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Marsh Re-elected President Pro Tem

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—By a unanimous vote in the Alabama Senate, Senator Del Marsh (R-Anniston) was re-elected President Pro Tem during the first day of the 2015 Organizational Session. He was immediately sworn in by Lt. Governor Kay Ivey. This will be Marsh’s second term as President Pro Tem. Marsh said he … Continued
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January 14, 2015

Hubbard Files Three Motions To Dismiss (Motions Provided)

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard’s attorneys filed three motions with the court to have his 23 Felony indictments dismissed. On December 19, Hubbard asked Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker III to dismiss the charges because he claims the Grand Jury was improperly empaneled, the Grand Jury … Continued
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December 22, 2014

Trial Date Set for Rep. Barry Moore

by Susan BrittAlabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—On Wednesday, Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker set a trial date of September 15 at 8:30 a.m. for indicted lawmaker Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise. Moore was indicted on two counts of perjury and two counts of false statements to the Lee County Grand Jury. The charges came from answers … Continued
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June 5, 2014

Open Meetings Act Passes Out of Committee

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed the Open Meetings Act SB191, out of committee. A substitute was passed, including some language that was of concern to the Alabama Press Association (APA). This bill, if passed, will reverse that rulings by the Alabama Supreme Court last year from 2012 … Continued
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February 13, 2014

LRS Delays Bill Infuriating Bedford

by Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, Senator Roger Bedford (D-Russellville) went to the podium empty handed when his bill was called by the Lt. Governor. Bedford expressed his anger for the Legislative Reference Service for failing to have a substitute ready in time for discussion on the Floor of the Senate. Before the … Continued
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January 17, 2014
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Macon County Sheriff Accepts Victoryland Bingo Machines as Legal

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter How they work How game is played Sheriff Warren’s Statement SHORTER–On Wednesday, Macon County Sheriff David Warren held a demonstration of bingo machines given by, BMM, for the press and a few officials at Victoryland, owned by Milton McGregor. After the demonstration, the sheriff declared the machines legal citing … Continued
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December 13, 2012

Elmore County Commission Welcomes Poarch Creek Expansion for Wind Creek Wetumpka

Above: Poarch Tribal Chairman Buford L. Rolin presents Wind Creek Wetumpka project plan rendering. By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter WETUMPKA–On Wednesday, the Poarch Creek Indian Gaming Authority (PCIGA) announced the beginning of construction of Wind Creek Wetumpka Hotel that will be an expansion of the existing Wetumpka facility. The construction is estimated to cost … Continued
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July 13, 2012

Rep. Todd Raises More Concerns About Charter Schools

By Susan BrittAlabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY–Big business, buildings and applicants remain a concerns for some Democrats regarding the charter schools portion of the Education Options Act of 2012. According to Rep. Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) there is a possibility that “big business” will control these schools. “A nonprofit charter will partner with a for-profit corporation that … Continued
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April 11, 2012

Proration Hits Alabama State House Staff

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–A little over two weeks after Governor Bentley declared proration, the Alabama State House begins to feel the effects. Those that attend the State House on a regular basis may have noticed that there are fewer security officers than before. Proration has caused a reduction in contracted security staff … Continued
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April 5, 2012

Interview: Sen. J.T. “Jabo” Waggoner

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Senator J.T. “Jabo” Waggoner is a Birmingham native who is the current Majority Leader of the Senate. He is also Chairman of the Senate Rules, Confirmations and Local Legislation No. 2 Committees. We spoke with Senator J.T “Jabo” Waggoner about his experience as a legislator and hopes for this … Continued
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March 28, 2012