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Whorton Endorsed by Alabama Tea Party Express in State House District 22

OWENS CROSS ROADS— The Alabama Tea Party Express has announced its endorsement of Ritchie Whorton for State House District 22.The group, which tends to represent the most conservative of Alabama voters, made their endorsement earlier this week. The Alabama Tea Party Express advocates for its core principles of “limited government, fiscal restraint, personal  responsibility, and … Continued
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May 1, 2014

Hubbard’s “Master of Propaganda” Makes 105K Annually, Double Average Legislator Pay

By Lee HedgepethAlabama Political Reporter According to records from open.alabama.gov, Philip Bryan, chief of staff for Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh’s office, makes $105,000 annually, which is approximately the same salary as Governor Bentley would receive were he to accept a salary. It is also approximately double the average Alabama legislator’s pay, and more than … Continued
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April 29, 2014

Will Brooke Can See AL-6 From His House

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Will Brooke, one of the top GOP candidates for the U.S. House seat representing Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District, does not currently live within the district’s boundaries. Brooke, who lives in Birmingham, has said, though, that he is in the process of moving into AL-6. In fact, his current home, … Continued
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April 28, 2014

Moore versus Pipkin in District 91

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter The House District 91 Republican Primary race between incumbent Representative Barry Moore and challenger Joshua Pipkin is already one of the most watched races in the State; but now, hovering over it, hangs a cloud of scandal. On Thursday, April 24 House District 91 voters were shocked to find that their state representative, … Continued
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April 25, 2014

Bringing Down (The Speaker of) The House: Grand Jury Moves Closer to Hubbard

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Yesterday’s indictment and arrest of Representative Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, has brought the public corruption investigation in Lee County one step closer to the Speaker of the Alabama House Mike Hubbard. Indictment documents in Moore’s case, available here, include transcripts of the Representative being questioned about the Speaker in reference … Continued
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April 25, 2014

Hubbard Issues Statement on Moore Arrest

Below is a statement issues by Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard in response to the arrest of Representative Barry Moore on four felony charges: “We totally support Representative Moore being given the opportunity, guaranteed by the laws of the State of Alabama, to demonstrate his innocence and that he is the unfortunate victim of … Continued
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April 24, 2014

John Rice, AFLG Respond to Moore Arrest

  Montgomery, AL – The President of the Alabama Foundation for Limited Government, John Rice, released the following statement on the arrest of Rep. Barry Moore:   “Corrupt politicians have taken over Montgomery under the leadership of Mike Hubbard and Del Marsh, and the arrest of Rep. Moore is just the latest example of the devastating … Continued
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April 24, 2014

AG Releases Statement on Moore, Rep’s Attorney Responds

By Lee Hedgepeth and Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter The following statement was released by the Office of the Attorney General in reference to the arrest and indictment of Representative Barry Moore, R-Enterprise:  “MONTGOMERY—Acting as Attorney General in this matter, W. Van Davis announced the arrest today of Felix Barry Moore, a representative from the 91st … Continued
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April 24, 2014