Alabama reports 1,750 new COVID-19 cases ahead of July 4th
The seven-day average of cases per day surpassed 1,000 for the first time Friday.
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Brandon Moseley
Brandon Moseley is a former reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter.
Byrne secures authorization for additional Austal ship in NDAA
Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, this week announced that the House Armed Services Committee approved the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 by a vote of 56 to 0. The bill includes a Byrne amendment authorizing $260 million to construct an additional Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel at Austal Mobile. The bill now goes to … Continued
Supreme Court sides with Alabama in COVID-19 voting case
The U.S. Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision Thursday blocked a federal district judge’s order that would have made it easier for many Alabamians to vote during the pandemic, issuing an emergency stay of the lower court’s injunction in People First of Alabama v. Merrill. The court’s more liberal justices dissented, while the five conservative … Continued
Gary Bauer endorses Hightower for Congress
Congressional candidate Bill Hightower’s campaign announced Wednesday that he has received the endorsement of national social conservative leader Gary Bauer. “I am proud to endorse Bill Hightower for Congress,” Bauer said. “Bill is a man of God who is an unapologetic voice for faith, family and freedom. He has worked to defend the unborn both … Continued
Byrne opposes Democratic infrastructure bill
Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, this week voted against a Democratic infrastructure bill — H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act — which he said was crafted without any input from Republicans. “Democrats and Republicans have traditionally worked together to craft highway bills, but Speaker Pelosi continues to allow even bipartisan priorities like road and bridge funding … Continued
Tallassee mayor endorses Jeff Coleman
Republican Congressional candidate Jeff Coleman has received the endorsement of Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock. Coleman is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in the July 14 Republican primary runoff. “Alabama needs a strong conservative candidate who will not back down from a challenge, and will represent the voice, people, and values of those who … Continued
Sewell votes in favor of $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, on Wednesday voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, a $1.5 trillion plan to rebuild American infrastructure. “Our country is in serious need of bold and comprehensive infrastructure reform,” Sewell said. “This was true before the coronavirus pandemic and it has become increasingly urgent as we continue … Continued
Alabama Republican Assembly endorses Barry Moore
Congressional candidates Barry Moore’s campaign on Wednesday said the Alabama Republican Assembly has endorsed him for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. Jennifer Montrose is the President of the Alabama Republican Assembly. “We must have elected leaders who are committed to governing honestly and ethically and believe Barry Moore can best help our state and nation move … Continued
Aderholt honors Jack Thompson
Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, gave a speech this week on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, honoring former Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Jack Thompson, who passed away on Sunday. “I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Jack Alexander Thompson from Montgomery, Alabama,” Aderholt said. “Jack … Continued
U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Jerry Carl
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl in the race for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber said in a statement that it is proud to endorse Carl, in an effort to promote free enterprise and job-creating policies for businesses across all regions and sectors. “In difficult times, we … Continued