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Republicans are concerned by Rep. Dismukes’ Confederate social media posts

House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, on Monday released a statement in response to a recent social media post by State Rep. Will Dismukes, R-Prattville, who was in Selma Saturday celebrating Confederate General and Ku Klux Klan leader Gen. Nathan Bedford Forest’s birthday over the weekend. This was while much of the rest of the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 28, 2020

State Rep. Ron Johnson, longest-serving House member, has died

State Rep. Ronald “Ron” Johnson, R-Sylacauga, died Tuesday of complications from liver cancer. He was 76. “I was saddened to learn of the passing of Rep. Johnson this evening, following his recent cancer diagnosis,” said Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey. “Ron and I have served together for many years. He was a real champion for the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 15, 2020

Brooks says that he will vote against statehood for Washington D.C.

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, said he will vote “no” this week on HR51, a resolution for District of Columbia statehood. “I will NEVER vote to give Washington, D.C. separate statehood status,” Brooks said. “Washington, D.C. is a CITY, not a state. Its population is roughly one-seventh of Alabama. To add perspective, giving D.C. statehood … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 26, 2020

Brooks, Palmer join lawsuit against House’s proxy voting rule change

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, and Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, have joined constituents and members of the House Republican Conference as plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a recently passed resolution that allows representatives to cast votes for themselves and others on the House floor, known as proxy voting. The rule change was supported … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 29, 2020

Byrne sues Speaker Pelosi to stop House rule changes

Tuesday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, announcing that he is filing a lawsuit against Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-California, alleging that the Speaker’s new coronavirus emergency rules allowing members of Congress to proxy vote violates the United States Constitution. “The Constitution is clear that a majority must be present for the House to conduct … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 28, 2020

Brooks to vote against Democrats’ next COVID-19 aid plan

Wednesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) announced in a statement that he will vote “No” on the Democrats’ $3+ trillion “Socialist spending bill that does little to find a COVID-19 cure and a lot to destroy America’s economy.” Brooks also announced that he will vote “No” on efforts to allow Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California)to vote for … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 14, 2020

House speaker predicts there will be a special session

The legislature wrapped up its business for the 2020 regular legislative session Saturday, but Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, predicted that there would be a special session. “Yes, there will be a special session. There are a lot of needs that will come forth,” McCutcheon said when asked by reporters. A key issue … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 13, 2020

Lottery, sentencing reform, and medical marijuana all dead for this year

Thursday, the Alabama Legislature made the decision to kill all statewide legislation in a move to end the 2020 regular legislative session as quickly as possible. The decision was made to deal only with budgets and members prized local bills. The decision kills all of the prison and sentencing reform bills, the medical marijuana bill, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 24, 2020

McCutcheon says Hubbard ruling made it clear: ethics law has flaws

Friday, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R – Monrovia, issued a statement following the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling affirming five of the convictions of former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn. “The Supreme Court’s ruling has made it clear that our ethics law has flaws that must be addressed,” said McCutcheon. “Our task … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 13, 2020

Alabama Legislature meets under heightened health concerns

The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday gaveled in for what was supposed to be their first day back from a two-week spring break—well rested and ready to tackle the state’s pressing issues. Instead, like everything else in American society, it was a somber event overshadowed by concerns about the coronavirus, which has killed approximately … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 1, 2020