Brandon Moseley

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

Chip Brown introduces bill to allow judge to deny bail to violent offenders

Wednesday, State Representative Chip Brown (R – Mobile) and Angela Harris, the mother of Auburn murder victim Aniah Blanchard, were in Montgomery urging legislators to support a proposed Alabama Constitutional amendment that allows prosecutors and judges broader discretion in requesting and denying bail to those accused of committing violent crimes. Section 16 of the 1901 … Continued

January 23, 2020

Rogers calls on Supreme Court to uphold Louisiana Pro-Life law

Wednesday, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) asked that the U.S. Supreme Court uphold the State of Louisiana’s Pro-Life law. Rogers announced his support for the Louisiana law in an email to constituents. “Pro-abortion groups have made it their mission to attack and challenge states’ legally-passed pro-life laws,” Congressman Rogers said. “As a proud father of three … Continued

January 23, 2020

NRA supports streamlined concealed carry permits bill

Wednesday, State Senator Randy Price (R-Opelika) and State Representative Proncey Robertson (R-Mt. Hope) pre-filed a bill that would establish a cohesive and statewide management level process for administering and managing concealed weapons permits in the state of Alabama. The National Rifle Association has endorsed this legislation. “As retired police officer I know firsthand what law … Continued

January 23, 2020

Democratic candidate Michael Bloomberg visits Alabama

Former New York City Mayor, billionaire, and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg made a campaign stop in Montgomery on Monday. Bloomberg met with healthcare experts and providers to discuss his plans to lower infant mortality. Alabama has one of the highest infant mortality and maternal mortality rates in the country, especially among Black women. … Continued

January 22, 2020

Doug Jones votes against GOP rules for impeachment

Wednesday, the Senate approved a resolution establishing the rules for President Donald J. Trump’s (R) impeachment trial in the early morning hours Wednesday. The Republican majority rejected Democrats’ demands for additional witnesses and documents at the outset of the proceeding. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Alabama) opposed the rules proposed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell … Continued

January 22, 2020

Sewell announces grants to help the homeless

Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Selma) announced that the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recently awarded $11,445,018 to local “Continuums of Care” (CoCs) across Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. HUD’s Continuum of Care (CoC) Program works with local non-profit providers and state and local governments (CoCs) to end homelessness, providing rapid … Continued

January 22, 2020

Eight Alabama sheriffs, police groups from 11 major cities endorse Sessions

Monday, eight Alabama Sheriffs and representatives from police groups in eleven major American cities held a joint press conference to announce that they are endorsing Jeff Sessions for the U.S. Senate. Madison County Sheriff Kevin Turner said that Sessions has a proven track record of strong support for law enforcement in Alabama. “Law enforcement officers … Continued

January 22, 2020

Arthur Orr endorses Byrne for U.S. Senate

Tuesday, the Bradley Byrne’s campaign for U.S. Senate announced that State Senator Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, has endorsed Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, in the Alabama Republican Primary for United States Senate. Orr made the comments on The Jeff Poor Show on WVNN radio. “Long term, I believe the best person to be our United States Senator … Continued

January 22, 2020

Sewell Endorses Joe Biden for President

Friday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Selma) announced that she was supporting Vice President Joe Biden to be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States. Sewell kicked off her support for Biden at events with the former Vice President in South Carolina over the Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. “This Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend … Continued

January 21, 2020

Trump impeachment trial begins today

The U.S. Senate will begin their constitutional duties today considering the two Articles of Impeachment sent by the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-California, and house Democrats believe that Trump abused his power and obstructed Congress. No Republicans voted in favor of the Articles of Impeachment in … Continued

January 21, 2020