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Roby announces committee assignments

U.S. Representative Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, has announced that she will continue to serve on the House Appropriations and Judiciary Committees during the 116th Congress. On the Appropriations Committee, Roby will serve on the Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, the Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science. … Continued
February 1, 2019

Senators criticize Trump’s remarks on Ford as Kavanaugh vote is fast tracked

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) delivered its report to the White House on allegations that Supreme Court nominee Brett M Kavanaugh sexually assaulted women in the 1980s. The White House has transmitted the report to the Senate Judiciary Committee. After receiving the report on late Wednesday, White House Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah said … Continued
October 4, 2018

Will Christine Blasey Ford testify before Senate Judiciary Committee or not?

Christine Blasey Ford has alleged that she was groped by Brett Kavanaugh when they were both teenagers and that another student had to pull him off of her. That student, Kavanaugh’s Georgetown Prep classmate Mark Judge denies Ford’s account. Judge said Ford’s allegation never happened: “It’s just absolutely nuts. I never saw Brett act that … Continued
September 21, 2018

UltraViolet says Kavanaugh nomination must be withdrawn over sexual misconduct allegation

Brett Kavanaugh appeared to be a sure confirmation, likely this week; until U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-California) presented claims that Kavanaugh may have abused a young woman at a pool party in the 1980s when both Kavanaugh and his accuser were teens. Friday, the ‘New Yorker’ published a piece about how Senate Democrats referred a … Continued
September 18, 2018

Group holds rally to urge Sen. Jones to vote no on Kavanaugh confirmation

A rally was held Sunday at Birmingham’s Railroad Park to urge U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D) to vote “No” on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court Confirmation. An estimated 125 people gathered in Birmingham to show just how many Alabamians oppose Kavanaugh’s confirmation. The group claims that Brett Kavanaugh is a threat to health care access, … Continued
September 3, 2018

Setting the record straight

Congressman Henry J. Hyde from Illinois served in the House of Representatives from 1975 to 2007. During his expansive career in Congress, Hyde was a strong voice for the conservative agenda. If his name sounds familiar, you may remember him for being the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment of President Bill … Continued
May 7, 2018

Joint custody bill gets favorable report from Senate committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to legislation to make joint custody a uniform starting point for all children in divorce/separation cases. Senate Bill 211, known as the Children’s Equal Access Act, is sponsored by State Sen. Larry Stutts, R-Sheffield.  Sen. Stutts’ bill would clarify Alabama law … Continued
February 26, 2018

Bill to loosen marijuana laws gets favorable report from committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday gave a favorable report to a bill that would decrease the criminal penalties for marijuana possession. Senate Bill 251, sponsored by Sen. Dick Brewbaker, R-Montgomery, would reclassify the possession of 1 ounce of less of marijuana as a fine-only offense. It would also … Continued
February 22, 2018

Bill to allow police to arrest shoplifters in stores is carried over in committee

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to carry over a bill that would have made it easier and quicker for police to arrest shoplifters at last weeks committee meeting. Senate Bill 58 is sponsored by state Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville. Chambliss said that the Prattville Police Department has had some … Continued
February 20, 2018