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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
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March 22, 2019

Senate approves extension to payday loan repayment periods

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Those hoping to reform the payday lending industry marked down a win Thursday when the Senate passed a hotly debated bill that would extend the repayment period for the typical payday loan, giving borrowers more time to repay their loan without racking up excessive interest. The move will effectively cut … Continued
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March 9, 2018

After death of Auburn 3-year-old, Legislature sends Governor “Sadie’s Bill” requiring more oversight of grease pits

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The bill’s sponsors say Sadie Grace Andrew’s death won’t be in vain and her legacy will be one of protecting other little kids just like her. The Senate on Thursday sent the governor “Sadie’s Bill” for her signature. The legislation that would require restaurants and other commercial food establishments … Continued
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March 9, 2018

Senate Committee approves first-time home buyer incentive

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee gave a favorable report to a bill to provide tax incentives for first time home buyers. House Bill 248 is sponsored by state Rep. Kyle South, R-Fayette. Sen. Greg Reed, R-Jasper, who carried the bill for South, said the bill … Continued
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March 2, 2018

Senate Health Committee approves bill requiring restaurants to secure grease traps

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Senate Health Committee voted to give a favorable report to legislation requiring restaurants and other commercial food service establishments to securely cover their grease traps to prevent unauthorized access.  Senate Bill 258 today is sponsored by state Sen. Tom Whatley, R-Auburn. Sadly, this legislation was introduced in … Continued
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February 8, 2018

Whatley introduces bill to give tax credits to border wall builders

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, State Sen. Tom Whatley, R-Auburn, announced that he introduced Senate Bill 277, to give tax credits to Alabama companies that contract to build President Donald Trump’s border wall. Whatley said that his bill supports President Trump’s effort to secure our borders while growing Alabama’s economy. Whatley’s proposal will … Continued
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February 6, 2018

State Sen. Tom Whatley qualifies for re-election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, Alabama state Sen. Tom Whatley announced that he will seek re-election for State Senate District 27 representing portions of Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa Counties. “I am proud of the accomplishments we have made in my legislative career,” Whatley said. “We have the lowest unemployment rate ever and our … Continued
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January 15, 2018