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Former Rep. Henry White Announces Candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives

Staff Report Athens, AL – Former State Representative Henry A. White, a Democrat from Limestone County, has announced his candidacy for the 5th District of the Alabama House of Representatives. Rep. White believes it is time for a change to come to Limestone County. He has been a lifelong resident of Athens and is dedicated … Continued

January 31, 2014

Snow, Bestiality and the Working Unemployed: Week Three’s Goat Hill Update

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter This Friday, citizens across Alabama – many of whom are just now settling in from the frosty conditions – have some legislative news to catch up on. Although one legislative day was effectively wasted, both the Senate and the House did manage to meet for some business this week, … Continued

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January 31, 2014

Roger Bedford Criticizes SB11 (w/video)

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter After the passage of his expungement bill in the Alabama Senate, Democrat Roger Bedford spoke with APR about that proposal, and other topics. One issue we asked about was Senate Bill 11, a proposal that passed the body after multiple filibusters by Democrats. The legislation, which is pending committee … Continued

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January 31, 2014

Terri Sewell, Hank Sanders, Joe Reed, CBC Ask for Appointment of Black Judge

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter The struggle to get an African-American appointment to a now-vacant seat on the United States Circuit Court of Appeals has now gone even further. Late last week, US House Representative Terri Sewell visited the White House with some special guests to lobby the President for a black appointment to … Continued

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January 31, 2014

Educator Matt Massey Announces Candidacy for Madison County Superintendent

Staff Report HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Tuesday, January 28, 2014) — Matt Massey, an educator at Buckhorn High School in New Market, Alabama, announced today that he will be a candidate in the June 3 Republican Party primary for Madison County Superintendent of Schools. “I’m running for superintendent because our system lacks a comprehensive vision,” said Massey.  … Continued

January 29, 2014

Through Sleet or Snow: Bills in Committee This Legislative Week

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter With Governor Bentley having yesterday declared an effective state of emergency across the entirety of Alabama, one would think legislators may slow down the lawmaking process, at least a bit. Our state legislature has come back with a good to that line of thought though: not in an election … Continued

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January 28, 2014

Alabama Civil Justice Reform Committee Supports Luther Strange for Attorney General

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, January 24, 2014, the Alabama Civil Justice Reform Committee announced that it was supporting Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange in his bid for re-election. The Chairman of the Alabama Civil Justice Reform Committee Tom Dart said, “Attorney General Luther Strange has maintained the respect and integrity of … Continued

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January 28, 2014

Revolving Door Bill to Turn Up for Vote Tomorrow (w/video)

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh has said that his revolving door bill will be the first piece of legislation up for consideration tomorrow when the body reconvenes for its seventh legislative day. Ending the ‘Revolving Door’ The bill, SB36, would be one more step in an effort by … Continued

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January 27, 2014

The V – January 26, 2014 – Guest: Senator Arthur Orr

Staff Report Click here to view this week’s show… This week the V Team discusses the Open Meetings Act, the lobbying bill, the death penalty bill and more. This week’s guest Senator Arthur Orr discusses support of bill calling for a US Constitutional Convention, crowd funding and the State General Fund.

January 26, 2014