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Roby joins Defense Appropriations Subcommittee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, January 12, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) will join the US House of Representatives Defense Appropriations Subcommittee for the 115th Congress. This is a significant assignment for Roby, who has emphasized military issues while in the Congress. Both Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery and Fort Rucker … Continued
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January 19, 2017

House bill would allow up to 6 days of early voting in Alabama

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—During the 2016 General Election, 37 states and the District of Columbia allowed for some type of early voting, giving voters the opportunity to cast their votes up to a month before Election Day arrived on Nov. 9. House Minority Leader Craig Ford, D-Gadsden, wants Alabama to become an … Continued
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January 18, 2017

Alabama receives failing grade on forfeiture transparency

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Property forfeiture accountability and transparency laws in Alabama are in bad shape, according to a new report from the Institute for Justice. Forfeiture is the legal process by which law enforcement agencies often seize property across the country from people who are suspected of involvement with crime or other … Continued
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January 18, 2017

Sen. Phil Williams: Alabama “bathroom bill” has been misinterpreted

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Sen. Phil Williams, who has prefiled a “bathroom bill” known as the Alabama Privacy Act, believes it has been misinterpreted as requiring bathroom “police” to monitor users’ gender in every restroom in the State. “One of the complete fabrications or misinterpretations about the bill is that it requires an attendant … Continued
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January 11, 2017
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Death to judicial override

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter During my years as an editorial writer for The Birmingham News, I spent much of that time opposed to the death penalty. The death penalty should be abolished; clearly, innocent people have been killed by the State of Alabama. A number have been released from Death Row after being … Continued
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January 11, 2017

115th Congress sworn in

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, DC—Tuesday, January 3, 2017, the 115th Congress was sworn into office. Several of the Alabama delegation released statements thanking the voters for their continued confidence in them. Shortly after being sworn in for his second term in office, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said in a statement, “It … Continued
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January 6, 2017

Gov. Brewer has died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 2, 2016, former Alabama Governor Albert Brewer (D) passed away. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said in a statement, “Alabamians have lost a great leader today in the passing of Governor Albert Brewer. He lived his life as an example of integrity and professionalism in public service, … Continued
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January 3, 2017

Alabama loses a statesman with passing of former Gov. Albert Brewer

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Former Alabama Gov. Albert Brewer died Monday at 88. Brewer was governor for only a short period of time, but his administration, and his personality, left an impact on the State. Gov. Robert Bentley confirmed Brewer’s death Monday afternoon. “Alabamians have lost a great leader today in the passing … Continued
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January 3, 2017

Alabama ranked 47th in the nation for health, report finds

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The Yellowhammer State has the second-highest rates of cardiovascular death and infant mortality, a new report ranking the 50 states on a number of health issues found. Alabama has the third-highest rates of premature death and diabetes. It also comes in within the bottom-five for frequent physical distress, obesity … Continued
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December 27, 2016

Tom Surtees Passes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, December 23, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released a statement on the death of former Alabama Commissioner of Labor Tom Surtees. Gov. Bentley said, “It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of my friend and former Cabinet member Tom Surtees. Alabama lost a leader … Continued
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December 26, 2016