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Brandon Moseley

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

Jones says of stimulus bill, “We are going to get this done”

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, said Monday, “We are going to get this done,” when talking about a stimulus bill that both parties agree is needed to avoid an economic meltdown from the shutdowns that have been ordered by authorities to slow the spread of the coronavirus. “We’ve made a lot of progress in the … Continued

March 24, 2020

Sewell introduces bill to help rural hospitals during coronavirus pandemic

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, joined with Tennessee Republican Rep. Phil Roe and Washington Democratic Rep. Kim Schrier to introduce bipartisan legislation to provide relief for rural medical hospitals and clinics during the COVID-19 crisis. Sponsors claim that the Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act is necessary relief for rural hospitals and medical … Continued

March 24, 2020

Rogers says Pelosi is putting politics ahead of American families

Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, said Monday that Pelosi “is more obsessed with putting her extreme liberal political wish list together than helping American families.” Rogers made the comments after negotiations to help American families during the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily fell apart. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, is insisting on introducing her own Democratic supported plan to … Continued

March 24, 2020

Alabama Republicans upset with Jones’ “no” vote on coronavirus stimulus bill

Alabama Republican leaders on Monday condemned U.S. Sen. Doug Jones’ procedural vote to prevent the coronavirus stimulus bill from coming to a vote. On Sunday, Democrats blocked action on the comprehensive stimulus package — the third of the legislative response to the coronavirus outbreak. The bill is still being negotiated and the vote was not … Continued

March 24, 2020

Hightower campaign accuses Carl of trying to politicize a national crisis

Bill Hightower’s congressional campaign Monday responded to charges from Jerry Carl that they were running campaign ads during the COVID-19 crisis. The campaign said that they have already pulled their political advertising and accused Carl of trying to politicize a national crisis. “Bill Hightower has not been airing ads for nearly a week now,” said … Continued

March 24, 2020

Department of Conservation says most state parks will stay open

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources said last week that most of their outdoor facilities remain open for recreation. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ADCNR has made a number of temporary changes to its business operations for the safety of its employees and the general public. The changes will be in effect … Continued

March 23, 2020

Jerry Carl “upset” that Hightower is still running ads

Jerry Carl, a Republican candidate for U.S. Congress in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District, has said he is suspending advertising due to the COVID-19 crisis. COVID-19 is an often fatal illness caused by a novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan City China late in 2019. Carl called on his Republican primary opponent former State Senator Bill … Continued

March 23, 2020

Famed singer Kenny Rogers has died

Famed singer, songwriter, actor, and businessman Kenneth Ray Rogers died Friday. He was 81. Rogers was elected to the County Music Hall of Fame in 2013. Rogers is best known as a country music star; but his career ran the gamut from country to pop to an early career that included jazz, folk, and rock … Continued

March 23, 2020

Alabama scientists are trying to help find treatments for COVID-19

The Alabama Department of Commerce announced Tuesday that a number of Alabama firms, research institutions and scientists have been mobilized in the international effort to fight the novel coronavirus, which has killed over ten thousand people this year. Huntsville’s Diatherix announced that it has developed a highly sensitive and specific assay, or test, for the … Continued

March 20, 2020

Sewell, Jones urge Ivey to extend unemployment benefits for workers impacted by COVID-19

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, and Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Selma, sent a letter urging Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and her administration to extend unemployment benefits for Alabamians impacted by the spread of the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19. “As our state and nation responds to the COVID-19 pandemic by encouraging ‘social distancing,’ many workers in … Continued

March 20, 2020