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Brooks Calls 9th Circuit Court of Appeals the Most Error-Prone and Reversed Circuit Court of Appeal

By Brandon Moseley Friday, February 10, 2017 U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R from Huntsville) announced that he was disappointed with the United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling against President Donald J. Trump’s immigration Executive Order. Congressman Brooks said, “I am disappointed the 9th Circuit Court, often the most error-prone and reversed circuit court … Continued
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February 15, 2017

Crumpton announces he will challenge Luther Strange

By Brandon Moseley It has been 20 years since Alabama had a new U.S. Senator, that was until Friday when Governor Robert Bentley appointed Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) to fill the seat vacated by Jeff Sessions (R) confirmation as U.S. Attorney General. Already one candidate has come forward to challenge Strange for the … Continued
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February 15, 2017

Steve Marshall is Alabama’s new Attorney General

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, February 10, 2017, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley appointed Steve Marshall as Attorney General. Many of Alabama’s leaders congratulated the former Marshall County District Attorney. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement: “The Alabama Republican Party congratulates Steve Marshall on his appointment to the office of Alabama … Continued
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February 14, 2017

“Religious Liberty” bill gets favorable report

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 7, 2017, the House Health Committee gave a favorable report for HB24 which would protect the freedom of religiously affiliated adoption agencies to refuse to place a child with same-sex parents. House Bill 24 is sponsored by Rep. RIch Wingo (R-Tuscaloosa). Wingo told the committee that his … Continued
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February 14, 2017

Shelby Assigned to Environment and Public Works Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, February 12, 2017, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) joined the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW). Senator Shelby is taking the committee seat that was vacated when Jeff Sessions was confirmed as US Attorney General. Senator Richard Shelby said, “I’m pleased to announce that I am … Continued
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February 14, 2017

Bentley Cites Third Party ballot access and cost as reasons why Special Election cannot be called this year

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A number of State officials are questioning the legality of Governor Robert Bentley’s decision to postpone the Special Election until 2018 for the US Senate seat. On Saturday Gov. Bentley responded to the criticism claiming that it would be too expensive to hold a Special Election and there would … Continued
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February 13, 2017

Luther says it was a bittersweet decision

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, February 9, 2017, new US Senator Luther Strange (R) accepted Gov. Robert Bentley’s (R) appointment to be the first new Senator from Alabama since 1997. Senator Strange said, “I am greatly honored and humbled to accept the appointment to Alabama’s Senate seat, vacated by Senator Jeff Sessions. Senator … Continued
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February 10, 2017

Jeff Sessions is confirmed as Attorney General

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 8, 2017, Jeff Sessions was confirmed as US Attorney General in a 52 to 47 vote of the US Senate after a rare marathon session. Elected leaders from across Alabama congratulated Sessions on his confirmation. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said in a statement, “It is great … Continued
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February 9, 2017

Monuments Bill is on Fast Track

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 8, 2017, both the Alabama House and Senate versions of the Monuments bill were in committee. The House version, HB99, is sponsored by state Representative Kyle South. A lengthy public hearing was held Wednesday in the State Government Committee. Rep. South said that HB99 would create the … Continued
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February 9, 2017

Tea Party groups welcome back Legislature

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 8, the 2017 Alabama Legislative Session has begun, and Tea Party leaders from across the State were on hand to greet them and press legislators on a variety of conservative issues. Dr. Lou Campomenosi with the Common Sense Campaign of Alabama urged all groups to oppose Alabama … Continued
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February 8, 2017