Mac McCutcheon

AG candidate Alice Martin addresses conservative groups

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republican candidate for Attorney General Alice Martin on Tuesday addressed conservative groups at their legislative session preview meeting in the Alabama Statehouse. Martin is a former U.S. Attorney under President George W. Bush and is a former Alabama Deputy Attorney General under then Attorney General  Luther Strange. Martin said … Continued

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January 10, 2018

McCutcheon, Ward, Whatley, and Patterson awarded for autism bill efforts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The National Autism Law Summit was held in San Diego, California.  Several members of the Alabama legislative delegation were awarded as legislative champions for their efforts to pass legislation requiring that insurers cover autism therapy.  State Representative Jim Patterson, R-Meridianville, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, state Senate … Continued

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January 2, 2018

Opinion

2018 might be better … cautious warning aside

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When we look back over 2017, it would seem there is little cause for celebration, and yet, there are signs of a better year to come. As we ponder the coming year, here are some things to keep in mind. Happening in the House Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon … Continued

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December 29, 2017

Prosecutors say former Republican House Majority Leader Micky Hammon should turn over $50,000

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Federal prosecutors are asking a federal judge to order former Alabama Republican House Majority Leader Micky Hammon to turn over more than $50,000 as part of a guilty plea to a charge of mail fraud stemming from improper campaign finance practices. In a motion filed Tuesday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office … Continued

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December 28, 2017

The F-35s are coming to Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced that the Alabama Air National Guard’s 187th Fighter Wing has been chosen as the home for the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jet. “I am thrilled and very pleased that the 187th Fighter Wing has been chosen as the home … Continued

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December 22, 2017

Juvenile Justice Reform Task Force releases recommendations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, the Alabama Juvenile Justice Task Force delivered a set of policy recommendations to Gov. Kay Ivey and other state leaders aimed at protecting public safety, holding youthful offenders accountable, controlling costs and improving outcomes for youth, families and communities. The recommendations to help get troubled children back on … Continued

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December 19, 2017

House Republican Caucus releases legislative agenda

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the Alabama House Republican Caucus released its 2018 “Flag, Family, and Country” legislative agenda. House Republicans say that it is a package of nine measures designed to provide protections for Alabama families, extend benefits to active duty soldiers and military veterans and encourage respect for the U.S. Flag … Continued

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December 18, 2017

Alabama Grocers Association announces Annual Awards

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, the Alabama Grocers Association held their annual Food Industry Finest Luncheon on honoring their retailer, wholesaler and vendor of the year award winners. Speakers included Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, President Pro Tempore of the Senate Del Marsh, R-Anniston, and Motivational … Continued

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November 7, 2017

Sen. John Cornyn endorses Roy Moore for Senate

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, announced that he is endorsing Republican candidate Roy Moore in Alabama’s special election for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by Jeff Sessions. “Alabamians will soon elect a new U.S. Senator and I hope they will vote for the candidate who will follow in … Continued

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October 26, 2017