Other than the $700 million hole in the state’s General Fund budget, no issue has been more talked about than the charter school bill. Republicans in the Alabama legislature have made…
Category: Session 2015
5 Facts You May Not Know About the Office of Lieutenant Governor
When it comes to the Office of Lieutenant Governor, the Constitution, Code, and Senate Rules outline several specific duties. What a Lieutenant Governor does outside of that is largely up to…
Alabama Senate Republicans Agenda Focused on "Paving the Way Ahead for Alabama"
The Alabama Senate Republicans last week announced their agenda for the 2015 legislative session. The agenda,"Paving the Way Ahead for Alabama", is seemingly focused on "protecting the tax payer", jobs, and…
Five Elected Democrats Defect in Lauderdale County
The Alabama Republican Party is proud to announce five elected officials from Lauderdale and Talladega Counties have decided to join the Republican Party. Earlier this week, the Talladega County Republican Executive…
Governor Bentley's State of the State Address (Complete Transcript)
2015 State of the State Governor Robert Bentley March 3, 2015 Lieutenant Governor Ivey, Speaker Hubbard, President Marsh, distinguished guests, members of the Alabama Legislature, Chief Justice Moore, members of the…
Senate Committee Favorably Reports BCA-Backed School Choice Bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala - The Senate Education and Youth Affairs Committee today favorably reported the public charter school bill that is supported by the Business Council of Alabama. The bill sponsored by…
Aderholt Statement on Netanyahu Speech
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement in regard to the appearance of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before a joint session of Congress. “It was…
Alabama House Republican Caucus Announces 2015 "Alabama First" Legislative Agenda
Montgomery – House Speaker Mike Hubbard (R – Auburn) was joined by House Rules Committee Chairman Mac McCutcheon (R – Capshaw) and State Rep. Paul Lee (R – Dothan) on Wednesday as…