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Republican State Rep. Randy Davis indicted in wide-ranging federal public corruption probe

A federal grand jury indicted another Alabama Republican lawmaker this week as part of an ongoing public corruption probe that has already seen the indictment of Rep. Jack Williams, R-Vestavia Hills. Rep. Randy Davis, R-Daphne, who is 66, was arrested and indicted Wednesday on charges of conspiracy and bribery. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office … Continued
July 26, 2018

Lawmaker will try again to pass bill allowing hunting over bait

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter A South Alabama lawmaker will try again next Legislative Session to get a bill passed that would allow licensed hunters to take feral swine and whitetail deer over bait. Rep. Jack Williams, R-Wilmer, has pre-filed a bill that would amend Alabama’s hunting laws to allow hunters to shoot deer … Continued
October 23, 2017

Speaker McCutcheon announces changes to House Committee assignments

By Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 31, 2017, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) announced several changes in the House Committee structure. Rep. McCutcheon said, “Committee assignments are often changed in order to bring new ideas, fresh perspectives, and renewed enthusiasm to the various legislative panels.  We work hard to pair each … Continued
August 2, 2017

Health Committee gives favorable report to Drug Paraphernalia Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 10, 2017, the Senate Health Committee gave a favorable report to allow non-profits to participate in a controversial program to give free drug paraphernalia to drug users to slow the spread of AIDS. House Bill 455 is sponsored by State Representative Jack Williams (R-Vestavia). Rep. Williams said … Continued
May 12, 2017

Autism coverage Bill passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 20, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives passed House Bill 284. HB284 extends coverage for Autism therapy and ensures access to those services for low-income families, passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. HB284 was sponsored by state Representative Jim Patterson (R-Meridianville). Patterson said, … Continued
April 21, 2017

House Passes Bill Allowing Hunters to Hunt Deer and Hogs over Bait

By Brandon Moseley February 28, 2017 the Alabama House of Representatives voted to approve allowing hunters to buy a license to hunt deer and hogs on baited ground. House Bill 184 was sponsored by state Representative Jack W. Williams (R from Wilmer). Rep. Williams said that HB 184 would provide for the Department of Conservation … Continued
March 1, 2017

Human Trafficking Conference Held in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, February 3, 2017, the Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force hosted the Human Trafficking Summit in Montgomery to educate social workers and Law Enforcement officers about the growing human trafficking problem in the US. Fort Lauderdale Police Detective Richard Love (ret) spent a career investigating and prosecuting people who … Continued
February 21, 2017

House Majority Leader survives vote of confidence

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Alabama House Majority Leader Micky Hammon, R-Decatur, survived a vote of confidence and will continue as the Republican majority leader for this Legislative Session. The House Republican membership voted on Hammon’s leadership Wednesday in a Caucus meeting. The vote was said to be related to an investigation into … Continued
February 16, 2017

Steve Marshall is Alabama’s new Attorney General

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, February 10, 2017, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley appointed Steve Marshall as Attorney General. Many of Alabama’s leaders congratulated the former Marshall County District Attorney. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement: “The Alabama Republican Party congratulates Steve Marshall on his appointment to the office of Alabama … Continued
February 14, 2017