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Alabama Voters Give Huge Mandate to GOP Senate Super Majority

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—On Tuesday, November 4, 2014, four years of careful planning by Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R from Anniston) and the Alabama Republican Party ended with a late night celebration as the GOP not only defended their Super Majority against fierce coordinated attacks by desperate Democratic Party challengers, … Continued
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November 6, 2014

Democrats Challenge Republicans Hold On State Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The State Senate is locked firmly in the hands of a Republican Super-Majority but the Alabama Democratic Party is hoping that that changes in the near future.  Qualifying for the Senate and all other offices in the state of Alabama closed at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Democrats have … Continued
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February 10, 2014

Senator Roger Bedford Announces Bid for Reelection to Alabama State Senate

Staff Report Senator Roger Bedford (D-Russellville) announced today that he will seek reelection for Alabama Senate District 6.  Senate District 6 includes portions of Marion, the northern portion of Lawrence, all of Franklin, all of Colbert and part of Lauderdale counties including Southwest Florence and Waterloo. Bedford’s main concern will continue to be job creation: … Continued
February 6, 2014

Alabama Senate Passes Democrat’s Expungement Bill (w/Video)

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate passed a bill allowing for the expungement of arrest record when the charges were dropped or the person was found not guilty. The bill was introduced by Democrat Roger Bedford, who says that the law fixes significant problems for Alabamians. “That’s the problem,” he told APR, … Continued
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January 24, 2014

LRS Delays Bill Infuriating Bedford

by Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, Senator Roger Bedford (D-Russellville) went to the podium empty handed when his bill was called by the Lt. Governor. Bedford expressed his anger for the Legislative Reference Service for failing to have a substitute ready in time for discussion on the Floor of the Senate. Before the … Continued
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January 17, 2014

Bedford Prefiles Bronner Bill in Senate

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter The fight for control over investments of the Employees’ Retirement Systems and the Teachers’ Retirement Systems in Alabama has not yet reached its end. On December 16th, the Alabama Political Reporter reported on events leading up to an identical bill being prefiled on the House side in preparation for … Continued
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December 30, 2013

Legislative Election Watch

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Only two weeks into the official 2014 primary season, many candidates have already filed with the new online reporting system through the Fair Campaign Practices Act.  Many of those who have filed are incumbents, with a one newcomer entering the game. Seven of the 35 incumbent senators have filed … Continued
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June 24, 2013

Senator Roger Bedford’s Breast Cancer Patient Education Act Signed into Law

Staff Report On Monday, Senator Roger Bedford (D-Russellville) joined Governor Robert Bentley when he signed into law the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act, which will go into effect August 1, 2013. Bedford, who is a cancer survivor, sponsored the bill with hopes that it will have a positive impact on those diagnosed with breast cancer … Continued
June 12, 2013

Senator Roger Bedford Passes Bill Requiring the Alabama Department of Public Health to Develop Plan to Educate Breast Cancer Patients on Options

Staff Report On Monday, Senator Roger Bedford (D-Russellville) and Representative Todd Greeson (R-Ider) passed SB22, which will greatly benefit breast cancer patients in the state of Alabama. The passing of this legislation coincides with Congressman Leonard Lance’s (R-NJ-07) reintroduction of the “Breast Cancer Patient Education Act”. SB22 requires the Alabama Department of Public Health to … Continued
May 22, 2013