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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

Brandon Moseley

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

Brandon Moseley

February 21, 2018

House passes education budget

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives passed the largest education trust budget in over 10 years unanimously on Tuesday. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey praised the House for its passage of the education budget and pay raises for education employees. “Today, the House of Representatives passed an education budget similar to … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 14, 2018

House passes bill allowing for additional county economic development tax incentives

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill that will enable additional tax incentives. The bill was negotiated as a part of the deal to land the Toyota-Mazda plant in Limestone County. President Donald Trump was so impressed with the announcement that he included it in his State … Continued

Brandon Moseley

January 31, 2018

House passes bill setting scrapping distinct special elections for US Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed House Bill 17, which would mandate that future special elections for U.S. Senator would coincide with the next regularly scheduled election. The bill was sponsored by state Rep. Steve Clouse, R-Ozark. Clouse said that this was the first vacancy in 39 years … Continued

Brandon Moseley

January 24, 2018