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Gaming Bill Passes Senate Committee

  By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday, Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh’s (R-Anniston) gaming bill had its day in committee. After some harsh words were exchanged on the Senate Floor, Marsh’s bill was given a favorable report by the Tourism Committee with a vote of 6-2. When the Senate convened on Tuesday, … Continued
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August 5, 2015

Clouse Promoting Tax Increases

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 3, House Ways & Means General Fund Chairman, Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) told reporters that he, and other lawmakers, were introducing a package of tax increases, in order to close much of the shortfall in the troubled State General Fund budget. The Clouse plan is a much-less-reduced version … Continued
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August 5, 2015

Shelby Comments on Failure of Planned Parenthood Defunding Legislation in Senate

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 3, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) released a statement following the Senate’s vote to move forward on S1881, legislation to defund Planned Parenthood. Sen. Shelby wrote, “The recent videos depicting Planned Parenthood’s practices are extremely disturbing and underscore why taxpayer dollars should not support this organization. … Continued
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August 4, 2015

Ted Cruz Coming to Shelby County

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R) is bringing his Presidential campaign to Alabama on Sunday, August 9 with campaign stops in both Pelham and Huntsville. The Cruz for President Campaign has announced that the CruzCountry Bus Tour is kicking off on Friday, August 7th, in South Carolina. Cruz will crisscross … Continued
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August 4, 2015

Shelby Introduces Bill to Fight International Child Exploitation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 27, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) introduced legislation to establish an international notification system to provide advanced notice of international travel by registered sex offenders. S1867 would help to protect children from exploitation by establishing an international notification system to provide advanced notice of travel by registered … Continued
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July 29, 2015

Ted Cruz Coming to Huntsville

  By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Sixteen different Republicans are running for their party’s presidential nomination.  One of these is US Senator Ted Cruz from Texas.  Ted Cruz’s campaign has announced that the outspoken Senator and presidential contender will be in Huntsville on Sunday, August 9. Cruz will join US Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) … Continued
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July 28, 2015

Ford Says Democrats Willing To Help Solve Budget Crisis

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, July 24, the House Democratic Caucus announced in a statement that they were willing to meet with the GOP House leadership to solve the State General Fund (SGF) budget crisis. House Minority Leader Craig Ford said in a statement, “We’re reaching out to the leadership in … Continued
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July 27, 2015

Jim Steinle Testifies Before Congress About His Daughter’s Death

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 21, Jim Steinle testified before the US Senate’s powerful Judiciary Committee about his daughter, Kate Steinle, and her death at the hands of a criminal illegal alien in a sanctuary city.  Mr. Steinle favors legislation requiring better enforcement of our country’s existing immigration laws. Steinle testified … Continued
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July 23, 2015

Inhofe, Vitter, Sessions Caution EPA on Costs to Brick MACT Regulations

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 2, US Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Oklahoma), Chairman of the US Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee; David Vitter (R-Louisiana.), Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure EPW Subcommitte; and Jeff Sessions (R-AL), sent a letter today to US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy requesting … Continued
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July 7, 2015