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House set to move forward with release of Bentley report, impeachment

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Despite efforts from Gov. Robert Bentley’s attorneys, the House of Representatives plans to move forward with impeachment hearings next Monday and with the release of a written report this afternoon detailing the House’s investigation into the Governor. The release of the report this afternoon will come only two … Continued
April 7, 2017

The Governor’s attorney has introduced his own impeachment schedule

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — During a packed day at the State House, Gov. Robert Bentley’s attorney, Ross Garber, decided to hold a press conference to announce his own tentative impeachment schedule, which he said gives the Governor “due process and fairness.” At an impromptu press conference at the State House, Garber … Continued
April 5, 2017

Bentley leads team to Washington to lobby for new Healthcare law

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 20, 2017, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) was joined by Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia), State Senator Trip Pittman (R-Montrose), Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper), State Medicaid Commissioner Stephanie Azar, and key aides in Washington DC. The team is in Washington hoping to influence … Continued
March 21, 2017

Thursday will be Pro-Life Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 16th, 2017, will be Pro-Life Legislative Day in Montgomery. Pro-family activist Hannah Ford said, “So glad to see that Speaker McCutcheon & the AL House Republicans have scheduled Pro-Life Legislative Day for this Thursday, March 16th! Please make the effort to come to Montgomery if at all … Continued
March 14, 2017

Bill introduced to suspend leadership in the Legislature if indicted

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — In October 2014, Mike Hubbard, House Speaker at the time, faced a 23-count indictment on felony ethics charges. For nearly two years, Hubbard steamed along as House Speaker despite the public corruption charges. A bill proposed last week would have prevented that. Last Tuesday, Rep. Allen Treadaway (R-Morris) … Continued
March 7, 2017

Does the State know best?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In a complex world where the government continues to play an increasingly larger role in the lives of its citizens, it is often necessary to step back and ask: when is it appropriate for the government to limit individual liberty? The latest fight over decriminalizing midwifery is an example … Continued
March 7, 2017

Support growing for Midwives bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama is currently fortieth in the nation in doctors per capita and this shortage is acutely felt in rural areas. An increasing number of Alabama women do not have convenient access to a hospital where babies are delivered. Between that and women who would prefer a more natural at … Continued
March 6, 2017

Family Advocacy Day draws pro-family Legislators

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 28, 2017, an estimated one hundred people gathered in front of Alabama’s historic state Capital Building for Family Advocacy Day. Rev. Tom Ford said we are here to thank God for his grace. Society is based on three pillars: the family, the church, and the State. When … Continued
March 1, 2017

This Session is different

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter There is a general sense around the State House that the 2017 Legislative Session is different. But in what way? Is there a chance we are witnessing an era of cooperation rather than confrontation? Could this be the time where all the citizens in every district matter whether Republican … Continued
February 28, 2017

The Alabama Republican Party revels in victory

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Poltical Reporter Friday, February 24, 2017, the leadership of the Alabama Republican Party celebrated its political ascendancy at the 2017 Winter Dinner at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan said that the Republican Party has gone from 53 percent of all the elected offices in Alabama … Continued
February 27, 2017