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Every GOP House incumbent who ran was re-nominated

Tuesday, Republican voters re-nominated all 15 GOP House incumbents who faced opposition without runoffs. Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, and House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, released a statement on the vote of support for the House Republican Caucus. “Since gaining control of the Legislature in 2010, House Republicans have worked hard to … Continued
June 7, 2018

Walt Maddox: Legislature failed to do their jobs this session

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Walt Maddox released a statement critical of the Republican supermajority following the end of the 2018 legislative session. “Yesterday, the majority of Alabamians went to work with the full expectation of doing their jobs,” Maddox said. “The same cannot be said about the super-majorities in the legislature which again ended another session failing to … Continued
April 2, 2018

Speaker gives Legislature either a high B or a low A for legislative session

Following the adjournment of the 2018 regular legislative session, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, said that he would grade the session a high B or a low A. “In terms of efficiency, cooperation, and significant legislation passed, the 2018 regular session should be considered among the most successful in recent years,” McCutcheon said … Continued
March 30, 2018

Dangerous dogs bill passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill holding dog owners criminally liable if their dog attacks, maims, or kills someone. Senate Bill 232 was sponsored by Sen. Steve Livingston, R-Scottsboro.  The legislation is named “Emily’s Law” after Emily Colvin, 24, who was killed by a pack of … Continued
March 1, 2018

Ainsworth files legislation to train, arm school teachers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, state Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, introduced legislation to allow trained and certified teachers and school administrators to carry guns in school as the last line of defense against the growing school shooters problem. “As a parent of three kids that attend this school I think I can share … Continued
February 21, 2018

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
December 18, 2017

Republican leaders say Hammon guilty plea is evidence laws are working

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Republican House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, and Alabama Republican Party Chairwoman Terry Lathan said Rep. Micky Hammon’s guilty plea on Tuesday is evidence the laws are working as they should. “We must not tolerate elected officials who abuse their offices for personal gain, but the guilty pleas that … Continued
September 27, 2017

Reaction to Hammon guilty plea

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, former House Majority Leader Mickey Hammon, R-Decatur, pleaded guilty to federal mail fraud charges.  Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan denounced Hammon saying that the former number two man in the House leadership had failed to honor his oath. “The people of Alabama expect our elected officials to … Continued
September 27, 2017

Rep. Connie Rowe will chair House Republican Platform Committee

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter State Rep. Connie Rowe, R-Jasper, vice chair of the House Republican Caucus, will chair this year’s Caucus Platform Committee, the influential committee that sets Republican priorities for the legislative session. House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, announced the appointment Monday in a release. “Because of the judgment and leadership … Continued
September 19, 2017