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Brandon Moseley

Brandon Moseley is a former reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter.

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Biden is presumed Democratic nominee after Sanders drops out

Wednesday, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, suspended his presidential campaign. The decision means that former Vice President Joe Biden (D) will almost certainly be the Democratic nominee for President this fall. “I wish I could give you better news, but I think you know the truth,” Sanders said. “I have concluded that this battle for … Continued
April 9, 2020

Ainsworth unveils website for small businesses seeking information during pandemic

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth unveiled a new web page Monday designed to provide small business owners with a one-stop information hub during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and forced economic shutdown. The website is www.atlasalabama.gov. “The COVID-19 pandemic is already providing small business owners with unprecedented challenges and frustrations, so they should not have to … Continued
April 8, 2020

Businesses applying for aid can receive proof of existence from secretary of state’s office

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said Monday that federal resources have been made available to support businesses during the coronavirus pandemic to assist with tax relief, employee protection and benefits, loans and grants, and many other challenges that business owners may encounter during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Merrill’s office explained that in order to … Continued
April 8, 2020

Public Easter week services are canceled

Most Churches in Alabama will not hold public Easter week services in compliance with the guidance from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Easter week is the holiest week in the Christian Church’s calendar and is usually marked with overflow crowds at Easter services in … Continued
April 8, 2020

Alabama farmers are providing students with virtual field trips

The COVID-19 global pandemic and forced economic shutdown have left most of Alabama’s school children at home; being educated by their parents, with some resources being sent by the school systems. Most parents are struggling to find educational resources to keep their children both learning and engaged. Alabama farmers are coming to the aid of … Continued
April 8, 2020

Sessions attacks Tuberville’s views on China

Former Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, rolled out an ambitious, comprehensive plan to hold the Chinese government accountable for what Sessions called a cover-up of the coronavirus that has killed tens of thousands of people and devastated economies worldwide. In an interview Thursday on the Matt & Aunie radio show on Talk 99.5 in Birmingham, for … Continued
April 7, 2020

Roby: Stay-at-home order has potential to drastically slow spread of virus

Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, said Monday that Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s stay-at-home order has the potential to drastically slow the spread of the coronavirus in Alabama. Roby emphasized the importance of social distancing and that the governor’s order puts the safety of Alabamians first. “t’s important that Alabamians are prepared to follow the advice and … Continued
April 7, 2020

FFRF urges Ivey to stop promoting Christianity

The Wisconsin based Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey  Monday, criticizing her Friday press conference and demanding that she stop using her office to promote Christianity. The group chastised Ivey for, “Your use of your office to promote Christianity. FFRF’s purposes are to protect the constitutional principle of separation … Continued
April 7, 2020

Alabama automakers contribute to COVID-19 fight

Alabama’s automakers are doing what they can to help fight the coronavirus global pandemic. Toyota’s engine plant in Huntsville engine is producing 7,500 protective face shields for local hospitals. The plant has donated 160 safety glasses to local hospitals. Toyota has also made a $25,000 to the United Way of Madison County to support COVID-19 … Continued
April 6, 2020

CDC recommends cloth masks to prevent spread

President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing a mask to fight the spread of the coronavirus. “The CDC is advising the use of non-medical, cloth-based coverings as a voluntarily public health measure,” Trump said during his daily briefing on the health crisis. The president insisted that … Continued
April 6, 2020