Sen. Bobby Singleton

Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter A bill that would protect monuments older than 40 years passed the Senate today after it was sent back by the House with amendments. The bill initially faced concerns that it would not protect Civil Rights-era monuments while protecting Confederate Memorials. The original bill only required monuments that were over … Continued

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY —  In 2009, Illinois became the last state to impeach and remove their governor. Now, the Alabama Senate is looking to that state for guidance on how to handle an impeachment trial of Gov. Robert Bentley in the Senate — if it comes to that. The Senate Judiciary … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Early on Friday, August 26, a jubilant Governor Robert Bentley (R) said, “We came out with a victory from the House, not us, but a victory for the people of this state.” That Bentley and Bentley’s staff have absolutely no idea what is happening in in the Alabama legislature, … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 14, the Senate rejected a local constitutional amendment that would give Greene Track exclusive gaming rights in Greene County and would have allowed the dog track to have the same electronic bingo games that the Poarch Creek Band of Indians (PCI) have at their three facilities. The … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 17, the state of Alabama moved one step closer to taxing fantasy football with a favorable report for Senate Bill 114 by the Senate Judiciary Committee. SB114 was sponsored by Senator Paul Sanford (R-Huntsville), though as he had another commitment the bill was carried in committee … Continued