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Alabama AG’s bad bet on gambling

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter What is it about the Alabama Attorney General’s Office lately that prompts apparently competent politicians to make some of the dumbest decisions imaginable? First, there was Luther Strange, who managed to turn a sure-thing, lifetime Senate seat into a loss to a religious zealot who everyone hates. And now, … Continued
October 9, 2017

Gov. Kay Ivey and Tommy Battle top $1 million in fundraising

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Kay Ivey and Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle have now both topped $1 million in fundraising totals, according to the most recent campaign finance reports. Battle has raised $1,105,351 since fundraising began in the early summer. Ivey, who decided in September to officially run for a full term, has … Continued
October 9, 2017

Foundation for Moral Law files brief in Pensacola cross case

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the Foundation for Moral Law filed an amicus brief in the case of Amanda Kondrat’yev et. al v. City of Pensacola, which is pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. In that case, a group of Atheists and Humanists sued the city of Pensacola … Continued
October 9, 2017

Democratic candidate for Governor Walt Maddox hopeful Democrats can win

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Off the heels of his gubernatorial announcement, Tuscaloosa mayor and Democratic candidate for governor, Walt Maddox, said he is hopeful a Democrat like himself can be successful in the gubernatorial race. “I absolutely believe there is a pathway to victory,” said Maddox, who announced Thursday morning he would officially … Continued
October 6, 2017

Cullman judge accused of funneling court business to son

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Ethics Commission, on Wednesday, found cause to believe that Cullman County District Court Judge Kim Chaney violated state ethics laws by using his position for personal and/or family gain. Ethics Commission Executive Director Tom Albritton said Chaney stands accused of directing criminal appointments – assigning representation of … Continued
October 6, 2017

Roy Moore still not making friends with Senate leadership

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter. Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore is in Washington D.C., but he has ruffled some feathers by not meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, Alabama’s senior Senator Richard Shelby (R), anyone at the White House or with the powerful National Republican Senate Committee. He even skipped the … Continued
October 6, 2017

Roy Moore to headline Madison County Republican Party Freedom Gala

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Madison County Republican Executive Committee will present the 2nd biennial Freedom Gala: A Celebration of Freedom on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Jackson Center in Research Park in Huntsville. Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore will be the Keynote Speaker. Moore is a life-long Alabamian and outspoken constitutional … Continued
October 6, 2017

Walt Maddox announces run for Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox announced that he was running for Governor of Alabama as a Democrat. Maddox released a video pledging to end Alabama’s crisis in leadership. “I believe in Alabama and I believe in our potential which is why I believe that we must solve the crisis … Continued
October 6, 2017

Mike Huckabee endorses Scott Dawson for Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee  endorsed Scott Dawson for Governor of Alabama. Huckabee is an author, a former Fox News TV show host, a former pastor and twice a Republican candidate for president of the United States. Huckabee made the endorsement of Dawson while on the popular “Rick … Continued
October 6, 2017

US Attorney Jay Town names Robert Posey, Lloyd Peeples to leadership positions

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town has named veteran federal prosecutor Robert O. Posey as executive assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. Town also named Lloyd Peeples as first assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, the office’s number two post. “Robert Posey is an institution … Continued
October 6, 2017