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Wind Farm Regulation Bill Stalls in House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 1, the Alabama House of Representatives voted to carry over a bill to provide oversight and regulation over controversial new wind farms that are being built across the state starting in Etowah and Cherokee Counties. Senator Phil Williams (R) from Rainbow City is the Sponsor of … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 3, 2014

Jefferson County Bill to Separate Water and Sewer Bills Passes Out of Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Representative Mary Moore (D) from Birmingham says that she has many constituents that can not pay for water because of the rising sewer bill that is combined with Jefferson County water bills. To combat this, the Representative from the City of Birmingham is sponsoring legislation, House Bill 424, which … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 3, 2014

Jefferson County Delegation Votes to Disburse $1.5 Million to Schools

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Jefferson County House Legislative Delegation met on Wednesday to discuss what to do with surplus funds that are earmarked for use by the Jefferson County Legislative delegation. Jefferson County has an estimated 60,000 concealed carry permit holders. Every year those citizens renew their permit. $2.50 of that concealed carry … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 28, 2014

Bentley Tells Bice To Postpone State Crackdown on Private and Home Schools

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Last week Alabama State Superintendent of Education Tommy Bice announced that the state was imposing new rules on Alabama’s many private and church schools, reportedly including a $300 per school licensing fee that even religiously affiliated schools were ordered to pay to the state. Angry Churches and private school … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 31, 2013