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Dawson announces state bus tour ahead of GOP primary

Wednesday morning, Scott Dawson announced “The Time is Now” bus tour which he predicted will rally grassroots conservative voters by sweeping every corner of the state ahead of the June 5th primary. Beginning on Tuesday, May 29th, the tour will involve six days of stops canvassing thirty-seven counties. Each day will be capped with a … Continued
May 28, 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
May 2, 2018

House passes bill granting equal access to all educational professional organizations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 159 granting equal access to the schools to all educational professional organizations. Senate Bill 159 is sponsored by Sen. Shay Shelnutt, R-Trussville. It was carried on the floor of the Alabama House by State Rep. Mack Butler, R-Rainbow City. Butler … Continued
March 8, 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
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
February 7, 2018

House passes bill to allow family therapists to diagnose mental illness

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed House Bill 166 allowing trained marriage and family therapists to diagnose mental illnesses. HB166 was sponsored by state Representative Randy Davis, R-Daphne. Rep. Davis said that the bill allows marriage therapists to diagnose and treat mental illness. It does not allow them … Continued
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
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
August 1, 2017