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By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Only two weeks into the official 2014 primary season, many candidates have already filed with the new online reporting system through the Fair Campaign Practices Act.  Many of those who have filed are incumbents, with a one newcomer entering the game. Seven of the 35 incumbent senators have filed … Continued
June 24, 2013

Governor rumored to be casting a wary-eye at so-called campaign reform

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A gathering storm of suspicion may very well sink what a republican senator calls “clarifications” to the Fair Campaign Practices Act. SB445, sponsored by Bryan Taylor (R-Prattville), quietly passed the Senate on April 30, with 24 Yea and 6 Nay votes. Then, on the next to last day of the … Continued
May 14, 2013

Hubbard’s House Conference Hauls in Cash

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week (May 15th, 2013) with legislation still pending before the Alabama House of Representatives, all business stopped for a House Republican fundraiser. The Alabama House Republican Conference—led by Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard—raised around $100,000 dollars at the 90 minute event. Thus putting an exclamation point on … Continued
May 11, 2013

House Passes Law Enforcement Consolidation Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In another victory for Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R) from Anniston the Alabama House of Representatives passed his plan to consolidate law enforcement functions in the state of Alabama. Senator Marsh has worked on law enforcement consolidation for over a year. Senator Marsh has made simplifying and … Continued
March 4, 2013

“YES” Vote on Amendment 8 will slash pay for lawmakers, tie it to median income

By Sen. Bryan Taylor (R-Prattville) and Rep. Mike Ball (R-Huntsville) On Tuesday, Nov. 6, Alabama voters will have a unique opportunity: voting to cut state lawmakers’ pay. A “yes” vote on Amendment 8 will: Repeal the 62% backdoor pay raise the Democrat-led legislature gave itself in 2007 (under the guise of an “expense allowance”). Repeal … Continued
October 25, 2012

Mitt Romney to visit Huntsville for presidential campaign fundraiser, WHNT reports

Staff Report HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will be in Huntsville July 16 for a fundraising dinner, according to The Times’ news partner, WHNT News 19. State Rep. Mike Ball, R-Madison, confirmed the visit. “Governor Romney will be coming to Huntsville, and we look forward to having him,” … Continued
June 5, 2012