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Stealing the Statehouse

Speaker Urges Members to Arrive Early in Montgomery Where He Will be Waiting in His Limo

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) is urging many members of the Alabama House of Representatives to come to Montgomery on Monday night. This is to avoid the severe winter weather that is predicted to effect much of the Northern and North Central part of the state. The email asking legislators to … Continued
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February 10, 2014

Final List for Alabama House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Qualifying is now closed for office in Alabama.  The Alabama House of Representatives has been firmly in Republican control since the 2010 election.  Alabama Republicans are hopeful that they can hold on to their super-majority, while Democrats hope that voters will return them to the majority in 2010. Here … Continued
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February 8, 2014

Republicans Running for Alabama House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter There are only hours left to qualify for office in Alabama.  The Alabama House of Representatives has been firmly in Republican control since the 2010 election.  Alabama Republicans are hopeful that they can hold on to their super-majority, while Democrats hope that voters will return them to the majority … Continued
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February 7, 2014

Update to the State House Candidates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter There are still two days left to qualify for office.  The Alabama House of Representatives has been firmly in Republican control since the 2010 election.  Alabama Republicans are hopeful that they can keep their super-majority, while Democrats hope that voters will return them to the majority in 2010. Here … Continued
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February 7, 2014

Alabama Legislature Honors Military During Joint Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, February 6, 2014, in honor of Military Appreciation Day, the Alabama Legislature convened a Joint Session Thursday to pay tribute to the members of the United States Armed Forces and to highlight legislation that is aimed at strengthening Alabama’s role as a military-friendly state. The featured speaker … Continued
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February 7, 2014

Republicans Running for Alabama House

By Brandon Moseley
 Alabama Political Reporter Only two days remain to qualify for office. The Alabama House of Representatives has been firmly in Republican control since the 2010 election. Alabama Republicans are hopeful that they can keep their super-majority, while Democrats hope that voters will return them to the majority in 2010. Here is a rundown … Continued
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February 6, 2014

Republicans Announce Alabama Future Workforce Initiative

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter House Republicans held a news conference on Tuesday to unveil the ‘Alabama Future Workforce Initiative.’  The dual enrollment bill is part of the Alabama House Republican Caucus’ ‘Commonsense Conservative’ legislative agenda for the 2014 legislative session.  Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R) from Auburn was joined by … Continued
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February 6, 2014

House Bill Will Politicize Examiner of Public Accounts Office

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Freshman Rep. Ed Henry (R-Decatur) has proposed a bill that would place the Examiner of Public Accounts under the State Auditor’s Office. Henry recently criticized the Office of Public Accounts for what he deemed excessive pay for the Assistant Chief Examiner. This was little more than just a theatrical … Continued
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February 5, 2014

Riley PAC: Well-Muscled But Not Quite A Sexy Beast

By Bill Britt
 Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Alabama 2014 Political Action Committee led by former Gov. Bob Riley, now lobbyist in chief, raised a total of $97,750 in January, according to the PAC’s FCPA filings. The PAC, a quasi-partnership between Riley, Speaker Mike Hubbard and Senate President Pro-Tem Del Marsh, is the machine that was … Continued
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February 5, 2014

Republican Senate Votes to End Freedom of the Press

By Bill Britt
 Alabama Political Reporter January 23, 2014: an infamous day for the people of Alabama; one they should always remember. Sadly, most do not know what happened that day because the press, as a whole, has said little about it. In the near future, they may not have the ability to do so. … Continued
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February 4, 2014