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State Senate votes down term limits for state lawmakers

The Alabama State Senate on Wednesday voted down a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would have imposed term limits on Alabama state legislators. Senate Bill 127 was sponsored by Senator Bill Hightower, R-Mobile. Under SB127 legislators would have been limited to just three 4 year terms in both the Alabama House of Representatives and Alabama Senate. … Continued
March 23, 2018

House OKs earmarked car rental tax for Birmingham stadium, BJCC expansion

Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would allow the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center to renovate and expand. It would also allow the facility to build an open-air football stadium adjacent to their existing facility. Senate Bill 311 is sponsored by state Sen. J.T. “Jabo” Waggoner, R-Vestavia. SB311 was carried in the House … Continued
March 21, 2018

Legislature expected to deal with budgets this week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives will meet today to consider the state General Fund Budget (SGF). The state of Alabama is unique among the states in that most of the money is earmarked for specific purposes allowing the legislature little year to year flexibility in moving funds around. The … Continued
March 13, 2018

Speculation swirls around new Birmingham Water Works Board

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter For several years, lawmakers from Birmingham, Jefferson and surrounding counties have engaged in a turf war to reform the Birmingham Waterworks Board (BWWB). Even now, as the much sought after reforms have become law, as of January 1, 2017, the fight to maintain the status quo continues in backrooms … Continued
January 3, 2017

Shelby Speaks to MARC in Vestavia

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, January 9, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) told a packed house at the Mid Alabama Republican Club in Vestavia Hills that he always wanted to earn his way and that is what he wants to do. Senator Richard Shelby said that he was elected to the Alabama … Continued
January 11, 2016

Senate GOP Conference Holding Big Luncheon

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—If having a tasty lunch with 26 Republican State Senators next week tickles your fancy, you might consider writing a big check for the privilege. Just days before the beginning of the 2015 Legislative session, the Alabama Senate Republican Conference, Inc., is hosting a fundraising luncheon. The Conference is … Continued
February 11, 2015

Senate Announces Committee Assignments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 14, the Alabama Senate announced its committee assignments for the next four years. (See full list of committee assignments here.) State Senator Tom Whatley (R) will chair the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forest Committee. Sen. Slade Blackwell (R) will be the chairman of the Banking & … Continued
January 15, 2015

Libertarian Candidate Pearson Speaks to Jefferson County Bamacarry

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Libertarian candidate, Chase Pearson, recently spoke to the Jefferson County Chapter of Bamacarry at their monthly meeting at Niki’s West in Birmingham. Chase Pearson is the President and CEO of Magic City Online.  Pearson served in the U.S. Marine Corps.  Pearson introduced his wife, Victoria, saying, “She is meaner … Continued
June 18, 2014

VIDEO: Governor Stood Up By Senators at Confirmations Committee Meeting

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Governor Robert Bentley showed up to testify before the Alabama Senate Confirmations Committee, which was scheduled to meet on Wednesday at 4:30, to consider appointees to Alabama State University’s Board of Trustees. The problem was – as the Governor himself put it – “No one showed up except me.” … Continued
March 21, 2014

Attempt to Push Through B’ham Water Works Bill Fails in Senate

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Yesterday, the Alabama Senate unexpectedly took up for discussion an issue that has proved to be one of the most contested points of debate this session – a bill addressing the Birmingham Water Works board. Although some of the details differ in the House and Senate bills, the thrust … Continued
March 6, 2014