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Strange, Moore, and Figures Lead November Fundraising

By Brandon Moseley and Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) raised the most money of any candidate involved in statewide races.  The Conservative Republican attorney raised $126,665 during the month of November to top the statewide candidates and raise his campaign warchest to an impressive $1,049,153.79. The top fundraiser in … Continued
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December 17, 2013

McClendon Launches July Massacre Out-Raising Opponent 10-to-1

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter 
MONTGOMERY—An unexpected battle is brewing in Senate District 11 as veteran republican lawmaker, Rep. Jim McClendon,(R-Springville), takes on newly-minted GOP Senator Jerry Fielding (R-Sylacauga). But if early campaign contributions are an indication of the final results, this will not be a heated conflict but a bang and then a … Continued
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August 5, 2013

Governor signs Medicaid reform into law

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley signed legislation into law yesterday that would reform Medicaid in Alabama. The Governor was joined by the SB340s sponsors, Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper) and Representative Jim McClendon (R-Springville). The law will establish regional care organizations (RCOs) to manage patient care, however it excludes pharmacies, dentists and … Continued
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June 7, 2013

Will Governor expand Medicaid coverage?

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Due to recent changes in the Medicaid program, many believe Governor Bentley will take this opportunity to expand the reach of Medicaid coverage. Recent legislation sponsored by Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper) passed during the 2013 regular session establishes Regional Care Organizations, which offer a funding alternative to Medicaid. According … Continued
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June 5, 2013

McClendon Announces Run for State Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter SPRINGVILLE–Alabama State Representative Jim McClendon announced on Monday that he is seeking election to the Alabama Senate in the 2014. Rep. McClendon is running in Alabama Senate District 11, which consists of parts of St. Clair, Talladega, and Shelby Counties. Rep. McClendon told ‘The Alabama Political Reporter’ that he … Continued
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June 4, 2013

Second Amendment Activists Gather in Montgomery Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Hundreds of Second Amendment supporters are expected to rally in Montgomery on Tuesday to urge state legislators to pass the Alabama Firearm Freedoms Act in the 2013 legislative session. Conservative activist Al Mickle wrote, “As our state legislators begin the 2013 session, we will stand together, to encourage them … Continued
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February 4, 2013

Health Committee to Hold Medical Marijuana Hearing

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Alabama House Health Committee will hear testimony concerning medical marijuana on Wednesday at 1:00 pm at the Alabama State House. HB2, a bill to legalize medical marijuana in Alabama, is sponsored by State Representative Patricia Todd (D-Jefferson County) will not specially be on the agenda Thursday, but Todd … Continued
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November 13, 2012

Redistricting Changes St. Clair County Senate Delegation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In 2010 voters in St. Clair County elected State Senators Scott Beason (R) from Gardendale and Del Marsh (R) from Anniston to represent them in the Alabama state Senate.  The redistricting plan that was passed by the Alabama state legislature in the spring special session changed the Alabama Senate … Continued
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October 22, 2012

McClendon Says Rapid Justice Department Approval of Legislative Redistricting was a Pleasant Surprise

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday afternoon the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) approved both Alabama’s House and Senate Redistricting plans.  The Co-Chairman of the Alabama Committee of Reapportionment Jim McClendon (R) from Springville told ‘The Alabama Political Reporter’ that, “We were pleasantly surprised” by the swift DOJ approval. Every ten years all the … Continued
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October 8, 2012