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House holds Military Appreciation Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 4, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a number of bills related to the military in Alabama. Among the bills passed were one allowing Kay Ivey to continue being the Chairman of the State’s Military Stabilization Commission. Senate Bill 242 sets up the Alabama Job Creation … Continued
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May 5, 2017

House passes church security team bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter Tuesday, April 4, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives passed House Bill 36, which (in its present form) extends stand your ground protection to church security teams. HB36 was sponsored by State Representative Lynn Greer (R-Rogersville). Greer said that he was asked to bring this bill by a number … Continued
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April 5, 2017

Handwriting Bill Passes in Legislature

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 4, the Alabama Senate passed a bill requiring that all Alabama schools instruct children in cursive handwriting. House Bill 218 was sponsored by State Representative Dickie Drake (R-Leeds). The bill had already passed in the Alabama House of Representatives. Rep. Drake said in a statement, “Today I … Continued
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May 5, 2016

First Female College President Judy Merritt has Died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, October 19 Less than four months after Judy Merritt left the college she spent decades heading, Dr. Judy Merritt had died. In 1979 Governor Fob James (then a Democrat) appointed Dr. Judy Merritt as President of Jefferson State Community College located in Center Point, Alabama. She spent 35 … Continued
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October 21, 2014

Jefferson County Delegation Nixes Traffic Cameras for Midfield

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 19, the Jefferson County House Delegation met to consider a request from the City of Midfield to supplement speeding enforcement by installing traffic cameras. The local bill, H.B. 567, was sponsored by State Representative Merika Coleman Evans (D) from Midfield.  Rep. Evans said last year I … Continued
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March 25, 2014

Winter Storm Affects Alabama Political Life Like Rest of State

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The winter weather that blanketed the State on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 caused crashes and closings across Alabama.  Some of the political leaders of the State were also affected by the unexpected ferocity of the winter weather. Sixth District Republican Congressional Candidate Gary Palmer said on Facebook, “Ann and … Continued
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February 3, 2014

Alabama’s Leaders Recognize Veterans on Veterans Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama has the highest veteran population on a percentage basis of any state. Governor Bentley and other Alabama leaders took a moment on this Veterans Day, a holiday that began in Alabama, to salute the service of those veterans. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said on Facebook, “On Veterans … Continued
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November 13, 2013