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Franklin Graham Holds Rally in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 14, popular evangelist Franklin Graham was in Montgomery to urge the people of Alabama to pray for a spiritual renewal in this nation. A number of Alabama’s leaders attended the event at the state capital. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said, “It is great to have Franklin … Continued
April 15, 2016

Big Money Special Interest Continue Push For Raising Fuel Taxes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter While most of the press and public are focused on what Governor Robert Bentley and his former Chief Political Advisor did or did not do, the road builders and their allies with the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) are pushing legislators to pass a series of fuel taxes. These … Continued
April 5, 2016

Standridge Calls for Bentley to Step Down

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 24, state Representative David Standridge (R-Hayden) called on embattled Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) to step down. Rep. Standridge said in a statement: “I have the honor to represent one of the most conservative areas of our State. In the past two gubernatorial elections my constituents have … Continued
March 25, 2016

Furor Erupts in Montgomery over Massive Pay Raises for Bentley’s Staff and Cabinet

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 15, the Alabama House of Representatives passed the fiscal year 2017 State General Fund Budget. Along with the budget is a House amendment that would take money from the Governor’s office and redirect it to the enormously costly State Medicaid Agency after it was reported that … Continued
March 16, 2016

Growing Criticism of Bentley’s Conduct

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, September 1, State Representative Allen Farley (R-McCalla) formally filed papers with the Alabama Attorney General’s office to open an investigation into possible criminal wrongdoing by Governor Robert Bentley. Rep. Farley told Fox 6’s Alan Collins, “There is no private matters in public life. If our chief … Continued
September 2, 2015

House Passes HB46 to Un-earmark More Money

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, August 5, the Alabama House of Representatives passed HB46 which eliminates earmarks on $508 million. HB46 is sponsored by State Representative Allen Farley (R-McCalla). According to Rep. Farley, the State spends over $19 billion a year. $8 billion of that is Federal government dollars. $5.8 billion … Continued
August 7, 2015

New Legislators Attend Orientation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, December 9, freshmen legislators attended orientation to prepare themselves for the upcoming legislative session. Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R from Auburn) used the opportunity to extoll the positives of GOP action items including the Alabama Accountability Act and Carly’s Law. State Representative Mack Butler (R from … Continued
December 10, 2014

Williams and Farley Skip Jeffco Delegation Meeting to Attend Mike Hubbard Pep Rally

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Members of the Jefferson County Legislative Delegation were in Birmingham meeting with State Health Officer Dr. Don Williamson on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. to discuss a wide variety of health issues facing the state, including Ebola readiness and the enterovirus threat.  The meeting was chaired by State … Continued
October 22, 2014

Jeffco Delegation Rejects More Funding for Transit

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 20, the Jefferson County House Delegation met for likely that last time of the quadrennium. Representative Paul DeMarco (R) from Homewood was presiding because Representative John Rogers was absent. The delegation addressed House Bill 585, which is sponsored by Representative Roderick “Rod” Scott (D) from Fairfield. … Continued
March 21, 2014

“Carly’s Law” Passes Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate passed in a 34 to 0 legislation allowing medication made from cannabidoil extracted from the Marijuana plant to be prescribed as treatment for children with severe disabilities. “Carly’s Law” was sponsored by Senator Paul Sanford (R) from Huntsville. The bill has been vigorously promoted … Continued
March 14, 2014