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Pro-DACA advocates rally at the State Capitol

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Students and other citizens took to the state capitol in Montgomery on Wednesday to protest the rolling back of the Deferment Arrival of Childhood Arrivals, which granted legal protections to minor children who were brought to the country illegally. President Donald Trump rolled back on the Obama-era executive order … Continued
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September 22, 2017

Lathan is confident in the voters ahead of primary

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Alabama GOP Chairman Terry Lathan is confident that voters will get behind the GOP nominee for the U.S. Senate left vacant by Jeff Sessions’ appointment to U.S. attorney general. On Thursday, former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore faced off against former Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange in … Continued
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September 22, 2017

Sen. Ward elected chairman of national energy research group

Staff Alabama Political Reporter LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Center for Legislative Energy and Environmental Research installed Alabama State Sen. Cam Ward as its new chairman for 2017-2018 at its annual meeting on Sunday, Sept. 17. Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was on hand in Little Rock for the event with Sen. Ward. CLEER is an … Continued
September 22, 2017

Candidates circling Ross’s soon-vacant Senate seat

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Quinton Ross hasn’t officially left the Alabama Senate yet, but the hopefuls are already circling. Ross was selected earlier this month as Alabama State University’s president. Barring something weird, he’ll take over on Oct. 2. ASU trustees are set to approve a contract for him at a Sept. 29 … Continued
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September 21, 2017

Palin to rally with Judge Roy Moore tonight

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tonight, the Moore for Senate campaign will hold a debate watch party followed by a rally with special guest, former vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, in Montgomery. “Well, Montgomery’s going to be buzzing tomorrow and I can’t wait!,” Moore campaign spokesperson, Hannah Ford, said on social … Continued
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September 21, 2017

Mike Sparks announces his candidacy in Senate District 13

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Michael “Mike” Sparks, the director of the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, announced that he will be a candidate for the Republican nomination for the Alabama state Senate District 13. “I’m thrilled to be making this announcement,” Sparks said. “Our elected officials work for us, but I think … Continued
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September 20, 2017

FRC Action, Alabama Patriots, Congressman Ted Yoho endorse Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, Roy Moore’s campaign received yet more endorsements. The conservative Senate candidate and former Alabama Chief Justice was endorsed by the legislative affiliate of the Family Research Council, FRC Action, U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fl., and the Alabama Patriots. “These are challenging times and our nation is looking for … Continued
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September 20, 2017

Chief Justice Lyn Stuart celebrates Constitution Day at AUM

By Chandler Walker Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Chief Justice Lyn Stuart paid a visit to Auburn University at Montgomery’s campus to celebrate the 228th anniversary of Constitution Day, which was actually this past Sunday, Sep. 17. Stuart, among others, engaged in a panel to discuss this year’s Constitution Day theme, “Freedom of Speech in our Democracy.” … Continued
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September 20, 2017