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“Carly’s Law” Passes Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate passed in a 34 to 0 legislation allowing medication made from cannabidoil extracted from the Marijuana plant to be prescribed as treatment for children with severe disabilities. “Carly’s Law” was sponsored by Senator Paul Sanford (R) from Huntsville. The bill has been vigorously promoted … Continued
March 14, 2014

Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Offer Differing Views on Bills’ Passage

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, February 4 the Alabama House of Representatives passed four bills aimed at better regulating abortions which are performed in the State of Alabama.  Pro-Life groups praised passage of the landmark legislation while abortion supporters denounced the legislation that was spearheaded by the Alabama House Republican Caucus. Alabama … Continued
March 5, 2014

Lawmakers Addresses Pro-Life Rally

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Over 130 Pro-Life activists rallied in front of the Alabama State House on Tuesday with numerous state legislators making appearances. The Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R) from Auburn addressed the group.  Speaker Hubbard said to the group and then on Facebook, “As long as liberal Supreme Court … Continued
February 26, 2014

2014 Legislative Session Begins Today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama State Legislature begins their 2014 legislative session on Tuesday, January 14th.  Already select committees have been meeting including most of the budget committees.  Various legislators have already publicly commented on their expectations about this year’s legislative session. Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R) from Auburn said … Continued
January 14, 2014

Court Delays Enforcement of Contraceptive Mandate: Alabama House Promises Protection

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor granted a stay of enforcement of a controversial Obamacare mandate forcing employers to pay for drugs and procedures which many object to on moral, ethical, and religious grounds. The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Hubbard (R) from Auburn said, “We all … Continued
January 3, 2014

Republicans Announce They Have Surpassed Billion Goal in Savings

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republicans all over the country run campaigns promising that if elected they will make government smaller and save taxpayers money by cutting government waste and inefficiency.  Many times actual performance shows that government gets bigger, hires more staff, and expands its mission despite which party is in power. Not … Continued
December 24, 2013

Ford Says GOP Balanced the Budget on the Backs of Alabama Families

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter House Minority Leader Craig Ford (D) from Gadsden issued a written statement in response to the Republican statement that they have saved Alabama over a billion dollars are year in annual savings. Minority leader Ford said, “Over the past three years, the Republican Super Majority in Montgomery has balanced … Continued
December 24, 2013

Republicans Reveal Their “Common Sense Conservative” Agenda for 2014 Legislative Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House Republicans held a press conference to announce their agenda for the 2014 legislative session which begins on January 14. The Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R) from Auburn, the House Majority Leader Micky Hammon (R) from Decatur, Agenda Platform Committee Chair Representative Randy Davis (R) … Continued
December 6, 2013

Ford Critical of Republicans 2014 Legislative Agenda

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday the Alabama House Republican Caucus held a press conference with hand picked members of the mainstream Alabama media to announce their agenda for the 2014 legislative session which begins on January 14. Alabama House Minority Craig Ford (D) from Gasden was critical of the announced “Common Sense … Continued
December 6, 2013

Alabama’s Leaders Recognize Veterans on Veterans Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama has the highest veteran population on a percentage basis of any state. Governor Bentley and other Alabama leaders took a moment on this Veterans Day, a holiday that began in Alabama, to salute the service of those veterans. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said on Facebook, “On Veterans … Continued
November 13, 2013