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Conservation Alabama pleased with Legislative Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 18, 2017 Conservation Alabama announced in their newsletter that they had successfully blocked legislation that would have taxed the land holdings of Forever Wild. Executive Director Tammy Herrington said in a statement, “The 2017 Legislative session will end this week. Almost 9,000 emails and letters have been … Continued
May 24, 2017

Governor’s Office says 2015 hospitalization was the result of altitude sickness

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — In response to questions from the Alabama Political Reporter, Gov. Kay Ivey’s office said Monday that her 2015 hospitalization in Colorado was the result of altitude sickness not strokes. “Many born and bred southerners like Governor Ivey are affected by altitude when visiting Colorado,” Ivey’s press secretary Eileen Jones said. … Continued
May 23, 2017

Alabama government: It’s not about you

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter It’s probably worth remembering that Alabama’s Legislators work for you. The men and women who roam the halls of the State House, crafting legislation (or, more likely, copying it verbatim from some lobbyist) and running Alabama are representatives of us. All of us. That means they’re supposed to be … Continued
May 23, 2017

Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Strange

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, May 22, 2017, The Alabama Farmers Federation announced that Senator Luther Strange (R) has received the endorsement of FarmPAC, their political action committee. Farmer’s Federation President Jimmy Parnell said in a statement, “Sen. Strange has proven his commitment to Alabama farmers and forest owners by seeking and securing … Continued
May 23, 2017

Brinson on African trade mission

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, May 22, 2017, US Senate candidate Randy Brinson spoke from Africa about his current trade mission and the benefits it will bring to Alabama farmers, agribusiness and related industries. Brinson left Alabama May 19, on a 10-day trade mission to Zambia as part of his Alabama Agribusiness Renaissance … Continued
May 23, 2017

Congress works on several bills for National Police Week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter This week is National Police Week and the US Congress has passed a series of bills intended to help Law Enforcement officers. US Senator Luther Strange (R-Alabama) announced that he was supporting S. 1134, the Back the Blue Act, sponsored by US Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas). Sen. Strange said, … Continued
May 20, 2017

Legislature passes confederate monuments preservation bill

By Brandon Moseley
 Alabama Political Reporter Friday, May 19, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives voted to accept changes to the Memorials Preservation Act. Senate Bill 60 was sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa). Sen. Allen said in a statement, “The Alabama Legislature gave final approval to the Memorial Preservation Act, which will protect historic … Continued
May 20, 2017

Medical Parole Bill passes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 18, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives passed SB87 which would allow Alabama’s oldest prisoners to apply for medical paroles. State Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) said on social media, “SB87 dealing with medical parole for prisoners has passed. We are now adjourned for the night. We … Continued
May 19, 2017

Marsh to be featured guest at YR Convention

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Young Republican Federation of Alabama (YRFA) will hold their annual convention in Birmingham on Saturday, May 20. Alabama Senate President Del Marsh (R-Anniston) will join the Young Republicans at a YRFA Social at Regions Field for a Birmingham Barons game. The YRs said in a statement, “We are … Continued
May 19, 2017