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Wadsworth appointed to House Judiciary Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 10, 2017, Speaker of the Alabama House of Representative Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) appointed State Representative Tim Wadsworth (R-Arley) to the House Judiciary Committee. Rep. Wadsworth said in a statement, “I would like to thank Speaker Mac McCutcheon for the appointment to the Alabama House Judiciary Committee. I … Continued
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July 13, 2017

Maloney running for State House District 39

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 11, 2017, former Executive Director of the Alabama Republican Party, TJ Maloney announced that he is running as a Republican for State Representative in District 39. Maloney said in a statement, “Too many career politicians have forgotten what it means to serve the public and instead serve … Continued
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July 13, 2017
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Quality journalism comes in many different forms

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter I won a couple of awards over the weekend. The Alabama Associated Press Managing Editors doled out journalism awards to State media at its annual banquet, and I was fortunate enough to pick up two. It’s nice, but I’ve never been big on awards. It always seemed silly to … Continued
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June 20, 2017

An Interview with Chris Countryman on his campaign for Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman (D) recently took time to answer a series of written questions from The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) about his policy positions on a number of State issues. APR: The State is considering borrowing $800 million to build new prisons. What is your stance on … Continued
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June 19, 2017

Rep. Jim Hill to Chair House Judiciary Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, June 9, 2017, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) on announced that State Representative Jim Hill (R-Odenville) will serve as chairman of the body’s Judiciary Committee for the remainder of the 2014 to 2018 quadrennium. Speaker McCutcheon said, “Jim Hill had a two-decade career as a respected … Continued
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June 9, 2017
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The Legislature needs to pass the Lottery in the Special Session

Guest Editorial from Rep. Craig Ford The Alabama Legislature is quickly running out of excuses for failing to let the people vote on a State Lottery. Last summer, Gov. Bentley called a Special Session specifically for the purpose of passing a Lottery. After passing out of the State Senate, the Lottery went to the House … Continued
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June 8, 2017

Jones appointed to chair House Rules Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 7, 2017, Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) announced that State Representative Mike Jones (R-Andalusia) will serve as chairman of the powerful House Rules Committee for the remainder of the 2014 – 2018 Quadrennium. Jones has been Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. … Continued
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June 8, 2017

Alabama Democratic Party announces major summer of revival

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, June 2, 2017, Today, the Alabama Democratic Party announced a major statewide Summer of Revival program designed to bolster local party organizations in order to win down-ballot races. The Party will partner with county parties and external allies to invest in local organizing projects over the summer, which … Continued
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June 5, 2017