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Rep. Moore introduces legislation to ban the sale of all semiautomatic firearms

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, state Rep. Mary Moore, D-Birmingham, came to the floor of the Alabama House of Representatives to announce that she was introducing a resolution in support of the youth movement for mental health and gun control and that she is introducing legislation to ban all semi-automatic firearms. Rep. Moore … Continued
March 2, 2018

Bill allowing county school superintendents to take second jobs passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow county school superintendents to take second or third jobs. It also removes that $600 cap on a county superintendent’s travel expenses. House Bill 31 is sponsored by state Rep. Danny Crawford, R-Athens. Crawford said that, “Current law … Continued
February 21, 2018

2018 Legislative Session just 92 days away

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Halloween is not here yet, and most people are just beginning their Christmas shopping list. That said, it is time to begin preparing for the 2018 Legislative Session. The 2018 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature begins early this year so that the members can go out and campaign … Continued
October 9, 2017

House floor erupts into chaos after Greer’s “Monkey Email” resurfaces

Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Alabama’s House of Representatives came to a halt again Thursday evening over Representative Lynn Greer’s (R-Rogersville) email that had inspired the ire of some black law makers. The email sent the House into chaos on Wednesday with the Alabama House Black Caucus calling the email racist. On the House floor, Representative … Continued
May 19, 2017

Senate Redistricting Bill passes House

Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The Senate redistricting bill cleared the House on Thursday after an 8-hour delay tactic by the House Democrats. The debate about redistricting started early Thursday morning with the House convening at 12:01 a.m. Alabama House Black Caucus members, amid an email they called “racist” sent by Representative Lynn Greer (R-Rogersville), … Continued
May 19, 2017

Legislature a step away from abolishing marriage licenses

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Alabama is one step closer to the elimination of marriage licenses. The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, voting straight down party lines, moved forward a bill that would abolish the licenses. The bill, which has already passed the Senate, now goes to the full House for approval. It did … Continued
April 20, 2017

Economic Incentives Package Passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 10, the Alabama Jobs Act sponsored by Rep. Alan Baker (R-Brewton) was passed by the Alabama House of Representatives and is on its way to the Senate. This bill is reportedly designed to improve the state’s economic development efforts by revamping the incentives offered to companies … Continued
March 11, 2015

Lawsuit Questions Redistricting Plan

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Several groups are suing the State of Alabama, arguing that the new legislative districts are discriminatory against black voters. The three-judge panel began hearing the case on Thursday, which is expected to last four to five days. The Alabama Legislative Black Caucus and the Alabama Association of Black County … Continued
August 9, 2013