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Melee Over Flexibility Act

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Conference Committee Audio Senate Audio MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley signed the 2013 Local School Flexibility Act late Thursday evening. The ceremony was rumored to have been being planned while the bill was still being debated on the House floor and before it came back to the Senate. HB84 regarding Local … Continued
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March 1, 2013

Senator Roger Bedford honored as “Legislator of the Year” by the Alabama Association of Health Plans

Staff Report From the Office of Senator Roger Bedford Montgomery, AL – Senator Roger Bedford (D-Russellville) was recently honored as “Legislator of the Year” by the Alabama Association of Health Plans.  The Alabama Association of Health Plans is a trade association that represents the health insurance industry.  Senator Bedford received the award not based on … Continued
February 28, 2013

Dueling Gun Bills: Caution Concealed Politics Carried

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Guns will continue to be a headline issue for 2013. Not only does Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) have a commission looking into school safety with the possibility of arming teachers, there are also competing bills that would allow individuals to carry firearms to work and keep them … Continued
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December 31, 2012
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Senate Democrats Applaud Amendment’s Passage, Vow to Repay Money and Develop a Long-Term Solution to State’s Budget Crisis

By Senate Democrats On Tuesday, Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment, which allows the transfer of $437 million, over three years, from the Alabama Trust Fund to make up for revenue shortfalls in the state’s General Fund.  The General Fund finances programs like Medicaid, mental health, prisons, the courts and many other state agencies.  Democrats … Continued
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September 19, 2012

Senate Democrats Applaud Amendment’s Passage, Vow to Repay Money and Develop a Long-Term Solution to State’s Budget Crisis

By Sen. Roger Bedford, Senate Majority Leader On Tuesday, Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment, which allows the transfer of $437 million, over three years, from the Alabama Trust Fund to make up for revenue shortfalls in the state’s General Fund.  The General Fund finances programs like Medicaid, mental health, prisons, the courts and many … Continued
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September 19, 2012

We must vote “YES” on September 18th

By Senator Roger Bedford, Senate Minority Leader Next Tuesday, September 18th, the people of Alabama will go to the polls to vote on a constitutional amendment that will have a major impact on every state agency.  The constitutional amendment will directly affect the health and safety of Alabama families, as well as the future of economic … Continued
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September 13, 2012

Artur Davis Tells Republican Convention that his 2008 Support for Barack Obama was a Mistake

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Popular former Democratic Congressman Artur Davis told Republican National Convention goers that, ”We have a country to turn around.” Four years ago the member of the Congressional Black Caucus was one of Obama’s earliest and most vocal supporters, but that was then, this is now. The Republican Artur Davis … Continued
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August 30, 2012

Fundraiser for Love criticized

Staff Report Some political observers in the state are criticizing a Montgomery lawmaker who oversees the education budget in the Alabama House of Representatives for having a fundraiser to pay off campaign debts the evening before the last day of the legislative session, when lawmakers approved state budgets. Some also expressed concern that one of … Continued
June 8, 2012

Rep. Roger Bedford, “The bill is driven by racism and driven by economic fear”

Members of the Shoals legislative delegation said Thursday they hope the upcoming session offers more opportunities to debate bills and focus on positive legislation. They also want a session that doesn’t pass laws that the legislators say damage Alabama, including 2011’s controversial immigration laws. The regular session begins Feb. 7. “The illegal immigration law is … Continued
January 20, 2012