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When liberals help the poor they do more harm than good

On my Scott Beason Radio program this past Monday, a regular contributor mentioned that a bill to eliminate payday lending had passed the Alabama Senate, and I was surprised. Having dealt with the issue back when I was in office, I think payday lending gets a bum rap out in the mainstream media. These short … Continued
March 19, 2018

Honoring the legacy of America’s pastor

By U.S. Rep. Martha Roby Reverend Billy Graham, known by many as “America’s Pastor,” passed on from this life on February 21, 2018. Americans honored his life and legacy as he lay in honor in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol building. It was truly remarkable how many individuals and families traveled from all across our great country to participate in … Continued
March 5, 2018

Committee OKs bill to block state funds from being used in sexual harassment, assault cases

A bill passed unanimously out of an Alabama Senate committee Tuesday would block state funding from being used to pay for sexual harassment or assault claims against state employees and public officials. If the bill passes, those officials would have to pay out of their own wallets to settle any sexual harassment, misconduct or assault … Continued
February 21, 2018

A tribute to a great Alabamian

By Steve Flowers Inside the Statehouse Jim Martin passed away recently in Gadsden at 99 years old.  His beloved wife of 70 years, Pat, was by his side.  He was a true Christian gentleman.  Jim was one of the Fathers of the modern Republican Party in the South. In 1962, John Kennedy was President. Camelot … Continued
November 29, 2017

Rebuilding, reforming, and repairing our military

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) There is no greater responsibility of the Federal government than to provide for the safety and security of the American people. I have found myself making this point over and over again throughout my short time in Congress. With the wide range of issues under debate here in Washington, some … Continued
July 18, 2017

Reformers doomed Payday Lending Bill

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The sponsor of a Payday Lending Reform Bill was shocked to watch as those reformers he was trying to help sabotaged the Legislation. For the past several Legislative Sessions, State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) has worked to bring about, what he considered, meaningful reform to Payday Lending. Garrett joined … Continued
June 1, 2017

Senate Bill concerning monuments passes but not as originally written

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate passed Senate Bill 60 on Thursday March 9th, after it was amended on the floor to change the time requirement in the bill. The bill concerns monuments on public land. The unamended bill prohibited anyone from disturbing any monument on public land that has been standing … Continued
March 10, 2017

Former State Parks Director: Vote “No” on Amendment 2

By Don Cooley Former Director, Alabama State Parks Division Department of Conservation & Natural Resources As a former State Parks director, nothing would have pleased me more than being able to vote for a constitutional amendment to protect State Park revenues from being raided by the politicians. But I will vote “No” on Amendment 2 … Continued
November 1, 2016

Committee to Investigate “Dirty Tricks” Meets This Week

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A joint legislative committee will meet tomorrow at 11 AM to began an investigation into the events surrounding an anonymous ethics complaint against Dr. Craig Pouncey. In early August, The Alabama Political Reporter was the first to reveal an anonymous complaint about Pouncey, who, at the time, was a … Continued
October 18, 2016

BP Settlement Bill Passes Legislature, Signed By Governor

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, the bill proposing use of BP Settlement funds to pay back debt to the General Fund, free up money for Medicaid and appropriate money for Southern Alabama counties passed out of a joint conference committee, the House and the Senate, and was then signed by Governor Robert … Continued
September 8, 2016