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Tommy Hanes announces he will run for second term

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 24, 2017, State Representative Tommy Hanes (R-Bryant) announced that he will seek a second term in the Alabama House of Representatives. Rep. Hanes announced, “I’m looking forward to returning to Montgomery so I can work on behalf of the great people of District 23. North Alabama’s been … Continued
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July 25, 2017

Mad Cow in Alabama appears to be isolated

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 18, 2017, the Commissioner of Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, John McMillan (R) confirmed that the department is working with USDA officials to address a positive test for atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), known in the popular press as “Mad Cow Disease” in an eleven-year old … Continued
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July 20, 2017

Alabama cow tests positive for Atypical BSE

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 18, 2017, The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an atypical case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), a neurologic disease of cattle, popularly referred to as “Mad Cow Disease,” in an eleven-year old cow at a livestock market in Alabama. The USDA reports that this animal never … Continued
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July 19, 2017

Interview with Bryan Peeples

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 12, 2017, The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) sat down for a long discussion with Republican US Senate Candidate Bryan Peeples about the issues likely to face the US Senate. Peeples said, “I am a Rand Paul Republican. I think differently than some of the other candidates.  I … Continued
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July 14, 2017

Brinson to announce new jobs for Florence-area workers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 13, 2017, US Senate Candidate Dr. Randy Brinson (R) will be hold a press conference to announce jobs and local economic development in the northwest Alabama area. Brinson, will be speaking about the success of his recent African trade mission and the significant benefits it will bring … Continued
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July 13, 2017

Brinson promotes Zambia trade deal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 30, 2017, US Senate Randy Brinson (R) spoke about the success of his African trade mission and the significant benefits it will bring to Alabama’s farmers, agribusiness and related industries. Brinson said, “The response of the Zambian government and people has been amazing. They have agreed to … Continued
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June 1, 2017

Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus promotes hunting and fishing in state economy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 8, 2017 the Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held its annual luncheon on the state Capital grounds. State Representative Randy Davis (R from Daphne) and Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R from Anniston) chair the caucus. Chairman Davis said that that the Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus was … Continued
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March 9, 2017

Buy Alabama’s Best campaign kick-off event

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Grocers launched the Alabama’s Best kickoff campaign to promote Alabama food products at the State Capital. Governor Robert Bentley said, “We are here today to honor some of the many companies from around the State that produce the food we eat.” The Governor also praised … Continued
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March 2, 2017

Strange receives committee appointments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, February 10, 2017, new US Senator Luther Strange has received his committee assignments in the US Senate. Senator Strange said in a statement, “It was a great privilege to be sworn into the United States Senate yesterday. As I took the oath of office, I reaffirmed my commitment … Continued
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February 13, 2017

Trump Appoints Sonny Perdue as Secretary of Agriculture

By Brandon Moseley Thursday, January 19, 2017 President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) nominated former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue (R) to be the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) applauded President-elect Donald Trump’s selection saying that Perdue is an experienced leader who is very familiar with and dedicated to the … Continued
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January 20, 2017