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House Speaker Ranks 2018 Session “Among the Most Successful in Recent Years”

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Montgomery – Following the adjournment of the 2018 regular legislative session on Thursday, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R – Monrovia) released the following statement: “In terms of efficiency, cooperation, and significant legislation passed, the 2018 regular session should be considered among the most successful in recent years. Because of conservative fiscal practices and a wise carryover of funds from…

Divided Alabama Legislature Approves Ethics Exemption

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A divided Alabama Legislature has voted to exempt economic developers from the state law that governs lobbyists. The House of Representatives on Thursday gave final approval to the bill, voting 52-22 to accept Senate changes. Lawmakers were splintered over whether the change was needed for job recruitment or risked creating a loophole in state ethics law. Under the bill, economic…

Gov. Ivey Proud of the Approval of the Education Trust Fund Budget

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This morning, the Alabama State Senate gave final approval to the Education Trust Fund Budget. Governor Ivey released the following statement about the Senate’s action:  “I am proud to have put forward an Education Trust Fund Budget which represents the largest investment in education in a decade. As I have prioritized education, it makes me proud to see that this…

Racial Profiling Bill Dead without Final Legislative Vote

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Alabama lawmakers moved to end the legislative session without a final vote on a bill to collect data on race and traffic stops. House Speaker Mac McCutcheon said Thursday the bill would not get a vote on what will be the last day of the session. African-American lawmakers named the bill a priority. It stalled in the House after being…

Face 2 Face: Joseph Siegelman

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Senior Political Reporter Tim Lennox sat down for a Face to Face with Joseph Siegelman, who’s running as for State Attorney General. Siegelman will be running as a Democrat. He is also the son of former governor, Don Siegelman. Categories: Face 2 Face Tags: Alabama Attorney General, campaign 2018, DON SIEGELMAN, election 2018, Joseph Siegelman

Face 2 Face: Steve Marshall

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Senior Political Reporter Tim Lennox sat down for a Face to Face with Attorney General Steve Marshall to talk about seeking re-election after being appointed to the position by Former Governor Robert Bentley. Categories: Face 2 Face Tags: 2018 Elections, Alabama Attorney General, alabama elections 2018, Attorney General Steve Marshall, campaign 2018, election 2018

Weather Authority: Rain and Storms Roll Into Alabama

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RAIN AND STORMS AHEAD: Rain and storms become widespread across the state today. With just about any storm system this time of year, we are going to have to watch as a few strong to severe storms that could be possible. Our friends at the SPC have much of Alabama highlighted in a risk for severe weather tomorrow. There is…

Governor Ivey Signs Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act

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Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law SB149, the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act, authorizing the creation of a broadband accessibility grant program to be administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. The bill, sponsored by Senator Clay Scofield and Representative Donnie Chesteen, also creates the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund. In Alabama, there are more than 842,000 people without…

Racial Profiling Bill Stalled in House on Last Day

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Alabama lawmakers could end the legislative session with debate to collect data about race and traffic stops, but it is uncertain if the measure has the votes to pass. The House of Representatives could vote Wednesday on the bill that has become a contentious issue in the session’s closing days. The bill would require law enforcement officers to log the…

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