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Legislative Redistricting–Now and Then: A perspective from the inside

By Sen. Jabo Waggoner As I listened to the ranting, raving and other histrionics coming from so many members of the Alabama Senate Democratic Caucus regarding the passage of the United States’ constitutionally required reapportionment plan for the next ten years, I was almost amused. How quickly people who have controlled the legislature and the … Continued
June 5, 2012

Armistead Applauds Legislature for their Hard Work on Reapportionment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead released a written statement today regarding the redistricting plan that passed the Alabama Legislature early Thursday morning. Chairman Armistead said, “I would like to applaud our Republican leaders in the Alabama Legislature for working so hard this past year to pass a reapportionment … Continued
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May 25, 2012

Interview: Sen. J.T. “Jabo” Waggoner

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Senator J.T. “Jabo” Waggoner is a Birmingham native who is the current Majority Leader of the Senate. He is also Chairman of the Senate Rules, Confirmations and Local Legislation No. 2 Committees. We spoke with Senator J.T “Jabo” Waggoner about his experience as a legislator and hopes for this … Continued
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March 28, 2012

Alabama House Passes Bill Restoring Promised Pay for National Board Certified Teachers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Representative Merika Coleman (D) from Birmingham issued a statement praising the Alabama State House of Representatives for passing a bill (HB 251) restoring salary supplements for teachers with National Board Certifications.  National Board Certification is a rigorous process. To attain full National Board Certification a teacher must have … Continued
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March 26, 2012

Dems block teachers bill

From the Office of Senator Greg Reed and Senate Majority Leader Jabo Waggoner MONTGOMERY – A bill that would have provided funding for classroom supplies in Alabama schools was blocked yesterday by Senate Democrats, leaving teachers and parents left holding the bag to continue paying out of pocket for these expenses. Senate Bill 257, sponsored by Senator … Continued
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March 8, 2012

AG Announces House Passage of Bill for Overtime in Law Enforcement Pensions

Staff Report From the Office of Attorney General Luther Strange (MONTGOMERY)—Attorney General Luther Strange announced that the House of Representatives Tuesday approved a bill in his legislative package that would allow the calculation of overtime pay toward retirement benefits for state employees. Attorney General Strange advocated this legislation to provide this benefit for law enforcement and … Continued
February 29, 2012

BILL TO COVER TEACHER CERTIFICATION EXPENSES CLEARS HOUSE COMMITTEE

By Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter From the Office of Rep. Jay Love MONTGOMERY – A bill providing $2.3 million to cover expenses for teachers seeking national board certification passed through committee Wednesday, reaffirming the Legislature’s commitment to helping educators excel in their profession. Rep. Jay Love (R-Montgomery), who chairs the Education Ways and Means … Continued
February 16, 2012