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The lies of bigotry

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter You’re liars. I’m talking to the bigots of this State, the ones clinging to Confederate monuments and protesting a rainbow flag in a high school classroom and traveling to white-whiners marches all over the country. You’re liars. You know it. I know it. Society has progressed around you and … Continued
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August 24, 2017

Legal Services Corporation President James Sandman addresses attorneys in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 23, 2017, Legal Services Corporation (LSC) President James J. Sandman joined Legal Services Alabama staff for a day of events focused on civil legal issues affecting low-income Americans in Alabama and across the country. On Wednesday morning, Sandman visited the Legal Services Alabama office in Montgomery to … Continued
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August 24, 2017

Sandy Stimpson wins second term as Mayor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, residents of Mobile went to the polls and overwhelmingly voted to elect Sandy Stimpson to a second term. Stimpson said at his victory celebration, ”I’m blessed beyond measure to be your Mayor.” Stimpson said, “Obviously, for those in this room, it’s a happy day.  Honestly, … Continued
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August 23, 2017

Ivey announces $10 million grant to Space and Rocket Center

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) was at the NASA’s Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville to announce a $10 million economic development grant to establish a new cyber camp and for campus expansion of the rocket center. Redstone Chairman Joe Newberry said, “This is an … Continued
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August 23, 2017

Strange defends Trump’s position on Confederate statues

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 17, 2017, US Senator Luther Strange (R) went on the Fox Business News channel to back up President Trump’s lamenting of the removal of Confederate statues in some areas of the country. Sen. Strange said, “As a Republican from Alabama … I agree with the president — … Continued
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August 23, 2017

Roy Moore takes commanding lead in Alabama Senate race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter  Monday, August 21, 2017, the first poll conducted, since the Alabama Senate primary, was released and it shows Judge Roy Moore with a commanding lead over incumbent Senator Luther Strange (R) in the upcoming Senate Republican primary runoff. The JMC Analytics poll conducted between August 17 and 19 among … Continued
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August 22, 2017

Birmingham votes Tuesday for Mayor, City Council, School Board

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, August 22, 2017, voters in Birmingham go to the polls to vote for Mayor, City Council, and School Board.  Unlike State, County, or Judicial elections, municipal elections are non-partisan. Longtime incumbent William Bell (D) is seeking a third term as Mayor.  Bell was a member of the … Continued
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August 18, 2017

Alabama has new Tax Free Savings Plan for disabled

By Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 9, 2017, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) proclaimed that August is #ABLEtoSave Month in Alabama State Treasurer Young Boozer (R) announced the Enable Savings Plan Alabama’s participation in #ABLEtoSave Month. Enable Alabama joins the nationwide #ABLEtoSave Month campaign, spearheaded by the ABLE National Resource Center (ANRC), aims … Continued
August 18, 2017

Rogers and Cooper send letter to President urging greater missile defense funding due to North Korean threat

By Brandon Moseley   Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 15, 2017, Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) and Ranking Member Jim Cooper (D-Tennessee) sent a bipartisan letter to President Trump to help the United States better prepare and handle the most recent North Korean threats. The bill was passed in July following successful tests of North Korean … Continued
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August 18, 2017