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Alabama’s 1901 Constitution was written to favor a small ruling class. It was not written to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, as was the U.S. Constitution. Alabama’s 1901 Constitution is … Continued

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made a mistake. While talking about poverty in Alabama, Ocasio-Cortez said “ringworm” instead of “hookworm,” and whooo boy, hahaha, isn’t she dumb and stupid and a naive little girl? She should keep her mouth shut and never talk again. Except … I’m betting the people of Lowndes County sure would appreciate her … Continued

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded more than $10.5 million in community development block grants to 28 towns and cities, providing funds for those communities to improve their streets and water, sewer and drainage systems. Ivey said the block grants are needed to address the health and welfare of … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 27, 2017, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that the long troubled State Medicaid Agency will pursue alternatives to Regional Care Organizations (RCOs). Gov. Ivey said, “I support Medicaid’s shift in reform strategy, which has been fully shared with Legislative leadership and other key stakeholders.  I spoke … Continued

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Alabamians are tough, self-sufficient people. The conservative people of this conservative State don’t like handouts or Welfare. They don’t like people who can’t learn from their mistakes, take responsibility for their actions and pay their own way. Which makes me wonder … why do I and progressives like me … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 18 U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R from Alabama) spoke in favor of a welfare reform plan introduced by Senator Mike Enzi (R from Wyoming) who chairs the Senate Budget Committee. Sen. Sessions said, “The federal government currently spends around $750 billion each year on means-tested welfare … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday the Alabama Senate passed stringent new requirements for persons receiving entitlements from the State of Alabama. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R) from Anniston said on Facebook afterwards, “Tonight, Senate Republicans passed a package of common sense welfare reform bills.” Sen. Marsh said, “ Drug testing … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama issued a written statement after the introduction of a measure he cosponsored to permanently authorize and require employers to use the E-Verify program to bring immigration security to the workplace. Sen. Sessions said, “E-verify is the standard for all businesses that work … Continued