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Remembering Feb. 28, 2013, and the politics of contempt

Feb. 28, 2013 was just another late winter’s day in Montgomery.  The temperature was in the 50’s, the Legislature was in session and the State Board of Education was having a work session. State Superintendent Tommy Bice was at the work session with no clue that Hell was about to break loose two blocks away … Continued
February 11, 2019

Rep. Morrow Rips Governor’s Request For Bi-Partisanship

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Just days before the 2016 Special Legislative Session, Republican Governor Robert Bentley sent a letter to all members of the Legislature, asking they put aside polls and political parties and “consider only the people we serve.” In reply, Representative Johnny Mack Morrow (D-Red Bay) wrote Bentley saying, “That request … Continued
August 16, 2016
Bradley Byrne

Working Together to Solve Problems

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Is it really as bad as it seems? That is a question I get all the time. People want to know if the partisanship and gridlock in Washington is actually like what they see on television. The short answer is no. The reality is Republicans and Democrats often work together … Continued
July 11, 2016

Roby Calls On Senate To Pass House Student Loan Reforms

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery called on Senate leaders to rise above politics and pass legislation to address student loan interest rates, which are doubling all over the country, due to the inability of the two Houses to reach an agreement. Representative Roby wrote, “We’ve known for more … Continued
July 11, 2013