued