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Inside the Statehouse: Less than two weeks to primary – governor’s race

As we get down to the lick log in the 2018 June Primary, there are few if any surprises in any of the major state races. Polling indicates that all of the contests are about where they were three or four months ago when the races began. There is a tremendous amount of apathy and indifference … Continued
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May 22, 2018

Conservation Alabama Action Fund announces primary endorsements

Conservation Alabama Action Fund announce the organization’s endorsed candidates for the 2018 state primary elections. In House District 12 the Conservation Alabama Action Fund has endorsed incumbent state Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Cullman. In House District 16, they have endorsed incumbent state Rep. Kyle South, R-Fayette. In House District 17 they have endorsed Tracy Estes. House … Continued
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May 2, 2018

Bill to loosen marijuana laws gets favorable report from committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday gave a favorable report to a bill that would decrease the criminal penalties for marijuana possession. Senate Bill 251, sponsored by Sen. Dick Brewbaker, R-Montgomery, would reclassify the possession of 1 ounce of less of marijuana as a fine-only offense. It would also … Continued
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February 22, 2018

Education Trust Fund Budget to be voted on in Committee today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee held a public hearing on the Education Trust Fund fiscal year 2019 budget. Committee Chairman Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa, said this is a very good budget. Education employees will receive a 2.5 percent pay increase across the board. The trust fund … Continued
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February 7, 2018

Doug Jones wins Democratic Party Primary

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 15, 2017, when the Democratic Party primary field was announced most political observers recognized former US Attorney Doug Jones and a host of other candidates who were largely unknown quantities.  The polls fluctuated in the middle of the race; but when voters went to the polls on … Continued
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August 16, 2017

Tankersley Exit Interview Part 2: No rules, no order

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “Our State needs so much help. There is such a lack of confidence in our elected leaders. The Ethics Commission can help restore that lost confidence,” said Dr. Stewart Hill Tankersley in a recent interview with the Alabama Political Reporter. Tankersley Exit Interview Part 1: Success, collusion, and dismay … Continued
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August 1, 2017