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Cavanaugh Blasts Dunn Over Proposal, Unions Rally at State House (w/video)

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, just as the lawmakers were kicking back into gear for the new legislative week, some interesting political action was happening just down the street in Montgomery at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Alabama Public Service Commission. The Public Service Commission, composed of President Twinkle Cavanaugh, and … Continued

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February 7, 2014

Democrat Joe Hubbard Announces AG Race (w/video)

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Yesterday, in the State House joint press room, Democrat Joe Hubbard announced his intentions to run against incumbent Republican Luther Strange for Alabama Attorney General this November. His announcement can be viewed here. The Montgomery native began his talk with a mention to his great-grandfather: “As my great grandfather Senator Lister … Continued

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February 7, 2014

Amended Revolving Door Bill Passes Senate after Chaotic Fight on Floor (w/video)

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Late yesterday afternoon, the Alabama Senate passed an amended version of the so called “revolving door” legislation, but not without a serious debacle over an amendment proposed by veteran Democratic Senator Hank Sanders. At one point, chaos broke out on the floor as Senate Democratic leadership hurried to the … Continued

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February 5, 2014

Questions Over Wilcox Supporters FB Tactics Loom as HD104 Polls Open, MCPSS Investigating Employee’s Actions on Site

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Polling precincts are now open in Alabama House District 104, which covers areas in south Mobile County, for a special election that was delayed from last week due to the severe weather conditions. However, some in the district, particularly active Theodore High School alumni, may have thoughts other than … Continued

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February 4, 2014

Alabama Democrats Back Tuskegee Mayor in Voting Rights Lawsuit (w/video)

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Democratic Party is splintered in many ways. Last weekend’s regular organizational meeting of the body proved, though, that a commitment to voting rights – and gambling – is not one of those ways. During the meeting, Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford came before the body to ask that … Continued

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February 4, 2014

Alabama Democratic Party Stonewalls Proposed Diversity Amendment (w/video)

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Last Saturday, February 1st, the State Democratic Executive Committee – the governing body of the Alabama Democratic Party – met in Montgomery at the Renaissance Hotel for their regularly scheduled organizational meeting. The meeting, presided over by recently-confirmed chairwoman Nancy Worley, had been anticipated as a possible resolution point … Continued

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February 3, 2014

Proposal Would End Life-to-Death Sentence Conversions When Jury Objects

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Senator Hank Sanders, D-Selma, has put forward a bill, Senate Bill 244, that would prevent a practice unique to Alabama known as “sentence conversion” in which a judge is allowed to override a jury recommendation of life without parole in favor of execution. It is currently pending committee … Continued

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February 3, 2014

Snow, Bestiality and the Working Unemployed: Week Three’s Goat Hill Update

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter This Friday, citizens across Alabama – many of whom are just now settling in from the frosty conditions – have some legislative news to catch up on. Although one legislative day was effectively wasted, both the Senate and the House did manage to meet for some business this week, … Continued

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January 31, 2014

Roger Bedford Criticizes SB11 (w/video)

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter After the passage of his expungement bill in the Alabama Senate, Democrat Roger Bedford spoke with APR about that proposal, and other topics. One issue we asked about was Senate Bill 11, a proposal that passed the body after multiple filibusters by Democrats. The legislation, which is pending committee … Continued

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January 31, 2014

Terri Sewell, Hank Sanders, Joe Reed, CBC Ask for Appointment of Black Judge

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter The struggle to get an African-American appointment to a now-vacant seat on the United States Circuit Court of Appeals has now gone even further. Late last week, US House Representative Terri Sewell visited the White House with some special guests to lobby the President for a black appointment to … Continued

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January 31, 2014