Congressman Mike Rogers tests positive for the coronavirus
Rogers is the fourth House member to have tested positive this week.
Rep. Jim McClendon
Will Legislature Address Medicaid’s 2017 Appropriation During Special Session
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, August 15, the Alabama Legislature will meet in Special Session to consider Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s proposal that the State pass a constitutional amendment, authorizing the Legislature to institute a lottery, to increase funding for the State General Fund (SGF). Gov. Bentley claims that his lottery will … Continued
Reed: State Must Raise Medicaid Funding $85M or Lose Federal Matching Dollars
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 29, Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper) said that the State must radically increase funding for the troubled Alabama Medicaid program, or it will lose promised Federal matching dollars to implement the Regional Care Organizations (RCOs). Sen. Reed said, “The Regional Care Organizations (RCO) reform, set up … Continued
Crumpton Campaign Close to Goal
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, November 2 Ron Crumpton announced that he is close to having raised enough money to pay the Alabama Democratic Party qualifying fee for the office of U.S. Senator. Beating a 30 year incumbent is daunting enough but doing it without some help from your friends and donors … Continued
The Specter of a Special Election Could Derail Bentley Tax Increases
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 25, the Alabama political landscape was rocked by the US Supreme Court. It is difficult to foresee the long term effects emanating out of Wednesday’s ruling; but one possible outcome is that the District Court could ultimately toss out the State’s 2010 redistricting plan and order … Continued
Tablet Bill Gets Favorable Report By Senate Committee
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 11, Senate Bill 1 “the Alabama Ahead Act” sponsored by Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) was approved by a Senate Committee. The bill received a favorable report from the Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee chaired by Senator Trip Pittman (R-Montrose). Chairman Pittman said that this is … Continued
McClendon Emphasizes that Republican Turnout is Critical in November 4 Election
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 25, the St. Clair County Republican Party leadership met at the St. Clair County Courthouse in Ashville. State Representative Jim McClendon (R) from Springville addressed the group about the importance of getting out the vote for the November 4th Election. Rep. Jim McClendon is the Republican nominee … Continued
McClendon Campaigns in Pell City
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, May 29 Alabama State Representative Jim McClendon (R) from Springville spoke in Pell City at the candidate’s forum sponsored by the Greater Pell City Chamber of Commerce and the St. Clair County Board of Realtors. State Representative McClendon currently represents Alabama House District 50 in St. Clair … Continued
Senate Health Committee Passes Pro-Life Bills
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 2 the Alabama Senate Health Committee, chaired by Senator Greg Reed (R) from Jasper, held a public hearing on a package of bills related to abortion. Predictably, Pro-Life advocates and abortion advocates were both on hand to state their cases for and against the proposed legislation. … Continued
Senate District 11 Candidates Speak to St. Clair County Farmers Federation
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, March 12 the St. Clair County Farmer’s Federation held their monthly dinner meeting in Ashville. Candidates and members alike dined on chicken, roast beef, pizza, chicken livers, pie, deviled eggs and other dishes then heard appeals from candidates for public office. Both Republican candidates for Senate District … Continued