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GOP chairwoman Lathan applauds Alabama Republican Caucus for legislative accomplishments

Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan on Friday praised the Alabama Republican Caucus’ results during the 2018 Legislative session. “We are proud that our Alabama Republican legislators worked so well together this session to pass legislation that will greatly benefit our state,” Lathan said. “We are thankful for Governor Ivey’s leadership in partnering with our … Continued
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April 2, 2018

Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day: Alabama businesses, parks, lakes and others offering discounts in recognition

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Alabama Wildlife Federation, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and others came together to promote National Hunting and Fishing Day, which will be observed this year on Saturday, Sept. 23. They also announced that … Continued
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September 21, 2017

Zeigler promotes 2017 New Year’s Resolution agenda

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Auditor Jim Zeigler has put forward a series of 2017 policy positions for state government that he believes Alabama should adopt. Zeigler stated, “2017 is considered a political ‘off year,’ with no state or national elections. But State Auditor Jim Zeigler says 2017 can be a turning point … Continued
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December 27, 2016

Young Republicans to Hear Presentation on Amendment 2

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, October 13, the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYR) will hear from UAB professor of biology and past President of Birmingham Mountain Pedalers (BUMP), Dr. Mickie Powell on how Alabama’s Amendment 2 will affect Alabama State Parks. Dr. Powell wants to make sure the State Parks remain open to … Continued
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October 13, 2016

Bill to Protect State Parks Bill Passes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 20, the Alabama House of Representative passed Senate Bill 260 which would prevent the legislature from looting State park funds like they have done in the past three years. Five of the 22 State parks were forced to close because millions of dollars in revenues generate from … Continued
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April 21, 2016
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Win Free Sex: Distraction

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Secretary (ALEA), Spencer Collier, held a press conference on Wednesday, where he reiterated Gov. Robert Bentley’s order to lie to the State’s Attorney General, the firings at ALEA, the closing of ongoing criminal investigations into the Bentley Administration and a sitting State Senator. But … Continued
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March 24, 2016

Bill Prevents Transfers of State Park Funds to Other Agencies

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter   On Tuesday, March 22, the Alabama Senate passed SB260, which is a constitutional amendment to protect the Alabama State Parks funding from future budget battles.  Over the last several years, millions of dollars of parks funding has been transferred to prop up Alabama’s struggling Corrections System and state … Continued
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March 24, 2016
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Bentley Got His Tax Increases, But He’s Still Closing Parks and Drivers License Offices

  By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford  As if $86 million in new taxes and an $80 million raid on public education weren’t bad enough, Gov. Bentley has now announced that he will close more than thirty drivers license offices, as well as some state parks and National Guard armories. The governor has spent this … Continued
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October 1, 2015