Alabama fishermen will get extra red snapper days in October
The additional days will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, and run until midnight on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020.
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Brandon Moseley
Brandon Moseley is a former reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter.
Palmer votes against USPS bill, condemns “Democrats’ USPS conspiracy”
The United States House passed H.R. 8015, a bill that would prohibit operational changes to the U.S. Postal Service until 2021, but Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, voted against the legislation. Palmer’s office said he voted against the legislation in part because it was introduced amid widespread misinformation about the USPS and its capacity for an … Continued
Support for online education is growing among both Republicans and Democrats
The 2020 Education Next Survey revealed that support for online education is growing sharply, according to new results released this week. Approval of school choice recorded its highest level of support across both political parties. The 14th annual Education Next survey shows that parents are willing to let their high school students complete nearly half … Continued
Research finds relationship between COVID-19 deaths, morbid obesity
An analysis released Thursday by researchers at the University of Alabama of morbid obesity data and reported COVID-19 deaths in the United States found a relationship between morbid obesity and COVID-19 deaths. In a paper published in the journal World Medical and Health Policy, researchers found a statistically significant relationship between the prevalence of morbid … Continued
Auburn to limit attendance to 20 percent in Kentucky opener
Auburn University announced Wednesday that it will be capping attendance at Jordan-Hare Stadium at around 20 percent capacity, approximately 17,490 seats, for its first home game against Kentucky on Sept. 26. Most of those tickets will be distributed to Auburn University students. “While we wish we could pack 87,451 fans into Jordan-Hare Stadium for all … Continued
Alabama Republicans react to Biden’s nomination
The virtual Democratic National Convention ended Thursday with former Vice President Joe Biden formally accepting the Democratic nomination to be the 46th president of the United States. Alabama Republicans responded with their reasoning on why they believe Americans should not vote for Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris. “We’ve heard how Joe Biden won’t … Continued
Thursday is the last day to apply for absentee ballot for municipal elections
Thursday is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot in the numerous municipal elections happening around the state on Tuesday. Monday is the last day to hand-deliver your absentee ballot. Municipal elections are non-partisan. In-person voting will be Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bring a valid photo ID. If you don’t … Continued
Former Tallapoosa Soil and Water Conservation District employee convicted of theft
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday that the former district administrative coordinator for the Tallapoosa County Soil and Water Conservation District, Amanda M. Milford, has been convicted of theft of property in the first degree. Milford, age 40, lives in Alexander City. She pleaded guilty to an information, a procedure in which felony charges are … Continued
Sewell says that Postal Service aid is important
Congressman Terri Sewell, D-Selma, is returning to Washington to vote in favor of funding a Democratic proposal to provide support for the U.S. Postal Service. Tuesday, Sewell explained why she believes this is important. “The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an essential service that Americans have long relied upon to access goods and supplies, … Continued
Brooks opposes Postal Service bailout, vote by mail
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-California, is calling the U.S. House of Representatives back into session to consider massive legislation dealing with the U.S. Postal Service. Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced his opposition to the postal system bailout. “With lies and propaganda, the Socialist Democrats are attempting to convince the American people that President … Continued