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Emily Armistead killed in accident on Thursday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 23, 2017 Emily Armistead, the wife of former Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead was killed when she was struck on Highway 43 in Linden Thursday morning. Mrs. Armistead was killed crossing the highway while walking to Linden United Methodist Church to attend the funeral of Paul … Continued
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March 24, 2017
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Wanted: Skilled workers to ensure Alabama’s success

By Rosemary Elebash and Jeff Lynn Ask business people to rank their top problems, and you find a consistent pattern. Taxes and regulations usually battle each other for the top spot. Finding qualified workers consistently ranks No. 3. These results — from monthly surveys of members of the National Federation of Independent Business — illustrate … Continued
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March 23, 2017

Brooks to vote against Healthcare plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 23, 2017, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on the House plan to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. No Democrats are expected to vote for the American Health Care Act, so keeping as many Republican votes as possible … Continued
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March 23, 2017

Montgomery County Democratic Conference announces new leadership

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 23, 2017, Emerging from trusteeship, the Montgomery County Democratic Conference (MCDC) elected a new slate of officers and executive committee members on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. The group elected Janet May as its Chairperson. Joe M. Reed was chosen as Vice Chairperson. Other officers elected include: Mary … Continued
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March 23, 2017

Secretary of State’s office wins award for mock election

By Staff Report Wednesday, March 21, 2017, The Alabama Secretary of State’s Office is delighted to announce that we were honored with The National Association of State Boards of Education Award for Outstanding Leadership in Voter Education from The National Student/Parent Mock Election. The award is given to states across the US who have organized … Continued
March 22, 2017

Auburn BOT names Steven Leath Auburn’s 19th President

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 20, 2017, the Auburn University Board of Trustees unanimously selected Iowa State University President Steven Leath after a six-month national search. The University announced that Leath starts on July 15, and replaces Jay Gogue, who announced his retirement in September. Trustee Raymond Harbert said, “This is a … Continued
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March 21, 2017

Bentley Senate Special Election case reset for April 12

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, March 19, 2017, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley will have to explain why he delayed the Special Election for US Senator until 2018, in a hearing set for April 12. State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) said, “Under the illegal delay by Gov. Bentley, his anointed US Senator gets a … Continued
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March 20, 2017

Palmer votes against American Health Care Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 16, 2017, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) was one of three Republicans on the House Budget Committee to vote against the American Health Care Act. Congressman Gary Palmer issued the following statement: “We have one opportunity to answer the healthcare crisis the American people are facing. In … Continued
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March 17, 2017

Steve Marshall addresses St. Clair County Republican Party

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 16, 2017, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) spoke to the St. Clair County Republican Party in Moody. Marshall is the newly appointed Attorney General, whom Governor Robert Bentley (R) appointed to the post after appointing AG Luther Strange (R) to the United States Senate creating the … Continued
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March 17, 2017

Pro-Life Day in the Alabama House of Representatives

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 16, the Alabama House of Representatives passed all four Pro-Life bills. The Republican Caucus held a “Pro-Life Day” to discuss and pass pro-life legislation. The Democrats stretched the process out by staging a partisan filibuster; but the pointless delaying tactics were easily swept aside by the Republican … Continued
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March 17, 2017