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Connecting the Dots, Facing the Inevitable

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In Montgomery, it is not always easy to connect the dots on a particular piece of legislation or policy, but the latest round of news stories coming from the Office of Gov. Robert Bentley makes it apparent, that the governor wants to expand Medicaid and pay for it with … Continued
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November 20, 2015
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Un-earmarking Is a Common-Sense Approach to Budget Issues

By Sen. Cam Ward Budget cuts. Tax increases. Agency restructurings. We’ve heard and seen it all over the past several months since the Legislature first came to order in early March. Since that time, there has been a regular session and two special sessions. Throughout each, a lot of ideas were bounced off the wall … Continued
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November 2, 2015

Rep. Melton Refuses Governor’s Demands

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, October 13, Rep. Darrio Melton (D-Selma) responded to Governor Bentley’s proposal to reopen rural DMV offices: “Today, Governor Bentley offered a plan to re-open DMV offices across the State, but with a huge catch: rural and Black legislators must commit to vote for “permanent revenue,” which means … Continued
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October 15, 2015

Huckabee Campaigns Across Alabama

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 1, former Arkansas Governor and GOP Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee campaigned across Alabama with stops in Florence, Sylacauga, Selma, and Dothan. The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) spoke with Governor Huckabee in Sylacauga. APR: Russia is bombing targets in Syria and has warned that they might shoot down … Continued
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October 2, 2015

Zeigler Says Cuts are Illegal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, September 30 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) is expected to announce how cuts to state general fund (SGF) programs will impact state services. State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) said in a statement, “Today is the day Gov. Bentley staffers announce cutbacks to some state parks, drivers license … Continued
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September 30, 2015

McClendon Explains Budget Negotiations

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 17, Alabama State Senator Jim McClendon (R-Springville) spoke to the St. Clair County Republican Party at Moody City Hall less than 24 hours after the state legislature finally passed a State General Fund Budget (SGF) after months of debate and political gamesmanship. Sen. McClendon said, “I … Continued
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September 18, 2015

Senate Passes Tax Increases: Budget Deal Appears In Sight

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, September 17, the Alabama Senate passed a tax increase on cigarettes as well as taxes on nursing home beds, and pharmacies.  Tax increases on car titles and auto rentals appear likely when the Senate convenes on Wednesday. The cigarette tax, HB3, was passed on a 21 to … Continued
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September 16, 2015

Republican Reps Who Voted to Raise Taxes Defend Decision

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republicans have always believed in lowering taxes and cutting government’s role at all levels in our lives…until they stopped believing in it.  How do Republican legislators defend their votes to increase taxes in a conservative State, when they were elected just ten months ago promising to never raise taxes, … Continued
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September 14, 2015