By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala— In an official press conference at the state house, Agricultural & Industries Commissioner John McMillan, Senator Paul Bussman (R-Cullman), and Representative Ken Johnson (R-Moulton) announced…
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Senate Passes Balanced $1.8 Billion General Fund Budget Framework
Proposal contains no new taxes, provides near-level funding for every state agency By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Senate passed a lean $1.8 billion budget this week…
Senate establishes Minimum Wage Uniformity
Senator Waggoner says that creating predictability and consistency helps economic growth By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The Alabama Senate acted this week to encourage economic growth and job creation by…
Rainsville mayor selected for panel at “Get Moving Alabama Activity Summit”
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com ALABASTER, Ala.— Rainsville Mayor Nick Jones was chosen as one of five mayors from across the state to serve on a panel at Gov. Robert Bentley’s, “Get…
Despite fierce opposition, Lottery bill passes House Committee
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— House Bill 13, which would give Alabamians the opportunity to vote on legalizing statewide lottery in November, has cleared its first major hurdle. The bill,…
Republicans lay out legislative priorities for 2016 session
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The Alabama Senate Republican Caucus recently announced their legislative priorities for the 2016 session that began earlier this week. Alabama Senate President Pro Tem…
Sen. Phil Williams responds to attacks from political blog
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Alabama Sen. Phil Williams released a scathing statement this week to an article written by political blogger Bill Britt that recently appeared in the…
Two from Fyffe selected as Player of the Year finalists
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Two players from the 2015 Fyffe Red Devil football team were invited to the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) Player of the Year…