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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
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Alabama’s Future: Three-Tier or Free Enterprise?

By Jim Eddins As a small vineyard and winery owner in Alabama since 1971 (45 years), I have experience with adult beverage laws and taxes. Perennial adult beverage legislation, sponsored by the usual suspects, is caused by globalized competition for beer, wine and spirits. A legal concept, a.k.a., the Three-Tier System, is unique to the … Continued
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March 18, 2016

Republicans Support Higher Gas Taxes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 17, the Alabama House Transportation, Utilities, and Infrastructure Committee voted for favorable passage of House Bill 394, sponsored by State Representative Mac McCutcheon (R-Huntsville) that would raise fuel taxes by six cents a gallon, and includes future gas tax increases beyond that to keep generating higher … Continued
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March 18, 2016

School Board Candidate Opposes PREP Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 14, Jackie Zeigler, Republican State School Board candidate, was sharply critical of the PREP Act which was narrowly given a favorable report in the State Senate Education Policy committee. The PREP Act is a tenure reform bill sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston). Zeigler, … Continued
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March 18, 2016

Sessions Urges Changes to H-1B Laws

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, March 11, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) urges changes in the law to prevent H-1B Visa abuse by corporations.  Sen. Sessions said, “Any law that blatantly allows for the firing of American workers with the intent of replacing them with imported workers cannot, and must not, stand.” Senator … Continued
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March 14, 2016

Unwired, Rewired or Dead Wired?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—For years, Senators Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) and Jim McClendon (R-Springville) have worked tirelessly to bring twenty-first century technology to Alabama’s school children. With their goal in sight, Gov. Robert Bentley added an executive amendment to the bill passed by the House and Senate, potentially killing the bill altogether. Dial … Continued
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March 10, 2016

Committee Gives Favorable Report to Fetal Heart Beat Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 9, the Alabama Senate Health Committee voted the Fetal Heartbeat Bill out of committee with a favorable report after a short public hearing where opponents derided the bill as unconstitutional. State Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) sponsored the legislation, SB9.  Allen said that he is trying to reduce … Continued
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March 10, 2016

Senate Passes Bill To Divide Up Possible New Gas Tax

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, March 3, the Alabama Senate passed Senate Bill 180, sponsored by State Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville). SB180 divides up how the money would be spent if the legislature passes any increases in the state taxes on a gallon of fuel, as many powerful special interests are advocating. … Continued
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March 8, 2016

UNA Complains That RSA Hurts Their Faculty Recruiting Efforts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 2, a public hearing was held by the Senate Finance and Taxation Education committee on allowing the University of North Alabama to give new hires the option of opting out of the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) pension plan, and instead putting their pension contributions and … Continued
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March 7, 2016