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Roby’s Move to Appropriations Committee Popular with Alabama Constituents

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Representative Martha Roby’s (R) from Montgomery office released quotes from officials and residents from across Alabama’s Second Congressional District reacting to the conservative congresswoman’s move to the Appropriations Committee, which is charged with overseeing federal spending. Mayor Todd Strange of Montgomery said, “I was delighted to hear … Continued
December 9, 2013

Alabama Farmers Federation Endorses Candidates for 2014 Election

Staff Report MONTGOMERY, Ala., Sept. 25 — The political action committee of the Alabama Farmers Federation (FarmPAC) today announced candidate endorsements for congressional and state offices in the 2014 primary elections. FarmPAC Advisory Trustees, who are farmers representing every county in Alabama, met with candidates and made endorsement recommendations at the group’s Sept. 24 meeting … Continued
September 25, 2013

Aderholt Votes In Favor Of The FARRM Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville released a written statement on Thursday after H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act of 2013, passed in the United States House of Representatives. Rep. Aderholt said, “I think most Americans recognize that America’s farmers and ranchers are vital … Continued
July 15, 2013

New Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell Meets with Sessions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama had a meeting Tuesday with new Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell who is in Washington to meet with legislators and advocate for Alabama’s family farms. Sen. Jeff Sessions said in a written statement, “I enjoyed meeting with Jimmy Parnell on Tuesday … Continued
December 14, 2012

Jimmy Parnell Elected As President of Alabama Farmer’s Federation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter After 14 years of service leading Alabama’s largest agricultural group, the Alabama Farmer’s Federation, Jerry Newby has retired as the group’s President. Fifth generation Chilton County farmer Jimmy Parnell was elected on Monday to be his replacement. Jimmy Parnell (48) from Stanton said in a statement released by the Farmer’s … Continued
December 4, 2012

Latest Alabama poll give glimpse into election future

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A stunning 59% of the Alabama electorate polled say that they are voting for Mitt Romney in the November 6th election.  Another 1% of the electorate answered that they were leaning towards voting for the Massachusetts Republican.  Only 34% of those polled say that they are committed to reelecting … Continued
August 2, 2012

Rep. Martha Roby on Air Force Changes, Farmers Federation, Honest Budget Act

Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter Questioning Key Air Force Leaders on Changes to Force Structure: During ongoing military budget debates last week, the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) held a hearing discussing the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the Department of the Air Force. As a member of the House Armed … Continued
March 6, 2012

Alabama’s Forever Wild Falls Under Cloud of Suspicion? (Update/Correction)

Staff Report Established in 1992, the Alabama Forever Wild Trust Fund has been considered by many to be one the most successful and popular legislations in more than 25 years. Conversely, growing choirs of dissenters question the continuation of the program calling it a waste of money and a job-killer. Reauthorization of the program will … Continued
December 18, 2011