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Amended Revolving Door Bill Passes Senate after Chaotic Fight on Floor (w/video)

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Late yesterday afternoon, the Alabama Senate passed an amended version of the so called “revolving door” legislation, but not without a serious debacle over an amendment proposed by veteran Democratic Senator Hank Sanders. At one point, chaos broke out on the floor as Senate Democratic leadership hurried to the … Continued
February 5, 2014

Jenkins Clarification on Gay Marriage Position

By Matt Jenkins Republican Candidate for the Seventh Congressional District Yesterday, I attempted to make my stance known on legal issues surrounding marriage and how the 14th amendment to the constitution, regarding equal protection, requires citizens to be treated equally. From response to my comments, it became clear to me that there is confusion in … Continued
February 4, 2014

Hubbard’s Fundraising Efforts Wounded by Scandal

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last year, Speaker of the House told the Young Republicans that he had $10 million in campaign funds on hand as part of his “incumbent protection plan.” To date, Hubbard has raised very little money and certainly nothing approaching $10 million. So, Hubbard either misspoke or outright lied to the Young Republicans. According … Continued
February 4, 2014

Questions Over Wilcox Supporters FB Tactics Loom as HD104 Polls Open, MCPSS Investigating Employee’s Actions on Site

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Polling precincts are now open in Alabama House District 104, which covers areas in south Mobile County, for a special election that was delayed from last week due to the severe weather conditions. However, some in the district, particularly active Theodore High School alumni, may have thoughts other than … Continued
February 4, 2014

Political Newcomer Announces Candidacy for Alabama State Senate District 35

Staff Report “For years middle and working class people have been misled by politicians using social wedge issues to gain our votes only to do the economic bidding of big insurance companies and other wealthy donors,” said candidate Beau Doolittle. “This campaign isn’t about any national politicians, brand names or symbols. This is a local … Continued
February 4, 2014

Ronnie Blair Announces He Will Run for Superintendent of Madison County Schools

Staff Report Today, Ronnie Blair, Principal of Sparkman Middle School announced that he will run in the Republican Primary for Superintendent of Madison County Schools.  Blair has been a principal in Madison County since 1997.  Sparkman Middle School is home to approximately 812 students and 82 staff members.  Under Blair’s leadership, Sparkman Middle School was … Continued
February 4, 2014

Alabama Democratic Party Stonewalls Proposed Diversity Amendment (w/video)

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Last Saturday, February 1st, the State Democratic Executive Committee – the governing body of the Alabama Democratic Party – met in Montgomery at the Renaissance Hotel for their regularly scheduled organizational meeting. The meeting, presided over by recently-confirmed chairwoman Nancy Worley, had been anticipated as a possible resolution point … Continued
February 3, 2014

Proposal Would End Life-to-Death Sentence Conversions When Jury Objects

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Senator Hank Sanders, D-Selma, has put forward a bill, Senate Bill 244, that would prevent a practice unique to Alabama known as “sentence conversion” in which a judge is allowed to override a jury recommendation of life without parole in favor of execution. It is currently pending committee … Continued
February 3, 2014

The Voice for the Voiceless

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) One of the greatest joys I have been privileged to experience in my lifetime is the miracle of birth. As the parents of four wonderful children, Rebecca and I have been blessed to watch our children grow and mature into talented and unique individuals. More than anything, this has reinforced … Continued
February 3, 2014