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Column | SB15 equals taxation without representation

By Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison  Sen. Rusty Glover (R-Semmes) wants to take away the right of the people to elect their own representatives to serve in the Alabama State House. He has introduced Senate Bill 15 a constitutional amendment that would allow the Governor of Alabama to appoint someone to fill any vacant seat with less … Continued
February 16, 2018

Who benefits when small cities separate to form new school system?

By Sen. Linda Coleman Madison Alabama has 67 counties with 138 separate school systems. Currently, Alabama law states that a city with a population of 5,000 may form its own school system. Most of Alabama’s schools are countywide and educational resources distributed equally so that all children have access to the same educational opportunities. The … Continued
February 2, 2018

State Rep. Hollis holds town hall in Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 1, 2017, State Representative Rolanda Hollis (D-Birmingham) held a town hall meeting to show voters how their government is working for them. The town hall was held in Birmingham’s Guiding Light Church on John Rogers Drive.  About 70 citizens were on hand to hear the panel on … Continued
August 8, 2017

Health Committee gives favorable report to Drug Paraphernalia Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 10, 2017, the Senate Health Committee gave a favorable report to allow non-profits to participate in a controversial program to give free drug paraphernalia to drug users to slow the spread of AIDS. House Bill 455 is sponsored by State Representative Jack Williams (R-Vestavia). Rep. Williams said … Continued
May 12, 2017

Committee Supports Bill Protecting Religious Liberties of Faith Based Adoption Agencies

By Brandon Moseley Wednesday, February 22, 2017 the Senate Health Committee gave a favorable report to Senate Bill 145 sponsored by Senator Bill Hightower (R from Mobile). The Child Placing Agency Inclusion Act would prohibit state bureaucrats from discriminating against child care service providers who due to their closely held religious beliefs do not place … Continued
February 23, 2017

Legislature Passes Law Giving It Exclusive Authority to Set the Minimum Wage

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Birmingham City Council unilaterally raised the minimum wage inside the city leading to an outcry from business owners who were worried about the possibility that the state could have different wages from one limits to the next. On Thursday, February 25, the Alabama Senate passed, the Alabama Uniform … Continued
February 26, 2016