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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
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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
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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
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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
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May 17, 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
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January 11, 2017
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Alabama a Sanctuary City for Corrupt Politicos: Opinion

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter What are we to make of the fact that Alabama ranks in the top ten for being one of the most religious states, as well as being near the top in public corruption? Alabama State government is like a sanctuary city for moral turpitude, a safe haven where … Continued
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July 28, 2015

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
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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
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December 17, 2014