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House votes to put statues of Helen Keller, Rosa Parks on capitol grounds

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill to place statues of Helen Keller and Rosa Parks on the state capitol grounds. House Bill 287 is sponsored by State Rep. Laura Hall, D-Huntsville. Hall said the two women are already both honored with statues in Washington at the nation’s capital. “These statues would represent two … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 24, 2019

House Committee passes abortion ban

Wednesday, the Alabama House Health Committee approved legislation that would effectively ban abortions in the state of Alabama. HB314 is sponsored by state Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur. Collin’s bill is a simple abortion ban. Rep. Collins admits the bill conflicts with the 1973 5-4 Roe v. Wade decision that declared abortion a discovered constitutional right. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 18, 2019

Bill to criminalize abortion officially introduced in Legislature

A new bill introduced by State Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur, would treat those who seek out an abortion as criminals. “It simply criminalizes abortion,” Collins said of the anti-abortion bill. “I felt like this is the right time,” Collins said explaining her decision to bring this bill now. About 60 percent of Alabamians voted in … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 3, 2019

Collins to introduce abortion ban legislation to force Supreme Court to reconsider Roe v. Wade

State Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur, announced that she is filing legislation that will work to protect unborn life by banning abortion in the state of Alabama. The bill is clearly a direct challenge to the controversial U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling which struck down state laws, including in Alabama, protecting the rights … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 2, 2019

Senate votes to end Common Core in Alabama

Thursday, the Alabama Senate voted in favor of Senate Bill 119, which would end Common Core in the Alabama public schools. For a decade, conservative activists have been telling the state to overturn the Common Core-aligned Alabama College and Career Ready Standards. For years, the leadership had thwarted efforts by Senators to pass a Common … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 22, 2019

Legislative Advisory Committee on School Safety and Security holds first meeting

A new Legislative Advisory Committee on School Safety and Security that was created by Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R – Monrovia, and has been tasked with reviewing and vetting legislation involving school security issues. The task force held its organizational meeting at the Alabama State House on Tuesday. The panel is comprised of … Continued

Brandon Moseley

October 17, 2018

45 state legislators have endorsed Kay Ivey for governor

Thursday, the Kay Ivey for governor campaign announced that 45 Alabama lawmakers from across the state have endorsed Ivey. The legislators cited her leadership in creating jobs, putting more money back in Alabamians pockets and prioritizing conservative values. “From my experience as Lieutenant Governor, I understood and prioritized open communications between the Executive and Legislative … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 25, 2018

Bill allowing county school superintendents to take second jobs passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow county school superintendents to take second or third jobs. It also removes that $600 cap on a county superintendent’s travel expenses. House Bill 31 is sponsored by state Rep. Danny Crawford, R-Athens. Crawford said that, “Current law … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 21, 2018

Opinion

The Goal of Education

House Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford When it comes to education policy, I don’t often agree with my colleague, Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur). But this year she plans to bring legislation that would set education goals for our state, and I like this idea. I like this idea because it finally forces us to address … Continued

Craig Ford

January 20, 2017

Opinion

State kicks off A-F school report cards, tells us what we already know

By Larry Lee Education Matters After more than four years of endless meetings and countless discussions about how someone can label a school with one grade to encompass its value, we have now made a first step in rolling out legislation passed in 2012. One has to tip their hat to representative Terri Collins of … Continued

Larry Lee

December 28, 2016