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NPR audience boos Jim Zeigler

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, June 10, 2017, NPR broadcast its “Weekend Edition Saturday” from Birmingham’s Lyric Theater. State Auditor Jim Zeigler was the only Republican invited on the show. Zeigler said afterwards that he was also the only guest interrupted and booed by the largely Democratic live audience. Show host Scott Simon … Continued
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June 13, 2017

Ivey signs School Electronic Notification Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, June 9, 2017, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) recently signed House Bill 89, which requires that the Alabama Department of Education develop and implement an electronic notification system to facilitate the sharing of school emergency-related information between local schools, local school systems, the Department of Education, and the … Continued
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June 12, 2017

Ronda Walker launches campaign for Alabama State Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 6, 2017, the Vice Chairman of the Montgomery County Commission, Ronda Walker (R), announced her candidacy for Alabama State Senate District 25. Commissioner Walker said in a statement, “Voter trust has been shattered and confidence in State government is at an all-time low. The great State of … Continued
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June 12, 2017

David Wheeler announces campaign for House District 47

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 6, 2017, Republican David Wheeler announced today that he is running for Alabama House of Representatives, District 47. Rep. Wheeler said in a statement, “I have a long track record of leadership and success in my professional career and with my civic, community and political endeavors,” Wheeler … Continued
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June 12, 2017

Isaac Whorton to seek re-election

Staff Report Monday, June 5,2017, Alabama State Representative Isaac Whorton (R-Valley) announced that he is running for re-election in the 2018 Republican primary. Rep. Whorton was elected in 2014, to represent District 38, which includes sections of Chambers and Lee counties. Rep. Whorton said in a statement, “I have fought for accountability, transparency, and fiscal … Continued
June 8, 2017

Alabama Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Smokey and the Bandit

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter It has been 40 years since moviegoers were introduced to Bandit “Bo” Darville, Cledus “Snowman” Snow, Carrie “Frog”, and Sheriff Buford T. Justice in the classic southern themed movie ‘Smokey and the Bandit’. The movie is actually about a bet to transport an illegal load of Coors beer from … Continued
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June 8, 2017

Strange endorses memorial for ‘war on terror’

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 5, 2017, US Senator Luther Strange (R-Alabama) announced on Monday that he is co-sponsoring S. 926, the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Act. The Legislation was introduced by Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). It is supported by multiple veterans’ groups, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Iraq … Continued
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June 7, 2017

Scott Dawson to run for Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 5, 2017, pastor Scott Dawson announced that he was running for Governor of Alabama. Staff Evangelist and Chief Development Officer for the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association Dawson made the announcement on the Rick & Bubba radio show in Birmingham. Show co-host Bill “Bubba” Bussey said that Dawson … Continued
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June 6, 2017

Dom Gentile advocates creating health insurance options

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 5, 2017, Alabama candidate for US Senate, Dom Gentile announced his plan to give consumers more health insurance choices in states that are currently dominated by one large insurance company, such as Alabama where Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBS) has over 90 percent of the … Continued
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June 6, 2017