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Rogers Supports Jettisoning IRS

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R) from Saks wrote a column recently attacking the IRS and demanding reforms. Congressman Rogers wrote, “Tax Day, April 15th, is a day so many East Alabamians despise. Every year around this time, folks prepare their taxes and dread the complications and confusion that come … Continued
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April 18, 2014

Auditor Candidate Zeigler Speaks in DeKalb County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Auditor candidate Jim Zeigler (R) campaigned in DeKalb County last week with appearances in Fort Payne and Mentone. Zeigler spoke Saturday to the DeKalb Republican Breakfast at the popular Fort Payne Western Sizzlin.  Zeigler told the crowd of about 100 that state government has “wasteful spending, unconstitutional spending, … Continued
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April 17, 2014

Alabama Retail PAC Endorses Senator Dial

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Senator Gerald Dial’s (R) from Lineville campaign announced in a statement that the Alabama RetailPAC had endorsed Sen. Dial for re-election.  Alabama RetailPAC is the political arm of the Alabama Retail Association.  The group was founded in 1943 and has over 4,000 members. Sen. Dial said, “Having the support … Continued
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April 14, 2014

District 44 Candidates Forum

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, April 3 the Republican House District 44 candidates participated in a candidate’s forum at the Trussville Civic Center.  Channel 13’s Ken Lass moderated the event that was sponsored by the Trussville Chamber of Commerce and the conservative Republican Women of Trussville.  Candidates John Amari, Joe Freeman, and … Continued
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April 4, 2014

BCA Announces First Round of Endorsements

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 19, the powerful Business Council of Alabama (BCA) announced that their political action committee (ProgressPAC) was endorsing an incumbent laden first round slate of candidates containing few surprises.  The powerful business group endorsed four more years for Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R).  Similarly ProgressPAC also endorsed … Continued
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March 25, 2014

Freeman Gets Endorsement of Associated General Contractors of Alabama PAC

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama chapter of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Political Action Committee has announced they are supporting Joe Freeman (R) for Alabama House of Representatives District 44. The Director of Government Affairs for the AGC, Chris Williams said “Joe Freeman’s background in finance and knowledge of State government will … Continued
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March 21, 2014

Armistead Said that Freedom Depends on Honest Elections

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 11, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead defended Alabama’s photo ID bill after U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden (D) attacked Alabama’s new voter I.D. law. Chairman Armistead said, “Vice President Joe Biden has taken a pot shot at Alabama’s Photo Voter ID law, saying he hopes Congress … Continued
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March 17, 2014

Candidates Addresses Tea Party Group

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, February 20th, Joe Freeman and nine other Republican candidates addressed the Rainy Day Patriots at their candidate’s forum. Freeman is running for Alabama House District 44, representing the Trussville and Clay area of Jefferson County. Rep. Arthur Payne (R) from Trussville has served for 44 years but … Continued
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March 3, 2014

Democrats Qualify in House Races

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter From Reconstruction until 2010 the Alabama Democratic Party has been in control of the Alabama House of Representatives.  In 2010 however, under the leadership of Alabama Republican Party Chairman/then minority leader Mike Hubbard (R) from Auburn the Alabama Republican Party won a majority of seats in the Alabama House … Continued
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February 11, 2014