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House Republican Caucus unanimously approves resolution urging AHSAA to reinstate Maori Davenport

The 77-member Alabama House Republican Caucus this week unanimously approved a resolution urging the Alabama High School Athletic Association to immediately reinstate the eligibility of Charles Henderson High School standout basketball player Maori Davenport of Troy. The AHSAA rescinded Davenport’s eligibility due to a clerical error involving her play with the Team USA basketball program. … Continued
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January 11, 2019

Senate bill would require more Ethics Commission oversight of lawmaker consulting contracts

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter An Alabama State Senate committee approved a bill Thursday that would require more Ethics Commission oversight of lawmakers’ consulting contracts if those contracts are outside the normal scope of the member’s profession or business. The bill as it passed out of committee would require a company or person seeking … Continued
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February 16, 2018

Where’s Bentley’s paycheck? You’ll be surprised

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter As part of his campaign pledge during the 2010 Gubernatorial race, candidate Dr. Robert Bentley vowed not to accept a salary until there was full employment in Alabama, which equates to 5.2 percent unemployment. So, where did Bentley’s paycheck go? It turns out that each year, his salary has … Continued
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December 6, 2016

Palmer Supports Congressional Investigative Panel To Investigate Fetal Tissue Procurement and Other Abortion Practices

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, October 7 U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R from Hoover) announced in a statement that he has voted for House Resolution 461, establishing a Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce to investigate alleged inhumane issues surrounding fetal tissue procurement practices. Congressman Palmer said, “We have … Continued
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October 8, 2015

Driver’s License Fee Increase Debated In Senate Committee Meeting

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 4, the Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee met. This Committee was previously known as CTU: Commerce, Transportation and Utilities. The Committee debated SB 44 which was sponsored by Sen. Bill Holtzclaw (R-Madison). The bill is in response to a 50 percent increase in the State’s driver’s license … Continued
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March 6, 2015