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McCutcheon, Ward, Whatley, and Patterson awarded for autism bill efforts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The National Autism Law Summit was held in San Diego, California.  Several members of the Alabama legislative delegation were awarded as legislative champions for their efforts to pass legislation requiring that insurers cover autism therapy.  State Representative Jim Patterson, R-Meridianville, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, state Senate … Continued
January 2, 2018

More conservative elected officials endorse Moore

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the Judge Roy Moore for U.S. Senate Campaign announced that twenty more elected officials from both rural and urban areas of the state of Alabama had endorsed Moore. The campaign said that the announcement is demonstrative of the widespread, local support accumulating for Moore as he heads into … Continued
September 15, 2017

US Rep. Mike Rogers holds Town Hall meetings

By Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 12, 2017, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) held a Town Hall meeting Thursday morning at the Southern Union campus in Opelika and another on Thursday afternoon at the Oxford Civic Center in Oxford. Attendance was estimated at about 200 at both events. US Representative Mike Rogers said on … Continued
August 17, 2017

Autism Bill show worthy of the WWE

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter My mother was wrong. For years, she told me that professional wrestling was a waste of time – a brain cell-melter. It was silly, she said, as she recommended that I use my time more wisely. I should be reading or studying or doing something to prepare me for … Continued
May 17, 2017

Senators promise to blow-up session if there’s no vote on autism bill

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — An unlikely issue has become one of the most contentious topics in the State House this session: mandating insurance coverage for an autism spectrum therapy called applied behavioral analysis therapy. The debate over a bill that would provide just that has many senators demanding a vote and some … Continued
May 5, 2017

Bipartisan bill would give retirees a one-time bonus

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Some Republicans in the Senate and at least one Democrat in the State House of Representatives believe certain retired educators should receive a one-time, lump sum payment. Republican Senator Gerald Dial, who is leading the charge, is joined by Senate colleagues Jimmy Holley, Jim McClendon, Steve Livingston, Tom Whatley … Continued
January 11, 2017

Senate Announces Committee Assignments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 14, the Alabama Senate announced its committee assignments for the next four years. (See full list of committee assignments here.) State Senator Tom Whatley (R) will chair the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forest Committee. Sen. Slade Blackwell (R) will be the chairman of the Banking & … Continued
January 15, 2015

Police Say Whatley “Forcefully Shoved” Fiancée

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Auburn Police report contradicts Sen. Tom Whatley’s statement about his domestic violence arrest on December 9. According to the official police filings, Whatley “grabbed the female [his fiancée] by the arm and forcefully shoved her down on the brick steps and concrete porch.” Whatley was then told by officers … Continued
December 17, 2014