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Jason Fisher runs for State Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Jason Fisher, a former U.S. Senate Candidate, launched his campaign for Alabama state Senate Thursday in District 32. Fisher said that he is receiving strong support from local Democrats. “It is an exciting time in Baldwin County,” South Baldwin Democrats member Pam Skaggs, said. “We have more Democrats on … Continued
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March 5, 2018

Health committee gives favorable report to youth sports bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Senate Health Committee gave a favorable report to House Bill 9, which is designed to improve the safety of youth sports. The bill’s sponsor state Rep. Jack Williams, R-Vestavia Hills, said that the number of children participating in youth sports have declined.  Meanwhile, the number of injuries … Continued
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March 1, 2018

Senate approves 3 percent pay raise for state employees

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Many state employees may soon receive a cost-of-living pay raise if a bill passed by the Senate Tuesday is approved by the House and signed by the Governor. The bill, which received a vote of 28-1 in the Alabama Senate this week, would provide all state employees working for … Continued
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February 28, 2018

Bill to combat opioid abuse passes Legislature

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 200 Thursday, which establishes a prescription drug monitoring plan that allows doctors and pharmacists to see all of the medications that a patient has been prescribed. SB200 was sponsored by Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, and carried in the Alabama House of … Continued
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February 27, 2018

Alabama Republicans narrowly decide against censuring Shelby

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republican executive committee members angry at U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, for abandoning Roy Moore in December’s general election launched an unsuccessful effort to have Shelby censured by his own party. Passing resolutions only require a simple majority vote of the 550 member Alabama Republican Executive Committee. Resolutions … Continued
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February 26, 2018

Bill to loosen marijuana laws gets favorable report from committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday gave a favorable report to a bill that would decrease the criminal penalties for marijuana possession. Senate Bill 251, sponsored by Sen. Dick Brewbaker, R-Montgomery, would reclassify the possession of 1 ounce of less of marijuana as a fine-only offense. It would also … Continued
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February 22, 2018

Civil asset forfeiture reform passes out of committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to a bill last week that promises to reform civil asset forfeiture laws in the state of Alabama to provide some basic protection the rights of the accused. Senate Bill 213 is sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. “This is not … Continued
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February 19, 2018