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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

Jefferson County Bill to Separate Water and Sewer Bills Passes Out of Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Representative Mary Moore (D) from Birmingham says that she has many constituents that can not pay for water because of the rising sewer bill that is combined with Jefferson County water bills.  To combat this, the Representative from the City of Birmingham is sponsoring legislation, House Bill 424, which … Continued
March 3, 2014

Candidates Addresses Tea Party Group

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, February 20th, Joe Freeman and nine other Republican candidates addressed the Rainy Day Patriots at their candidate’s forum. Freeman is running for Alabama House District 44, representing the Trussville and Clay area of Jefferson County. Rep. Arthur Payne (R) from Trussville has served for 44 years but … Continued
March 3, 2014

Jefferson County Delegation Votes to Disburse $1.5 Million to Schools

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Jefferson County House Legislative Delegation met on Wednesday to discuss what to do with surplus funds that are earmarked for use by the Jefferson County Legislative delegation. Jefferson County has an estimated 60,000 concealed carry permit holders.  Every year those citizens renew their permit.  $2.50 of that concealed carry … Continued
February 28, 2014

B’ham Water Works Bill Causing Discord in Legislature (w/video)

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter All will remember the days before the beginning of this year’s 2014 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature when “non-controversy” was the prediction of the day. Most now though will concede, that that idea has flown out the window, with half the session over and bills flying out of … Continued
February 20, 2014

Amari Qualifies for District 44

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, February 6, Trussville resident John Amari (R) formally qualified for the June 3rd Republican Primary to represent Alabama House of Representatives District 44. Amari, 32, together with his wife, Amber, and their three children: John Paul (5), Maya (3) and two month old Vinny filed the qualification … Continued
February 7, 2014

Childers Announces Candidacy for Jeffco Judge

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Jefferson County Judge Suzanne Childers announced on Monday that she is seeking election as a Jefferson County Judge in this year’s election and announced that she is holding a campaign kickoff and fund raiser on Thursday. Judge Childers said in a written statement released to Facebook, “I have … Continued
January 8, 2014

Wheeler Challenges Williams in HD47

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House District 47 Republican Primary is already starting to get heated. Former Jefferson County Republican Party Chairman David Wheeler of Vestavia has been actively campaigning in House District 47, challenging Republican incumbent, Jack Williams also from Vestavia. Former Chairman Wheeler said in a written statement, “I am … Continued
December 10, 2013

Amari Holds Kickoff Event in Trussville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, Trussville attorney John Amari (R) formerly kicked off his candidacy in the June 3rd Republican Primary to represent Alabama House of Representatives District 44 with a picnic and reception at a pavilion in the Trussville mall. Over 100 friends and family joined Amari at the event. Amari … Continued
November 27, 2013