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The Alabama Republican Party revels in victory

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Poltical Reporter Friday, February 24, 2017, the leadership of the Alabama Republican Party celebrated its political ascendancy at the 2017 Winter Dinner at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan said that the Republican Party has gone from 53 percent of all the elected offices in Alabama … Continued
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February 27, 2017

Senate passes bill to crack down on Medicaid fraud

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate passed a bill Tuesday intended to crack down on Medicaid fraud and reduce the burden on Alabama taxpayers. The legislation, Senate Bill 85, sponsored by Sen. Trip Pittman was included on the Senate Republican Caucus’ priority list. It strengthens penalties against those who knowingly commit … Continued
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February 15, 2017

Some Republicans Claim Lottery Could Hurt Republican Candidates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A growing chorus of GOP insiders are urging the members of the House of Representatives to reject a controversial constitutional amendment, to vote on a lottery on the November 8, Presidential election ballot. They argue that a lottery vote will only bring a disproportionate number of Democrats to the … Continued
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August 23, 2016

Will Legislature Address Medicaid’s 2017 Appropriation During Special Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, August 15, the Alabama Legislature will meet in Special Session to consider Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s proposal that the State pass a constitutional amendment, authorizing the Legislature to institute a lottery, to increase funding for the State General Fund (SGF). Gov. Bentley claims that his lottery will … Continued
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August 11, 2016

Reed: State Must Raise Medicaid Funding $85M or Lose Federal Matching Dollars


By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 29, Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper) said that the State must radically increase funding for the troubled Alabama Medicaid program, or it will lose promised Federal matching dollars to implement the Regional Care Organizations (RCOs). Sen. Reed said, “The Regional Care Organizations (RCO) reform, set up … Continued
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August 1, 2016

Franklin Graham Holds Rally in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 14, popular evangelist Franklin Graham was in Montgomery to urge the people of Alabama to pray for a spiritual renewal in this nation. A number of Alabama’s leaders attended the event at the state capital. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said, “It is great to have Franklin … Continued
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April 15, 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

State Senate Passes Job Incentives Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 22, the Alabama Renewal Act, House Bill 34, passed the Alabama Senate. HB34 creates new incentives to increase industrial recruitment and economic development. House Bill 34 was sponsored by Representative Mac McCutcheon (R-Capshaw) and carried in the Senate by Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper). The … Continued
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March 23, 2016

Governor Announces Approval of Medicaid Plan

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— A buoyant Governor Robert Bentley announced on Tuesday, that the Alabama Medicaid Agency’s Regional Care Organization Plan to provide medical care to most Alabamians on Medicaid, has been approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). In his first term, the Governor made increasing Medicaid efficiency … Continued
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February 10, 2016
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Rounding Out the Field

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers This week we will conclude our analysis of the potential horses in the 2018 Alabama Gubernatorial Derby. First, let me briefly recap the horses we have already handicapped. The list includes, in descending order, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (18), Supreme Court Justice Jim Main (17), Sen. Greg … Continued
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December 16, 2015