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Who is the Enemy Now?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “We have met the enemy and he is us,” is a famous quote from the comic strip, Pogo, by Walt Kelly. After the 2014 elections, this should be the unofficial motto of the Alabama Republican Party, especially the embattled, Legislative and Executive Branches. Gov. Robert Bentley is battling the … Continued
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March 21, 2016

Bussman Responds to Punishment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 17, Alabama State Senator Paul Bussman (R-Cullman) spoke on the Senate floor addressing his punishment by the Senate leadership for not having supported Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh’s (R-Anniston) controversial tenure reform bill, the PREP Act. Senator Bussman said, “As most of you know, last week … Continued
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March 18, 2016

Lawsuit Lending Bill Carried Over

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, March 3, the Alabama Senate carried over Senate Bill 67 sponsored by Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster). Senator Paul Bussman (R-Cullman) objected to the bill and said that it went too far. SB67 would effectively end the lawsuit loan industry in Alabama. This is when someone borrows money … Continued
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March 4, 2016

State Recovering from Week of Severe Weather

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday brought more rain to the State of Alabama and more locally heavy flash flooding. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said on Monday afternoon that 32 counties still had roads closed. The Governor said that in, “Situations like these we, as elected officials, have to work together to provide … Continued
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December 29, 2015

Budget Passed, Crisis Averted, Few Happy with Outcome

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, September 16, 2015, the 2016 fiscal year General Fund Budget (GFB) passed.  The Governor had wanted to pass Draconian tax increases on the people of Alabama to deal with the shortfall.  Some Legislators wanted to balance the budget with massive cuts to the State General Fund … Continued
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September 17, 2015

Tea Party Groups to Rally Today Against New Taxes

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, September 14, the Senate will consider controversial proposals by the Alabama House of Representatives to raise taxes on nursing home beds, prescription drugs, cigarettes, car titles, car rentals/leases, etc.  The House is still considering controversial proposals to raise taxes on fuel, businesses, porn, and businesses that … Continued
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September 14, 2015

McMillan Said Cutting Budget Would Severely Impact Alabama Farmers

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 2 Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner John McMillan (R) held a press conference in Montgomery to announce that cuts to the Agriculture Department budget would severely Impact Alabama’s $70+ billion farm, and agribusiness economy Com. McMillan warned that Alabama’s economy will suffer and the state’s … Continued
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September 3, 2015