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Democrats ask Ivey to stop Memorials Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, April 28, 2017, Alabama House Democrats called on Governor Kay Ivey (R) to reject Senate Bill 60, which is sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa). The Memorial Preservations Act is designed to protect Alabama’s cultural and historical heritage from the emotional whims of the mayors and city councils … Continued
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May 1, 2017

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
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April 28, 2017
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Separating fact from fiction about “Gun Bill”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate passed Senate Bill 24, which would allow Alabamians, who are lawfully permitted to own a firearm, to carry them concealed on their person without having to purchase a concealed carry permit (sometimes popularly called a “pistol permit”) from their Sheriff’s Office. However, the Alabama Sheriff’s Association … Continued
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April 25, 2017

Senate passes Gun Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 18, 2017, the Alabama Senate passed Senate Bill 24, which would allow Alabamians, who are lawfully allowed to possess a handgun to carry their weapon on them concealed without having to get a concealed carry permit (sometimes popularly called a “pistol permit) from their Sheriff’s Department. SB24 … Continued
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April 20, 2017

Memorial Bill gets favorable report

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 12, 2017, the Alabama House State Government Committee gave a favorable report to Senate Bill 60, sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa). SB60 had been held over a week following a public hearing in which the Association of County Commissions and the Mobile Chamber of Commerce objected … Continued
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April 14, 2017

Committee gives Gun Bill a favorable report

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 1, 2017, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6 to 3 to pass Senate Bill 24, which makes Alabama a Constitutional carry State. The move was opposed by the Alabama Sheriff’s Association and other law enforcement groups as well as by the Alabama County Commissions Association. SB24 was … Continued
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March 7, 2017

Autism bill carried over

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 8, 2017, the Alabama Senate Health Committee voted to carry over a bill that would have provided funding for early intervention in Autism cases. SB57 is sponsored by State Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa). Sen. Allen said that the bill would have provided for families with autistic children. … Continued
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February 13, 2017

Monuments Bill is on Fast Track

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 8, 2017, both the Alabama House and Senate versions of the Monuments bill were in committee. The House version, HB99, is sponsored by state Representative Kyle South. A lengthy public hearing was held Wednesday in the State Government Committee. Rep. South said that HB99 would create the … Continued
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February 9, 2017

Permit-less carry is on a fast-track to passage

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, the Alabama Senate Republican Caucus released its “Strengthen Alabama” Legislative agenda for the 2017 Regular Session. Senate Republicans are promising to provide tax cuts for Alabama’s working families, reform State government to save taxpayer dollars, protect Alabamians’ Second Amendment rights, and uphold the sanctity of human life. … Continued
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February 7, 2017