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Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter elected as House Majority Leader

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — The House Republican Caucus has elected State Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), a first-term legislator, as the new House Majority Leader. Ledbetter, a former mayor and city council member in Rainsville, was first elected the House in 2014. According to the caucus, he is the first freshman House member … Continued
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March 2, 2017

Democrats Rep. Merika Coleman is House Assistant Minority Leader

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House Democratic Caucus on Wednesday accepted the appointment of Rep. Merika Coleman, D-Birmingham, as Assistant Minority Leader. “I am honored to serve the members of the caucus and the State in this role,” Coleman said. “To truly make progress for the people of Alabama, we must … Continued
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February 24, 2017

Rep. Micky Hammon steps down as House Majority Leader

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — After more than six years in the post, Rep. Micky Hammon, R-Decatur, has stepped down as House Majority Leader, he confirmed in a press release Wednesday. “After much thought and careful consideration, I have decided to step down from my position as House Majority Leader once an election … Continued
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February 23, 2017

Republicans Reveal Their “Common Sense Conservative” Agenda for 2014 Legislative Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House Republicans held a press conference to announce their agenda for the 2014 legislative session which begins on January 14. The Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R) from Auburn, the House Majority Leader Micky Hammon (R) from Decatur, Agenda Platform Committee Chair Representative Randy Davis (R) … Continued
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December 6, 2013

Ford Critical of Republicans 2014 Legislative Agenda

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday the Alabama House Republican Caucus held a press conference with hand picked members of the mainstream Alabama media to announce their agenda for the 2014 legislative session which begins on January 14. Alabama House Minority Craig Ford (D) from Gasden was critical of the announced “Common Sense … Continued
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December 6, 2013

HB56 Opponents Remain Determined

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday the groups that are opposing Alabama’s strictest in the nation anti-illegal immigration law held a joint press conference to announce that their fight would continue and their campaign against the state of Alabama would escalate Wade Henderson who is the President and CEO of The Leadership Conference on … Continued
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June 1, 2012

House Passes Immigration Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a new anti-illegal immigration bill to fix unintended consequences in Alabama’s anti-illegal immigration bill, HB56.  The new anti-illegal immigration bill passed the Alabama House of Representatives by a margin of 67 to 37.  This bill had passed in the Alabama Senate … Continued
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May 17, 2012

Hammon Defends Record on Immigration

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY-Wednesday, Representative Micky Hammon (R) from Decatur released a statement defending his record opposing illegal immigration.  Rep. Hammon is the sponsor of HB658.  In the statement Rep. Hammon assures citizens that, “HB658 maintains the strength of the original immigration law.” Rep. Hammon said, “In the months since (implementation of … Continued
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May 3, 2012