Former lawmaker sentenced to 13 months in federal prison
The 13-month sentence brings to a close one of the more colorful and consequential legislative tenures.
Rep. John Rogers
More federal charges for Rep. John Rogers
For the first time, Rogers is alleged to have received kickback money from grants he awarded.
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By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Honestly, I didn’t expect Rep. John Rogers to answer his cell phone on Thursday night, and maybe him doing so should lessen my frustration with him. But it doesn’t. Because Rogers has started backtracking – on a story that I wrote, a story that he confirmed, a story that … Continued
House floor erupts into chaos after Greer’s “Monkey Email” resurfaces
Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Alabama’s House of Representatives came to a halt again Thursday evening over Representative Lynn Greer’s (R-Rogersville) email that had inspired the ire of some black law makers. The email sent the House into chaos on Wednesday with the Alabama House Black Caucus calling the email racist. On the House floor, Representative … Continued
Democrats use delay tactics to stall House in Spat over Redistricting
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 9, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives took up the controversial court ordered redistricting bill for the Alabama House, HB571, sponsored by State Representative Randy Davis (R-Daphne). When it became apparent that the Democrats did not have the votes to stop the bill, State Representative Thomas Jackson … Continued
Alabama House passes Education Budget
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 3, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a massive $6.417 billion Education Trust Fund Budget. The 72 page bill was sponsored by State Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and was carried in the House by Ways & Means Education Chairman Bill Poole (R-Tuscaloosa). State Representative John Knight … Continued
House rejects Bill to decrease limits on home repairs that you can do without a license
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 26, a bill that would have forced many “handymen” to either become state licensed home repairmen or get out of the business was defeated in the Alabama House on the Budget Isolation Resolution (BIR). House Bill 341 was sponsored by State Representative Steve McMillan (R-Bay Minette). Rep. … Continued
Midwives decriminalization bill passes House
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 25, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives passed House Bill 315. HB315 was sponsored by State Representative Ken Johnson (R-Moulton) to legalize midwives is now on the floor of the House. Rep. Ken Johnson said that under Alabama law it is currently a misdemeanor for a certified … Continued
House passes Civics Test Bill
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Legal residents seeking US citizenship have to pass a test in order to become citizens. On Tuesday, April 18, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill to require that Alabama students pass a similar test in order to become Alabama High School graduates. Senate Bill 32 by … Continued
Bill to break up ALEA gets favorable report
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 12, 2017, the Alabama House State Government Committee gave a favorable report to House bill 425, which would undo a key Bentley Administration policy and break up the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). This on the same day that ALEA Secretary Stan Stabler retired under pressure from … Continued