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Sessions has “no reason to doubt” Moore accusers, doesn’t say if he should step down

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Former U.S. Senator and Attorney General Jeff Sessions told U.S. representatives at a House Judiciary Committee meeting that he has “no reason to doubt” Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore’s accusers. Five women have stepped forward saying Moore pursued a relationship with them when they were teenagers. Moore was … Continued
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November 15, 2017

State, national GOP officials differ on support for Moore

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter As the dust settles on Roy Moore’s recent allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor, clear battle lines in the GOP were drawn. The Washington Post published a report last week that said Moore groped a 14-year-old in 1979 when he was a 30-year-old assistant district attorney in Alabama. … Continued
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November 13, 2017

McConnell, other Republicans call for Moore to withdraw if allegations are true

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., released a brief press statement on Thursday regarding the sexual assault allegations against Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore. “If these allegations are true, he must step aside,” McConnell said in the 9-word statement. The Washington Post first reported on the allegations against Moore … Continued
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November 10, 2017

Secretary of State’s Office receives information about alleged crossover voters

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The Secretary of State’s Office is reviewing the information for the 674 voters that allegedly violated Alabama’s new law banning crossover voting. Monday was the deadline for counties to turn in information related to alleged voter fraud conducted during the Special Senate Republican Runoff in September. According to the … Continued
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November 7, 2017

New investment to bring 50 jobs to Auburn

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter A Milwaukee-based company announced on Monday its intentions to start production on a new line of engines at its factory in Auburn. Briggs & Stratton, a gasoline engine manufacturer, will produce big block V-twin engines starting in 2018 and bring about 50 permanent jobs to the plant. The company … Continued
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October 31, 2017

State Sen. Clyde Chambliss will seek re-election next year

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter State Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Montgomery, announced that he would seek re-election for his seat in the Alabama Senate for 2018. The statement, released Thursday, touts Chambliss as a “strong, steadying force in the legislature ad takes an objective, conservative approach to budgets and legislation.” Chambliss serves on five committees … Continued
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October 27, 2017

Alabama to receive grant for high-skilled labor training

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices chose Alabama to be one of six states to receive an educational grant for high-skill labor. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the decision on Monday. The grant will establish a policy academy that is based on work-based learning designed to produce … Continued
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October 24, 2017

Rogers pushes for new aircraft plant in Tuskegee

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., pushed last week for the United States Air Force to choose Tuskegee, Alabama, as the new site for a new aircraft manufacturing plant. “I want this as bad as anybody in this room, for the T-100 to come here to Tuskegee and be a … Continued
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October 23, 2017