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Alabama Joins Texas Law Suit on Abortion Doctors

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 3, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced that Alabama has joined an amicus brief in support of the right of States to require abortion clinic doctors to obtain local hospital admitting privileges. On Wednesday, Alabama joined the 23-state amicus brief supporting Texas in the case … Continued
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February 8, 2016

Hillary Endorsed By Planned Parenthood Action Fund

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton said, that she is honored to have the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Secretary Clinton said in a statement, “As a lifelong Planned Parenthood supporter, I’m honored to have the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. … Continued
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January 11, 2016

Gov. Bentley Settles Suit with Planned Parenthood Southeast

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, November 30, Planned Parenthood Southeast, and Alabama Governor Robert Bentley reached an agreement that will allow Planned Parenthood Southeast to continue to receive Alabama Medicaid dollars. Planned Parenthood Southeast assured the Governor that it is in compliance with Alabama law, and does not participate in the practice of … Continued
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December 2, 2015

Roby Vows to “Fight to the End” to Defund Planned Parenthood

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, October 1, Congressman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) continued to try to rally Pro-Life forces in the Republican Caucus to “fight to the end” to stop federal funding for Planned Parenthood.  To that end Roby on Wednesday introduced special legislation giving Congress one more opportunity in the government … Continued
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October 2, 2015

Shelby Opposed Continuing Resolution that Funds Planned Parenthood

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, September 30, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) voted against a Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fund the government through mid-December, but which funds Planned Parenthood.  Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) also opposed the CR. Senator Shelby said, “While I believe that it is critical for the government … Continued
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October 1, 2015

Palmer Says that States Should Have the Choice of Defunding Abortion Performing Organizations

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 29, 2015, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Alabama) said in a statement that he is a cosponsor of HR3495, the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act. HR3495 was introduced by Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wisconsin).  This bill allows states to exclude organizations that perform abortions from participating in Medicaid … Continued
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October 1, 2015

Alabama GOP Congressional Delegation Vote to Defund Planned Parenthood

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, September 18 the Republican controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted for H.R. 3134 the Defund Planned Parenthood Act, which would create a moratorium on any funding for Planned Parenthood, as well as H.R. 3504, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which provides greater protection for infants that survive … Continued
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September 21, 2015

Roby Calls for Defunding Planned Parenthood

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said that no taxpayer should be forced to fund Planned Parenthood. Congresswoman Roby said in an email to constituents, “I have fought alongside other pro-life colleagues for years to prohibit federal funding from going to organizations that perform abortions, including Planned Parenthood.” Rep. Robty … Continued
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September 18, 2015

ALGOP Chair Lathan Speaks to Trussville Republican Women

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 3, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan spoke to the Republican Women of Trussville about the 2016 elections, candidate qualifying, and running to be delegates to the Republican National Convention next year. Lathan said that she had been chairman of the Alabama Republican Party only since … Continued
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September 7, 2015