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Byrne Troubled by Events in Syria

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) expressed concerns about events in war torn Syria and Russia’s role in the conflict. Congressman Byrne said, “I am deeply troubled by what is happening in Syria. For decades, the United States has worked to prevent Russia from gaining major influence in the … Continued
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October 7, 2016

Roy Moore Appeals Suspension

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, October 5, 2016, Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) has filed an appeal of his suspension by the Court of the Judiciary (COJ). Moore is being defended by Liberty Counsel. Liberty Counsel Founder and Chairman Mat Staver said in a statement, “Liberty Counsel and the Chief … Continued
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October 6, 2016

Bentley Says He Will Not Go Against The Constitution

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 4, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley took to Twitter to announce: “My Administration is fully cooperative, but we will not go against The Constitution.” The embattled Governor was referencing a WSFA Channel 12 (in Montgomery) news story written by Hannah Lane, in which Bentley denounces the Judiciary … Continued
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October 5, 2016

Chief Justice Moore expected to Appeal Suspension

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, October 1, 2016, Dr. Tom Ford, spokesperson for Sanctity of Marriage Alabama called the Court of the Judiciary (COJ) a “kangaroo court” in response to the Court of the Judiciary’s (COJ) decision to suspend the elected Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Roy Moore for the rest … Continued
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October 4, 2016

Zeigler asks Contract Review Committee to Reject a $1.3M legal contract for the Medicaid RCOs

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 4, 2016 state Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) has asked the legislature’s Contract Review Committee to delay a controversial $1.3 million contract for legal services for implementation of the regional care organizations (RCOs) to deliver Medicaid healthcare. Auditor Zeigler said that the contract needs to be scrapped, and … Continued
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October 4, 2016

Moore Says Ouster Was Politically Motivated

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, September 30, 2016, Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore was suspended for the rest of his term, by the (unelected) Court of the Judiciary. Chief Justice Moore said in a statement, “This decision clearly reflects the corrupt nature of our political and legal system at the highest level.” … Continued
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October 3, 2016

Court Decision Could Make Ballot Access Easier for Third Party Candidates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter There are two major political parties and three significant minor political parties in this country. In theory, voters get to choose between the Republican, Democratic, Libertarian, Green and Constitution Parties, plus Independent candidates when they vote. Alabama doesn’t really work that way. The way districts are gerrymandered based on … Continued
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October 3, 2016