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Garret Addresses Birmingham Young Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, January 14, State Representative Danny Garrett addressed the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYR) about the upcoming 2016 Legislative Session. Rep. Garrett said that he enjoys hanging out with younger people. “Your organization is one of the more important groups we have in the country.” “Your generation is … Continued

January 18, 2016

Byrne and Sewell Reintroduce the Workforce Development Tax Credits Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 15, US Representatives Bradley Byrne (R-Mobile) and Terri Sewell (D-Selma) have reintroduced the bipartisan Workforce Development Tax Credit Act. Congressman Byrne said in a written statement, “The workforce needs in the United States are rapidly changing, and skills training is becoming more important than ever before. That’s … Continued

April 17, 2015

Bentley Applauds Final Passage of Workforce Council Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, February 13, 2014, the Alabama Senate and House of Representatives both passed SB 217 creating the Alabama Workforce Council. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) issued a written statement following the final passage. Governor Bentley said, “One of the recommendations of my College and Career Ready Task Force, … Continued

February 17, 2014

Governor Creates Task Force to Improve Alabama Education

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced the creation of a task force with the goal of helping students be better prepared for successful careers. The Governor’s College & Career Ready Task Force will bring together educators and the business community in a united effort to improve Alabama … Continued

January 16, 2013