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Senator Dial Calls on Board to Ignore Special Interests in Superintendent Selection

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— State Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) sent a letter on Wednesday, cautioning members of the State Board of Education to ignore the corrupting influence of special interest groups and legislators, who are working to influence the appointment of a new Superintendent of Education. In his letter Dial wrote, “I … Continued

Bill Britt

July 8, 2016

McCutcheon Pushing for Tax Increase for Roads

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, January 22, State Representative Mac McCutcheon (R-Capshaw) said on Facebook that it is time to make some decisions about the future of our transportation infrastructure. The powerful Chairman of the House Rules Committee claimed that we need 12 cents additional state taxes on every gallon of fuel … Continued

Brandon Moseley

January 25, 2016

The First of Five Regional Transportation Infrastructure Hearings Held Thursday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, January 7, the Alabama Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee held the first of five regional meetings in Northport to gather information on Alabama’s infrastructure needs in order to maintain safe, quality roads, and bridges. Business Council of Alabama (BCA) President and CEO William J. Canary said in a … Continued

Brandon Moseley

January 11, 2016

Rep. Phil Williams Announces His Opposition to Raising Gas Taxes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In 2015, powerful forces led by Governor Robert Bentley (R) pushed the State Legislature for massive tax increases to help the state general fund (SGF). It took nine months and three sessions; but eventually $66 million a year in cigarette, nursing home bed, and prescription drug taxes passed the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

January 7, 2016

Christmas 2015

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Although its meaning and significance may differ from place-to-place, Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated all over the world. For some, it can be a time to celebrate the birth of the Christ child, which is always near the Christian heart, while for others it is simply a … Continued

Bill Britt

December 24, 2015

Sessions Says President Refuses to Listen to American People on Immigration

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, February 5, 2015 US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) blasted his Democratic Senate colleagues as “the palace guard” for their decision to protect President Barack H. Obama’s immigration policies when they filibustered a Republican plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security without providing funds for President Obama’s … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 6, 2015