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Sine Die! – “with all deliberate speed”

By Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey When I struck the gavel for the Senate to adjourn Sine Die at midnight on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, the Senate completed its 30th and final legislative day of the 2016 Regular Session. Sine Die is a Latin phrase meaning “without day” that is, without designating the next day the … Continued
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May 13, 2016

House Expected to Pass Education Budget with Four Percent Raise for Most Education Employees

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives is expected to pass an education budget this week that will increase teachers and education workers by four percent a year……double the two percent raise requested by Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R). The education received a favorable report from the House Ways and Means … Continued
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March 7, 2016

Jeremy Oden Appointed to National Transportation Task Force

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Public Service Commissioner Jeremy Oden (R) has been appointed to a new transportation task force created by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC). Commissioner Oden said, “Emerging technologies and changes in how people and goods are transported in our modern economy have prompted a renewed interest … Continued
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January 29, 2016

McCutcheon Pushing for Tax Increase for Roads

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, January 22, State Representative Mac McCutcheon (R-Capshaw) said on Facebook that it is time to make some decisions about the future of our transportation infrastructure. The powerful Chairman of the House Rules Committee claimed that we need 12 cents additional state taxes on every gallon of fuel … Continued
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January 25, 2016

Roby Discusses the Highway Funding Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 4 U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) issued a statement discussing the six year transportation funding bill.  Rep Roby discussed the importance of giving long-term certainty to state and local governments for road planning. Rep. Roby said that, “Roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure make up … Continued
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November 5, 2015

Education Budget Debated in Committee: Passes in Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 14 the Alabama Senate passed SB179 the Education Trust Fund budget with the unified support of both political parties 33 to 0. The budget included an additional $13.5 million increase for the state’s voluntary Pre-K program.  State Senator Cam Ward (R from Alabaster) said on Twitter, “Al … Continued
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April 15, 2015

Bentley Signs Alabama Charter Schools Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, March 19 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) signed the School Choice and Student Opportunity Act, SB45, into law. ALGOP Chairwoman Terry Lathan made a written statement, “Alabama is a state that has a long history of educational challenges. As a former public school teacher, I applaud the … Continued
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March 20, 2015

Governor Bentley Addresses Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 28, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on behalf of the National Governors Association regarding the need for Congress to pass a long-term plan for transportation infrastructure investments. In 2012, Congress passed the Moving Ahead for Progress in … Continued
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January 30, 2015