Bill to limit SNAP benefits passed by House, sent to governor
Representative Pebblin Warren asked about the impacts of the bill on children whose families wouldn’t be able to buy Easter candy.
Rep. Thomas Jackson
House committee passes bill to require additional criteria for parole considerations
The bipartisan measure requires the Parole Board to analyze an inmate’s employment, education and risk assessment when determining release, aiming for better outcomes.
Bill to deny youthful offender status for murder charges passes committee
HB146 seeks to deny youthful offender status to anyone older than 16 that's charged with murder or capital murder.
Early voting could be coming to Alabama
The House will consider HB-59 during the 2025 Legislative Session, which begins in February.
Political newcomer Fred Kelley running for longtime Democrat seat in District 68
Kelley said he has no political savvy but is ready to learn and do his part to represent the people of District 68.
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Jackson unapologetic over 19 hours of Legislative time wasted last week
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 11, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives met for a rare 14 and a half hour session. Most of that time however the Legislators were forced to listen to a robot reading the House Redistricting plan word for word. The Alabama Legislature has an arcane provision in … Continued
Four days left in Legislative Session
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter There are four days left in the 2017 Legislative Session and this session has been made much clearer,.even though the week was dominated by a bizarre partisan filibuster where members of the House literally had to sit at their desks listening to a robot read for over 18 hours. … 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
House passes Memorials Bill
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 17, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 60, the Memorials Preservation Act. SB60 was sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa). The bill was carried in the House by State Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City). Rep. Mack Butler said on social media, “After several hours … Continued