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Immigration reform bills fail in the US Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A number of immigration reform bills were considered by the U.S. Senate, but all four proposed immigration bills failed on Thursday. Senator Doug Jones (R-Alabama) was a cosponsor of bipartisan legislation led by Senators Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota) and Angus King (I-Maine) that would have protected 1.8 million DREAMers … Continued
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February 16, 2018

Health Committee approves bill to give nurses authority to sign medical documents

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Brandon Moseley Wednesday, the Senate Health Committee approved a bill, Senate 46, which would allow nurse practitioners to sign many documents that currently can only be signed by a physician. The President of the Alabama State Nurses Association (ASNA) Dr. Rebecca Huie wrote, “The Alabama State Nurses Association applauds Senate Bill … Continued
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February 15, 2018

Democrats qualify for state Senate races

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Democratic Party closed qualifying on all offices, including the Alabama state Senate. 32 Democrats qualified for the state Senate, and there are a number of Democratic primary contests. The Senate is currently composed of 26 Republicans, seven Democrats and one independent. Senate District 26 is vacant. The … Continued
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February 12, 2018

Republican primary field for State Senate is set

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Major party qualifying ended on Friday. February 9 and there were a number of late changes in the state Senate slates, most notably Senator Slade Blackwell’s decision to pull out of his senate re-election race to pursue the governor’s office. The Senate is currently composed of 26 Republicans, seven … Continued
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February 12, 2018

Senate Health Committee approves bill requiring restaurants to secure grease traps

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Senate Health Committee voted to give a favorable report to legislation requiring restaurants and other commercial food service establishments to securely cover their grease traps to prevent unauthorized access.  Senate Bill 258 today is sponsored by state Sen. Tom Whatley, R-Auburn. Sadly, this legislation was introduced in … Continued
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February 8, 2018
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Four reasons why parents want the Alabama State Board of Education to remain elected

By Deborah Love Two similar proposed bills, SB24 and SB25, make the State Board of Education (SBOE) appointed by a Director of Education. There will no longer be a Superintendent of Education but a Director of Education selected by the Governor. These bills are making their way through the Alabama Senate now. Their primary objective … Continued
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February 7, 2018

Arthur Orr qualifies for another term in the State Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, State Senator Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, announced that he has filed qualifying papers to seek a fourth term in the Senate District 3 seat that he has held since 2006. “Since my first day serving in Montgomery, I have focused my efforts on improving education, economic development, and efficiency … Continued
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February 6, 2018

Senate approves bill intended expand rural broadband access

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate on Thursday approved a bill intended to expand rural access to highspeed broadband internet. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Clay Scofield, R-Guntersville, aims to expand private investment in broadband infrastructure by providing tax incentives to telecommunications and cable companies that invest in rural areas. Senate Bill … Continued
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February 5, 2018