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Siegelman Says: Not This Lottery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Seventeen years ago, one Alabama Governor proposed a lottery amendment to the Constitution. It sailed through the Alabama Legislature and went to the people of Alabama who decisively rejected the proposal. Now a new Alabama Governor, Robert Bentley (R), is proposing a new lottery amendment; but that former Governor, … Continued
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August 3, 2016

Republican Caucus to Elect Next Speaker of The House Today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the 2010 election, Republicans swept Democrats in almost every competitive race for seats in the Alabama House of Representatives. When that new House Republican Caucus met for the first time in November 2010 then Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party and House Minority Leader Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) easily … Continued
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August 2, 2016

Separation of Powers Restoration Act Passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 12, the US House of Representatives passed HR4768, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act. Both US Representatives Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) and Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) released statements on social media supportive of the legislation. Congresswoman Roby wrote, “Executive agencies have grown far too powerful the over the past … Continued
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July 14, 2016

Morrow Says Hubbard’s Book Was Nothing But a Pack of Lies

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 8, disgraced former Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) was sentenced by Judge Walker to four years in prison plus sixteen years of probation and a $210,000 for 12 felony counts of violating Alabama’s ethics law…..ironically a bill that was championed by Mike … Continued
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July 11, 2016
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Public Corruption In Alabama Thrives Under Republican Leaders

By Jack Campbell Alabama Political Reporter As I follow the public corruption trial of House Speaker Mike Hubbard, I am reminded of the great promises made by him as he traveled the state in 2010 as the then-chair of the Alabama Republican Party. It sounded like a broken record as Hubbard spoke and wrote about … Continued
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June 3, 2016
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Alabama is a Hot Mess, and Getting Hotter

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Well, Alabama is a hot mess, isn’t it? Where do we start, listing all the troubles and challenges facing our sad, pathetic state? And all this under a supermajority of Republicans — in the House and Senate, in the constitutional offices of the state, on the state courts. We’re … Continued
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April 20, 2016
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Montgomery Republicans are Blind to the Problems Facing Alabama

By Rep. Darrio Melton Each year when the Legislature starts discussing the budget, the first items on the chopping block are always social services for our neediest neighbors.  While legislators have turned a blind eye to $60,000 pay raises for staff and trips to Vegas in the state airplane, they’ve been quick to set their sights on these programs … Continued
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April 19, 2016

Senate Passes Education Budget

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 13, the Alabama Senate passed a $6.3 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget for fiscal year 2017 (FY17). Next year’s education budget includes: strategic increases for community colleges, student assessments, and scholarships for veterans. It also funds a four percent pay increase for teachers, support staff, principals, … Continued
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April 14, 2016

Cruz and Sanders Both Win in Wisconsin

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 5, large turnout in the Wisconsin Presidential Primaries gave both party’s frontrunners defeats. US Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) won a convincing victory over billionaire businessman and reality TV star Donald Trump in the GOP Primary. On the Democratic side, US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) beat former … Continued
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April 6, 2016