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Politics continue to overrule ethics

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The State Legislature begins its four-day sprint to the finish this Tuesday. To-date, 1025 bills were introduced over the 27 days, and still, there is much more to be accomplished. The Legislative leadership hopes to sine die on Friday, ending a drama-filled Session that saw Governor Robert Bentley resign, … Continued
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May 15, 2017

AG Marshall names Robertson as Chief Counsel

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 29, 2017, Alabama Attorney General Steven T. Marshall (R) announced that he has named Katherine Green Robertson as his Chief Counsel. Robertson previously served as Senior Advisor to the Attorney General. The Attorney General’s office announced that Robertson will continue to serve in an advisory capacity to … Continued
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March 30, 2017
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Alabama’s Shrinking Sovereignty

By Katherine Green Robertson On Friday, the omnipotent U.S. Department of Education threatened to pull federal funding from public school districts that refuse to fall in line over transgender bathrooms. Many school districts will submit, knowing that they cannot afford to jeopardize their federal cash flow. Setting aside for a moment the broader social debate … Continued
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May 17, 2016

Palmer Votes for SOAR Reauthorization Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, October 21, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) announced that he had voted for HR10, the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act.  This bill would reauthorize the District of Columbia’s Opportunity Scholarship Program (DC OSP) which gives scholarships to low-income families in the District of Columbia to … Continued
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October 27, 2015

Alabama Senate Passes Joint Resolution Opposing Medicaid Expansion

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 21, the Alabama Senate overwhelmingly adopted Senate Joint Resolution 34, to express the body’s intent not to expand or fund the expansion of the Alabama Medicaid Program. The bill was sponsored by State Senator Trip Pittman (R-Montrose). The Administration of President Obama has been pressuring the … Continued
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April 23, 2015

Alabama Supreme Court to Hear Gay Marriage Case

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 11, the conservative Alabama Policy Institute (API) joined Liberty Counsel and the Alabama Citizens Action Program (ALCAP), in filing a Writ of Mandamus to the Alabama Supreme Court requesting that the Court order probate judges in Alabama not to issue same-sex marriage licenses arguing that this … Continued
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February 17, 2015

11th Circuit Denies Strange’s Appeal

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, February 3, the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit denied Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange’s (R) motion for a stay in Searcy v. Strange and Strawser v. Strange. Last month, US District Judge Callie Granade struck down Alabama’s constitutional amendment defining marriage as being between … Continued
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February 4, 2015

Cari Kelly Joins Palmer Team

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, December 2, Congressman/Elect Gary Palmer (R) announced another key addition to his staff. Palmer has named Alabama Native Cari Kelly as Legislative Director. Representative/Elect Palmer said in a written statement, “I am thrilled to welcome Cari to our Washington team. She has vast experience working for conservative … Continued
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December 5, 2014

Palmer Names William Smith as Chief of Staff

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, November 20 Congressman-elect Gary Palmer (R) announced that he has named William David Smith Jr. as his Chief of Staff. The Ozark Native is presently U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions’ (R) Chief Counsel. Congressman-elect Palmer said in a statement, “William is a man of utmost integrity and high … Continued
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November 25, 2014

Voters to Decide on Armory Upgrades on Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, November 4 Alabama voters go to the polls to vote on Amendment 2.  Alabama’s National Guard Armories are aging and need repairs.  The federal government will pay fifty percent or more of the cost of the work; but the state needs to come up with our portion … Continued
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October 29, 2014