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Brandon Moseley

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

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Committee OKs bill to allow transport of non-embalmed bodies across state lines

Wednesday, the House State Government Committee gave a favorable report to a bill that would make it legal to transport a body that has not been cremated or embalmed across the state line. House Bill 282 is sponsored by State Representative K. L. Brown, R-Jacksonville. Rep. Brown said that the bill, “Would repeal an archaic … Continued
March 5, 2020

House passes $7.7 billion supplemental funding package to address the coronavirus

Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a robust emergency supplemental funding package to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus, the COVID-19 strain. The package – which provides $7.767 billion in emergency appropriations, more than triple the Administration’s original request. “I voted ‘yes’ today to provide an additional $7.8 billion to fight the … Continued
March 5, 2020

Wes Lambert endorses Jerry Carl in 1st District Congressional race

Wednesday, Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl (R) was endorsed by GOP primary candidate Wes Lambert in his bid to represent Alabama’s First Congressional District. Carl and former State Senator Bill Hightower are the two candidates who advanced to the Republican primary runoff for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District on March 31. “It has been an honor … Continued
March 5, 2020

Bill Hightower, Jerry Carl make runoff in 1st Congressional District

Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl and former State Senator Bill Hightower have advanced to the Republican primary runoff on March 3. State Representative Chris Pringle finished in third for the open First District congressional seat. “I’m extremely encouraged by tonight’s results – they show that the voters want a conservative with a backbone,” Carl said … Continued
March 4, 2020

ALGOP chair is “confident” after Super Tuesday

Tuesday, Alabama voters went to the polls to cast their ballots in the Super Tuesday Alabama Republican Primary. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan thanked the candidates for running and said that, “With President Trump leading our ticket, we feel confident we will win back the U.S. Senate seat.” “Today was an extra special day … Continued
March 4, 2020

House passes wiretapping bill

Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation allowing local law enforcement to get a warrant for electronic eavesdropping on suspected drug trafficker’s phone, email, fax, internet and other electronic communications. House Bill 14 is sponsored by State Representative Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville). Reynolds said that the law enforcement agency would need to get the application … Continued
March 4, 2020

Rogers has concerns about global response to coronavirus

Tuesday, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) addressed the evolving coronavirus outbreak and expressed his concerns about the global response to the coronavirus during a meeting of the House Homeland Security Committee. “Our hearts go out to those who have lost their loved ones and those who are currently undergoing treatment,” Rogers said. “This pandemic is a … Continued
March 4, 2020

Vote on future of Alabama Board of Education is today

Today, Alabama voters go to the polls to decide who they support in either the Alabama Republican or Democratic primaries. Many voters stay home during the primary races; but vote in the general elections. Some do this because they view themselves as independents or third party supporters. Most do it because they trust the Republican … Continued
March 3, 2020

Alabama Republican Assembly announces endorsements

Sunday, the Alabama Republican Assembly announced their endorsements in today’s Alabama Republican Primary. The group which bills itself as “the conscience of the Republican Party” strives to make sure that the candidates that they support are true to the conservative principles of the party. “The Alabama Republican Assembly is proud to announce our endorsements for … Continued
March 3, 2020