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Remington Coming to Huntsville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, the Military Times reported that gun maker Remington Outdoor Co. is expected to announce that they are opening a new factory in Huntsville, Alabama.  For lawmakers in the firearm freedoms friendly state of Alabama this was welcome news.  The new 500,000 square foot facility will bring 2,000 … Continued
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February 17, 2014

Tax Elimination Act Passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, January 16th the Alabama House of Representatives passed its second plank in the House Republican Caucus’ Commonsense Conservative Agenda. The bill was sponsored by state Representative Jim Patterson (R) from Meridianville.  In a written statement released by the Alabama House Republican Caucus Rep. Patterson praised the Alabama … Continued
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January 17, 2014

Cigarettes, Booze and Drugs Fuel Incumbent Campaigns

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Political Action Committee controlled by former Gov. Bob Riley, House Speaker Mike Hubbard and Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh, spent almost three times as much money as it took in during the month of October. Alabama 2014 PAC spent $150,000 last month while raising only $55,000—and of the … Continued
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November 11, 2013

House, Senate Votes to Remove AEA Executive Secretary From Teachers Retirement Board

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a substitute version of Senate Bill 303 that removed the Alabama Education Association (AEA) Executive Secretary from being an ex officio member of the Teachers Retirement Board. The original Senate Bill 303 was sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen (R) from Tuscaloosa. … Continued
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May 10, 2013