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Williams, Henry Deny Seeking Democrat’s Support

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Two Republican State Representatives deny accusations they were recruiting Democrats in an effort to oust Speaker Mike Hubbard. Rep. Phil Williams (R-Madison) hasn’t made a secret of his campaign to replace Hubbard, neither has Rep. Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) denied his support for Williams. Chuck Dean (al.com) recently reported, “The … Continued

January 29, 2016

More Voices Calling for Hubbard to Step Down

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, January 11, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan announced that the State Steering Committee had passed a resolution calling for embattled Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) to resign. State Representative Jack Williams (R-Vestavia) disagreed strongly with the resolution. Rep. Williams said, “It’s unfortunate to see … Continued

January 12, 2016

State Leaders Respond to Obama’s Executive Gun Control Announcement

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 5, President Obama announced a series of executive orderes regarding the purchase of guns and additional funding for mental illness, while making it more difficult for Americans to sell guns unless they obtain a gun dealer’s license from the federal government. At the state level, many Alabama … Continued

January 6, 2016

Trump In Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, November 21, thousands of Trump supporters packed Birmingham’s BJCC to see the New York City businessman, reality TV star, and Republican Presidential candidate in person. Donald Trump did not disappoint those supporters. The billionaire emphasized the wall he promises to build between the US and Mexico and referenced … Continued

November 23, 2015

Senate Passes Tax Increases: Budget Deal Appears In Sight

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, September 17, the Alabama Senate passed a tax increase on cigarettes as well as taxes on nursing home beds, and pharmacies. Tax increases on car titles and auto rentals appear likely when the Senate convenes on Wednesday. The cigarette tax, HB3, was passed on a 21 to … Continued

September 16, 2015

We should name today “Taxmageddon 2015!”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The modern Republican Party has been built on the principles of lowering taxes and fighting the growth and expansion of government in to all aspects of Americans lives. That said there are two camps within the GOP: the freedom wing that believes strongly in those principles and the establishment … Continued

September 11, 2015

House Cuts Medicaid by 23 Percent

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 5, the Republican controlled Alabama House of Representatives passed a controversial state General Fund (SGF) budget that if actually passed and implemented will have enormous impacts on both low income Alabama households and the Alabama healthcare industry. The four biggest payers of medical bills in the state … Continued

August 6, 2015

Pro-Confederate Heritage Groups to Rally in Montgomery on Saturday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday June 27, a rally is scheduled to be held in Montgomery to protest the removal of the Confederate flags from Confederate memorials in Montgomery on the sole authority of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R). Karl Andreas Bodenheimer wrote on Facebook, “This Saturday Rain or Shine (no not … Continued

June 26, 2015

House Passes Pro-Life HB527

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 26, the Alabama House of Representatives passed House Bill 527 that would prevent abortion providers from operating within 2000 feet of a school. The Alabama House voted 79 to15 today to prohibit abortion clinics within 2,000 feet of K-12 schools. Alabama Citizens for Life Board Director and … Continued

May 27, 2015

Legislature Passes Virtual School Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, April 23, the Alabama House of Representatives passed SB72 sponsored by State Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery). The bill was carried in the House by State Representative Ed Henry (R-Hartselle). Technology is changing our workplaces, our homes, and increasingly our schools. Students will be able to take classes … Continued

April 24, 2015