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Legislators Make Recommendations on Amendments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter For months, Alabamians have been focused on who they are going to vote for President of the United States. On Tuesday, they go to the polls and vote, where they face the hard stuff: voting on another fourteen amendments to the Alabama Constitution. A number of state legislators have … Continued
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November 7, 2016

Byrne Receives the Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, November 4, 2016, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R from Montrose), received the United States Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award from Navy Secretary Ray Mabus. The award is the highest honor that can be given to a civilian not employed by the Department of the Navy. Congressman Byrne said in … Continued
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November 7, 2016

Grand Jury Clears Officer Hurst

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter Tuesday, November 1, a criminal grand jury in Mobile has decided that no criminal charges will be filed against Mobile Police Department Officer Harold Hurst in the shooting death of Michael Moore. Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said in a statement, “Today marked another point in this tragic situation. Our … Continued
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November 4, 2016

Putman Says He Can Bring People Together

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter On Monday, October 31, 2016 David J. Putman (D) spoke to The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) about his campaign for Congress in Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District. APR asked Putman why he was running for Congress. Putman said that he decided to run for Congress became he was aware pretty early that … Continued
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November 4, 2016

Byrne Urges Voters to Vote a Straight Republican Ticket

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, November 3, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) urged voters to vote straight Republican. Congressman Byrne said on social media, “I will be voting a straight Republican ticket on Tuesday, and I hope you will do the same. We have had enough of the government-knows-best policies of the … Continued
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November 4, 2016

Reaction to Bentley Slamming Alabama Schools

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 2, 2016, WSFA reported that Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) told the Alabama Association of Regional Councils Conference (AARC), “Our education system in this State sucks.”   “I don’t use that term very much, but let me tell you. I wanna tell you this: When we are 51st on our NAEP scores in … Continued
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November 3, 2016

One RCO Contract Could Cost State $28 Million

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter A consulting firm tasked with implementing Alabama’s new Medicaid managed-care system has been paid nearly $5 million more than the original contract amount and recently received a second one-year extension that could nearly triple the cost of the project. Navigant Consulting, a Chicago-based firm, agreed back in December 2013 … Continued
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November 2, 2016

Supporters Urge Yes Vote on Amendment 14

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 1 2016, the Birmingham City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing Amendment 14 and urging voters to vote “no” on the increasingly controversial amendment. State Representative Jack Williams (R-Vestavia) said, “I was very disappointed by their actions.” State Representative John Rogers (D-Birmingham) opposes Amendment 14 and urged … Continued
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November 2, 2016

Alabama Power Launches New Farmers Web Page

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, October 31, the Alabama Power Company launched a new website to help Alabama’s farmers learn about their energy options. Alabama Power is also promoting switching to electric powered irrigation systems from the old diesel engine powered systems, which most farms that irrigate have used for decades. Public … Continued
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November 2, 2016

Seven Judges Appointed to Hear Moore’s Appeal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, October 31, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) signed Executive Order Number 25. This Executive Order names, as Associate Justices, the seven judges who will constitute the Special Supreme Court that will hear the appeal of suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R). The complete list of the … Continued
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November 1, 2016