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Poll Indicates Sessions Speaks for a Majority of Americans

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—President Barack Obama’s plan to circumvent Congress by issuing an order of Executive Amnesty is being met with opposition from the nation and the Republican Party is unsure how to handle the issue. With the 2016 presidential primary right around the corner, some Republicans seem to be angling for … Continued
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February 5, 2015

Merrill Creates Probate Judges Advisory Council

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Secretary of State John Merrill announced on Thursday, that the Secretary of State’s Office has created the Probate Judges Advisory Council. The eight person council is a bipartisan collection of probate judges from counties across the State who will advise Sec. Merrill about issues that need improving at the … Continued
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January 30, 2015

ALGOP Seeks Essays for Tickets to Rand Paul Event

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Senator Rand Paul will be speaking in February to the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) during the group’s winter meeting.  In an effort to bring a larger audience of young voters to the event, the ALGOP is asking college students to submit a 500 word essay on the vision and … Continued
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January 28, 2015

US Department of Justice Awards $21.6 Million Grant to Alabama

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—US Middle District of Alabama Attorney George L. Beck, Jr. announced on Monday, that The US Department of Justice has awarded $21.6 million in grant money to Alabama agencies and municipalities. “We must make sure our law enforcement officers and service providers have all the tool necessary to vigorously … Continued
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January 27, 2015

Huntsville Communications Firm Reed Awards Winner

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Red Brick Strategies, a full-service communications firm based in Huntsville, Alabama, was awarded two 2015 Reed Awards for excellence in political work in Las Vegas last Friday. Red Brick Strategies won top honors in the Best Newspaper Ad category for its advertising work with Limestone County Sheriff … Continued
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January 27, 2015
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Davis Readies for Mayoral Contest

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Former Congressman Artur Davis announced his campaign staff for his bid to become Montgomery’s next mayor in the 2015 bid against incumbent Mayor Todd Strange last Friday. Davis’ staff is assembled from both a blend of experienced Republican and Democrat campaign operatives and comes with local, state and national … Continued
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January 26, 2015

Chairman of the House Rural Caucus Reacts to Gov. Bentley’s Proposal

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley and Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield recently addressed the Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA) at the group’s winter conference and presented a series of economic development stimulants known as the Accelerate Alabama Jobs Incentives Package. This package is designed to provide new credits for job creation … Continued
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January 23, 2015

Bentley Documents Accomplishments

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY —Governor Robert Bentley held a press conference on Wednesday to highlight his administration’s accomplishments from his first term as Governor. Governor Bentley issued a comprehensive 91-page document with accomplishments from his entire administration. Among those touted accomplishments were improvements to Alabama’s education numbers, transportation improvements, and businesses development. … Continued
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January 15, 2015

Alabama Company Named Gold Star Supplier

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— American Apparel Inc. was recently named a Gold Star Supplier as a top performing supply contractor for Fiscal Years 2013 and 2014 by the Defense Logistics Agency. The award is part of the Department of Defense’s Superior Supplier Incentive Program and is given to suppliers with the highest … Continued
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January 13, 2015
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Strange Names Mike Lewis Communications Director

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY, AL—Attorney General Luther Strange has named Mike Lewis to serve as communications director for the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. “I am pleased to welcome Mike Lewis to my staff and believe his several decades of experience in handling communications for members of Alabama’s congressional delegation will enable him … Continued
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January 9, 2015