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Zeigler promotes 2017 New Year’s Resolution agenda

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Auditor Jim Zeigler has put forward a series of 2017 policy positions for state government that he believes Alabama should adopt. Zeigler stated, “2017 is considered a political ‘off year,’ with no state or national elections. But State Auditor Jim Zeigler says 2017 can be a turning point … Continued
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December 27, 2016
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Ethics ruling risks charity fundraising

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers In a political season…giver beware!!! It is Christmas time, and since Alabama is one of the most charitable states in the nation, I would expect that many of us are in the giving mood and plan to help many worthy causes across our great state. Unfortunately, it appears that … Continued
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December 7, 2016
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Alabama’s public schools do not “suck”

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Gov. Bentley made headlines a few weeks ago when he told an audience at a public forum that our public school system “sucks.” But Gov. Bentley is wrong about our public school system. Alabama’s high school graduation rate rose 18 percent between 2011 and 2015. Today, 89.3 percent of … Continued
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December 1, 2016

Strange Says Injunction of Obama’s Bathroom Policy is a Victory 

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 22, a Federal Judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction requested by Alabama and twelve other states staying the Obama Administration controversial transgender school bathroom access order. AG Luther Strange (R) said on social media, that this, “Decision is a victory for parents and families all across … Continued
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August 23, 2016

Alabama Leaders Object to Obama’s Transgender Bathroom Edict

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, May 13, US Representatives Martha Roby (R-Montgomery), Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose), Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R), all issued statements blasting the Obama Administration for its threat that public schools who do not comply with the President’s pro-transgender agenda will lose federal funding. Congresswoman Martha … Continued
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May 16, 2016

Bill to Prevent School Boards from Spending Tax Dollars to Win Tax Referendums Passes Out of Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 10, the Senate Fiscal Responsibility & Economic Development Committee gave a favorable report to Senate Bill 86 to prevent school boards from using the people’s tax dollars to promote voters for ballot initiatives to raise taxes. State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) was pleased with the passage of … Continued
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February 16, 2016

Baldwin County School System Defends Actions

  By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, June 10, officials with the Baldwin County Board of Education responded to allegations that they acted inappropriately in the recent school property tax referendum. Director of Communications with the Baldwin County Schools System Terry Wilhite said, “The state requires that a school district have a minimum tax … Continued
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June 11, 2015

Education Budget Comes Out of Committee in House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 19, the House Ways & Means Education Committee easily passed a substitute Education fund budget, HB179. The Committee is chaired by state Representative Bill Poole (R-Tuscaloosa). Chairman Poole spoke with reporters on Thursday, May 14. Poole said that there are not very significant differences in the House substitute and … Continued
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May 20, 2015

Tim Tebow Bill Passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, May 7, the Alabama House of Representatives passed HB236, the “Tim Tebow bill.” HB236 would allow children who are being home schooled to participate in extracurricular activities like cheerleading and athletics at the taxpayer-funded local schools that they would be zoned to if they had chosen to … Continued
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May 8, 2015

Charter Schools Bill Passes Alabama Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 10, Charter Schools became much closer to a reality in Alabama. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) wrote on Facebook Wednesday, “Last night, the Alabama Senate passed the School Choice and Student Opportunity Act (S.B. 45). This is a big win for parents and students, … Continued
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March 12, 2015