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Birmingham-area lawmaker to introduce bill rolling back City Council’s controversial pay increase

Elizabeth BeShears -
ABC 33/40 - Birmingham News, Weather, Sports (Video Above: Rep. David Faulkner explains his bill to require public notice of city pay increase proposals via...

Alabamians are more in touch with reality than most politicians in Montgomery (Opinion)

Sen. Shay Shelnutt -
This op-ed was originally published in the Trussville Tribune. Here is what I have consistently heard as I have been around my district of...

Graphics show latest militarization of Alabama police forces

Elizabeth BeShears -
Congress’s “1033” program, which has been around for a couple of decades, allows for the transfer of military equipment to local law enforcement agencies....

Poll reveals NASCAR fans overwhelmingly want to ‘Make America Great Again’

Cliff Sims -
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- When the checkered flag waves at the end of next year's Presidential race, NASCAR fans are hoping it's Donald Trump who...

Bentley’s latest proposal would raise Alabamians’ taxes by at least $260 million annually

Cliff Sims -
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Bentley Administration says the governor's latest proposals will increase Alabamians' taxes by $260 million annually. Gov. Bentley on Thursday released details...

Alabama woman found guilty of 24 counts of absentee voter fraud

Elizabeth BeShears -
DOTHAN, Ala. -- A Houston County woman was found guilty Wednesday of 24 counts of voter fraud for promoting illegal absentee voting, according to the...

Congresswoman Sewell visits Alabama National Guard Special Forces in Iraq

John James -
WASHINGTON -- Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL7) met this week with members of the Alabama National Guard's 20th Special Forces unit while receiving briefings on...

Details of Bentley’s call for a second Special Session reveal familiar proposals

Casey Cappa -
MONTGOMERY, Ala. --  Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released details Thursday of his call for a second Special Session of the State Legislature to address...

Alabama Agriculture commissioner says food safety in jeopardy if cuts are made (Analysis)

Elizabeth BeShears -
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan added his department Wednesday to the list of government services that say they...

Robertson: The empty promise of ‘No New Taxes’ (Opinion and infographic)

Katherine Robertson -
  Beginning early in the Regular Legislative Session, Democrats laughingly claimed that Republicans were stealing their agenda, namely on tax increases. Various Republicans from the...

Alabama lawmaker unloads on tax-raisers & scandal-ridden politicians in provocative interview (Audio)

Elizabeth BeShears -
https://youtu.be/PtxZPOkHvOo (Audio above: Rep. Ed Henry interviewed by Cliff Sims on Yellowhammer Radio) State Rep. Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) on Wednesday delivered a provocative interview on Yellowhammer...

Alabama Congressmen applaud scheduled Planned Parenthood hearing

Elizabeth BeShears -
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House Judicial Committee Wednesday announced it has scheduled the first hearing on abortion provider Planned Parenthood, ensuring that the controversy...

Are you up to date on Alabama’s new gun law? Here’s what changed this week

John James -
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- A gun law passed during the 2015 Regular Legislative Session went into effect Tuesday, after a bipartisan effort ushered through several...

Study: Employees in right to work states like Alabama earn just as much

Elizabeth BeShears -
WASHINGTON -- A recent study by the Heritage Foundation disputes the assertion that employees in right to work states such as Alabama are compensated...

Alabama Public Service Commission deserves praise for holding fast to free market principles (Opinion)

Paul Reynolds -
A powerful gust of conservatism blew through our state yesterday when the leaders at the Alabama Public Service Commission held steadfast to free market...

How a recent decision by the Obama admin. could destroy Alabama small businesses

Elizabeth BeShears -
MOBILE, Ala. -- The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently ruled companies can be held responsible for labor violations committed by their contractors. Now,...

September named ‘Voter Registration Month’ in Alabama

Casey Cappa -
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill joined members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in declaring September 2015 ...

Governor Bentley announces start date of second Special Session

Elizabeth BeShears -
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced Tuesday afternoon the start date for the anticipated second Special Session of the State Legislature...

Reforming judicial retirement equals big savings for taxpayers (Opinion)

Sen. Arthur Orr -
Republicans in the state legislature are committed to saving money for Alabama’s taxpayers. Reforms to teacher and state employee retirement plans were made in...

Lt. Gov. Ivey’s inner circle making transition plans in case Bentley ultimately resigns

Cliff Sims -
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey and a close circle of advisers are mapping out a transition plan in case Gov. Robert...

Roby: Strides taken toward improvement at VA, but there’s still a long road ahead (Opinion)

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby -
This past week marked one year since the director of the Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHCS) was removed from his post when a...

Alabama and Auburn head football coaches set to kick off state voter registration efforts

John James -
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill has recruited University of Alabama and Auburn University coaches Nick Saban and Gus Malzahn to help kick off...

Byrne: Alabama farmers speak out against Obama’s regulatory overreach (opinion)

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne -
You often hear a lot about how the United States economy is becoming more and more dependent on manufacturing. The same holds true for...

Governor Bentley’s wife files for divorce, citing ‘conflict of personalities’

Elizabeth BeShears -
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama Governor Robert Bentley's wife, Dianne, filed for divorce Friday morning after more than 50 years of marriage. "The Plaintiff states...
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