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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
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March 23, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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June 18, 2014