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Alabama Supreme Court denies Greenetrack

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, December 23, 2016, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled unanimously that electronic bingo is illegal within the State of Alabama. In the case State of Alabama v. 825 Electronic Gambling Devices, et al., Greenetrack, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled in favor of the State, reversing a lower court judgment … Continued
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December 24, 2016

Alabama leaders offer Christmas greetings

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A number of Alabama elected officials shared Christmas greetings with constituents via social media in the days leading up to our culture’s biggest holiday. US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) wrote, “As we gather with friends, family and loved ones for Christmas celebrations, I want to share with you a … Continued
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December 24, 2016

Sewell supports pardon for Siegelman

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter US Representative Terri Sewell is calling on President Barack H. Obama to pardon former Governor Don Siegelman (D). Congresswoman Sewell said in a statement, “I am proud of President Obama’s historic record on clemency, which exemplifies our belief that our Nation is one of second chances. On Monday, President … Continued
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December 22, 2016

Bentley’s Plan to Borrow $800 million for Prisons

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, December 19, 2016 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) told the ‘Montgomery Advertiser’s Bryan Lyman that he was considering having a special session within the 2017 regular session to force the legislature to consider his controversial plan to build new prisons on credit. Gov. Bentley told Lyman, “That … Continued
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December 22, 2016

Poole nationally recognized as rising political stars

Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, December 21, 2016 the Aspen Institute, a Colorado-based, non-partisan think tank devoted to addressing some of the world’s most complex problems, announced that State Representative Bill Poole (R from Tuscaloosa) has been selected as one of the top 24 “rising political stars” in the nation and has been awarded … Continued
December 22, 2016

Court rules against Birmingham Water Works Board

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, December 19, 2016, Jefferson County Circuit Judges Robert Vance Jr. ruled that legislation sponsored by State Senator Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia) , SB89 to expand the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) was passed legally and can now be implemented. Former State Representative Paul DeMarco (R-Homewood) said, “Great news for … Continued
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December 21, 2016

Donald Trump visits Mobile for Victory Rally

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter No state embraced Donald Trump’s campaign more than Alabama. No one has ever won more votes in the history of Alabama than Donald Trump. On Saturday, the billionaire businessman and reality TV star was back in Mobile to celebrate his electoral college victory. Again, thousands turned out to welcome … Continued
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December 19, 2016

Electoral College votes today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Today is the official end of the 2016 election as electors go to their state capitals and cast their ballots in the Electoral College. Republican New York City billionaire and reality TV star Donald J. Trump is expected to win the Electoral College vote, 306 to 229, over his … Continued
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December 19, 2016

Worley calls on GOP to condemn Russian interference of US election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, December 15, 2016 Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Worley called for Republicans to support investigations into alleged hacking by agents of the Russian government into the campaign of Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party. Chairwoman Worley said in a statement, “Russian interference in the US presidential election is … Continued
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December 19, 2016

Roby defends controversial F-35 program

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, December 13, 2016 US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) defended the controversial F-35 fighter program. Congresswoman Roby wrote, “You may have seen a lot of discussion today about President-elect Donald Trump’s tweet about the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. As I told WSFA earlier, I don’t think the president-elect was … Continued
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December 19, 2016