May
15
2012

Rep. Chris England on Capitol Journal

Watch May 15, 2012 on PBS. See more from Capitol Journal.

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Aug
22
2011

Federal Criminal Complaint Filed Against Partlow

By Dana Beyerle, Montgomery Bureau Chief | TuscaloosaNews.com | August 21, 2011

A civil lawsuit and a federal criminal complaint has been filed against Gov. Robert Bentley and state officials by David McRae, president of W.D. Partlow Development Center.

The legal actions are in response the center having to close because of state budget cuts.

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Aug
19
2011

Lawmakers Seek Answers on Partlow

By Dana Beyerle, Montgomery Bureau Chief | TuscaloosaNews.com | August 19, 2011

Zelia Baugh, Alabama Mental Health Commissioner

Alabama lawmakers were caught off guard when the potential loss of Medicaid coverage for residents at W.D. Partlow Development Center was announced by the State Mental Health Department.

The Medicaid agency indicated Partlow would lose Medicaid eligibility [...]

Jun
10
2011

Statement from Representative Chris England on the 2011 Regular Legislative Session

Last year, the voters elected Republicans because they wanted a change. But this is not the change that the voters thought they were getting.

Across the state, people are seeing that the Republicans do not share their values or priorities.

The Republicans have consistently chosen multinational corporations, big business, and the big universities over working [...]

Jun
9
2011

House Democrats Ask: Are You Better Off Today Than You Were Six Months Ago?

Montgomery, AL – Earlier today, members of the House Democratic Caucus criticized Republicans in the legislature for turning their backs on working Alabamians. Democrats said the Republicans had chosen to support multinational corporations, big business, and the major universities of Alabama’s children, seniors, PACT participants, educators, and working families.

Said House Minority Leader Craig Ford [...]