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How to protect students becomes issue in lieutenant governor’s race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh proposed her own plan to arm school personnel that differs from a plan to arm teachers being promoted by her opponent in the lieutenant governor’s race, State Representative Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville. “I find it shameful when people, on both sides of the … Continued

February 20, 2018

Education Trust Fund Budget to be voted on in Committee today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee held a public hearing on the Education Trust Fund fiscal year 2019 budget. Committee Chairman Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa, said this is a very good budget. Education employees will receive a 2.5 percent pay increase across the board. The trust fund … Continued

February 7, 2018

Science class: The ark, some dinosaurs and the ruler of a galactic confederacy

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter An Alabama lawmaker wants school teachers to incorporate the lessons of Scientology into public school science courses. That’s right, Rep. Steve Hurst, R-Munford, wants teachers to mix crazy religious theories alongside scientific theories and then let kids decide which one to choose. And if those kids choose to answer … Continued

January 22, 2018

This is what voting Republican has brought us

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Republicans in Alabama are confused. In the race for U.S. Senate, the Republican Party’s candidate — the new face of the party who is receiving full support from the party coffers and an endorsement from the Republican president — is Roy Moore, a man with a suspect political history … Continued

December 8, 2017

Democrats claim GOP Tax Plan would hurt Alabama workers, communities

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the Alabama Democratic Party released a statement critical of the recently released House GOP tax plan that passed the U.S. House of Representatives earlier that day. “House Republicans voted today to increase taxes on middle class families and provide massive giveaways to billionaires and wealthy corporations. While Senate … Continued

November 20, 2017

Mary Scott Hunter warns that the American Dream is in crisis in Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 18, 2017, Alabama School Board member Mary Scott Hunter (R) addressed the Alabama Federation of Young Republican who were at the State House for their Annual Legislative Day. Mary Scott Hunter warned that for too many in Alabama “the American Dream is in Crisis.” Hunter cited … Continued

April 21, 2017

Local Schools are Making a Difference

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) There is something really fun and exciting about visiting with students in our local schools. From the elementary student who just wants you to read a book with them to the high school student looking for college advice, the visits are always special. With the House out of session for the … Continued

November 7, 2016

State Employees Should Be A Budget Priority in 2017

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Imagine you went for nine years without a pay raise. Now imagine that, during those nine years, your boss made you start paying more for your health insurance and retirement plan. Now imagine that your boss laid-off about one out of every five of your coworkers, forcing you to … Continued

October 7, 2016

PEEHIP Board Raises Health Insurance Premiums on Education Employees

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 27, the PEEHIP (Public Education Employees Health Insurance Program) board voted 7 to 6 to increase the monthly health insurance premiums for education worker and retirees insured by the plan. Beginning on October 1, 2016 single plans will see a $15 a month rate increase. Family plans … Continued

April 29, 2016

Senate Passes Teacher Pay Raise with Amendments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 13, the Alabama Senate approved a cost of living adjustment for teachers and education employees when it passed HB21 sponsored by Rep. Bill Poole (R-Tuscaloosa). The House bill was heavily amended in the Senate. Senate Finance & Taxation Education Committee Chairman Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) amended the bill … Continued

April 14, 2016