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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
January 17, 2014

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
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
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
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
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
March 28, 2012

Bill Raises Incentive Caps for Entertainment Industry

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter A bill to further increase tax incentives to the entertainment industry was introduced to Senate Finance and Taxation, Education Committee on Wednesday during a public hearing by Representative Terri Collins (R-Decatur,)the Senate companion bill, SB290, is sponsored by Gerald Dial (R-Lineville). HB 243 seeks to increase the tax incentives … Continued
March 15, 2012

Holtzclaw Calls for Senators to Decline Pay Increase

  By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, on the Alabama Senate Floor, Senator Bill Holtzclaw (R-Madison) strongly urged Alabama senators not to accept the automatic pay raise this year. In 2007, the Democratic led legislature voted to give lawmakers an automatic cost of living pay raise each year that did not require an annual … Continued
February 29, 2012

State to Put RFPs in Online Database Gets Committee Approval

By Susan Britt and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, a bill requiring the State Purchasing Division of the Department of Finance to maintain an online statewide database of each request for a bid or proposal for a public contract by the State of Alabama passed in out of the Public Hearing and Vote with … Continued
February 9, 2012