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House committee punts votes on social media, joint custody regulations

Committee members questioned proposed regulations aimed at controlling minors' social media use and earnings, leading the chair to postpone all scheduled bill votes.
February 5, 2026

Three new laws Governor Ivey says will improve Alabama business

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) recently signed into law Senate Bill 316, House Bill 242 and House Bill 390. The Governor said that all three bills are designed to improve Alabama’s business climate by reducing regulation and by making it easier for small businesses to operate in the state. … Continued
June 7, 2017

Jefferson County cemetery bill passes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 2, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill, HB34, which established a cemetery board to oversee the numerous cemeteries in Jefferson Couty. HB34 was sponsored by Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham). The bill establishes a board funded by some of the money from the Jefferson County … Continued
March 8, 2017

What’s happening with Jack?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Few championed the cause of disgraced Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard, more than Birmingham Republican State Rep. Jack Williams. From organizing a letter to the Obama Administration’s Attorney General Loretta Lynch to pushing legislation to aid Hubbard, it has been Williams who has fought so faithfully for the … Continued
December 20, 2016

McCutcheon announces new committee chairmen

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, December 19, 2016, the Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) announced the members who will chair the body’s Rules, Internal Affairs, Public Safety and Homeland Security, Commerce and Small Business, and Insurance committees when the Legislature convenes for its 2017 Regular Session in … Continued
December 20, 2016

Trump Bus Tour Travels Across Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 25, 2016, the Trump campaign toured Alabama by bus. While neither Donald J. Trump (R) nor his running mate, Mike Pence were on the bus several leaders of his Alabama Campaign team were onboard. The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) met the bus tour at Hoover Tactical Firearms. … Continued
October 26, 2016

Republicans Gather for Debate Watch Party

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter An estimated 90 Birmingham area Republicans gathered to support Donald J. Trump at a debate watch party at Superior Grill in Northern Shelby County. The event was sponsored by the Greater Birmingham Republican Women, the Alabama Constitutional Conservatives, the Jefferson County Republican Party, the Alabama Minority GOP. As expected, … Continued
October 20, 2016