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Montgomery protest of Lee statue mostly hype

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Police departments aren’t messing around with protests of Confederate monuments. At a sparsely-attended protest in Montgomery on Monday evening against a Robert E. Lee statue that stands in front of a high school bearing Lee’s name, police officers outnumbered protestors by at least 6-to-1. In addition, Montgomery Public Schools … Continued
August 29, 2017

All that wasted time

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Most people are familiar with the phrase, “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely,” but the context from which the thought is drawn is seldom mentioned. In a series of letters, Lord Acton argues that kings and clergy should be judged by the same standards as everyone … Continued
August 29, 2017

Second longest serving member of Legislature retires

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Representative James Buskey, D-Mobile, announced on Tuesday his retirement from the Legislature after more than 40 years of holding his seat. Buskey is one of the longest current serving members of the Legislature only second to Representative Alvin Holmes, D-Montgomery. He has been in office since 1976. “It’s hard … Continued
August 29, 2017

Alabama offers assistance to Texas in Hurricane Harvey efforts

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 28, 2017, Alabamians and their leaders respond to the crisis in Texas following the flooding created by Hurricane Harvey. Alabama Governor Ivey authorized the Alabama National Guard to Assist in Hurricane Harvey efforts.  Upon a request from the National Guard Bureau, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has authorized … Continued
August 29, 2017

Number of payday lenders down, demand still high

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A recent article in The Economist found that nationally, the number of payday lenders is on the decline, which mirrors Alabama, where payday lending outlets have dropped significantly since the adoption of a statewide database designed to track loans and curtail abuses. What doesn’t seem to have ebbed, is … Continued
August 28, 2017

War of words between ACCA and Republican Party Chairperson Terry Lathan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, the Alabama County Commission Association (ACCA) Board of Directors passed a resolution admonishing Alabama Republican Party Chairperson, Terry Lathan, and demanding an apology or retraction about statements she made about the Association’s longtime Executive Director, Sonny Brasfield, and ACCA’s efforts to defeat SB108, a bill … Continued
August 28, 2017

Trip Pittman endorses Roy Moore for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, August 26, 2017, State Senator Trip Pittman (R-Montrose) endorsed Judge Roy Moore (R) for the US Senate seat in the Republican Primary runoff on September 26. Senator Trip Pittman made the announcement at a press conference during intermission at the Alabama Republican Party Summer meeting on the campus … Continued
August 28, 2017

State Auditor Jim Zeigler endorses Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, August 25, 2017, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) announced that he is endorsing Judge Roy Moore in the US Senate race for the seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions (R). Auditor Zeigler said, “The contrast is clear between Bentley-appointed Senator Strange and future Senator Roy Moore. Strange … Continued
August 28, 2017

Artur Davis leaves role at Legal Services Alabama

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 23, 2017, Legal Services Corporation (LSC) President James J. Sandman joined Legal Services Alabama (KSA) staff for a day of events focused on civil legal issues affecting low-income Americans in Alabama and across the country.  The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) was asked by LSC and LSA to … Continued
August 28, 2017

Sarah Palin endorses Roy Moore in Senate race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 24, 2017, the Judge Roy Moore for Senate Campaign announced that former Alaska Governor and Republican Vice-President nominee, Sarah Palin, has endorsed Moore for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Senator Jeff Sessions (R). Former Governor Palin said, “Glad he’s running and am honored to endorse Judge … Continued
August 25, 2017