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Roby Concerned about ESSA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 25 U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) expressed concerns about how the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is being implemented. Congresswoman Roby said, “The Every Student Succeeds Act could not be clearer: the federal role in education is to support and inform state and local decisions, … Continued
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August 1, 2016

Two State Workers Indicted for Ethics and Forgery Charges

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 28, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced that two employees of the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors were indicted on charges of ethics violations and possession of forged instruments. Nancy C. Saffo, age 51, of Pike Road, and Christy Easterling, age 47, of Prattville were … Continued
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July 29, 2016

House District 41 Primary is Set For October 18

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 27, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced the timeline for a Special Election to fill the vacant District 41 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. The District 41 vacancy was created when Gov. Bentley appointed Rep. Mike Hill (R-Columbiana) to be the Superintendent of the State … Continued
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July 29, 2016

Hillary Clinton Accepts Democratic Nomination

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 28, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton formally accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States. Mrs. Clinton said, “America is once again at a moment of reckoning. Powerful forces are threatening to pull us apart. Bonds of trust and respect are fraying. And … Continued
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July 29, 2016

Sumter County Sheriff Removed for Misconduct

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 25, Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced that the Alabama Supreme Court has removed Sumter County Sheriff Tyrone Clark Sr. from office, following impeachment proceedings. AG Strange said, “Justice has been served. Alabamians rightfully expect their public officials to conduct their duties of office honestly and in … Continued
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July 28, 2016

Hillary Clinton Receives Democratic Party Presidential Nomination

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 26, delegates to the Democratic National Convention chose former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to be the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party. Secretary Clinton is the first woman to win the presidential nomination for either major political party. Both parties have nominated women for vice-president before: … Continued
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July 27, 2016

Zeigler and Morrow File Suit to Stop Bentley from Spending BP Dollars on Beachfront Hotel and Conference Center

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 27, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler and State Representative Johnny Mack Morrow (D-Red Bay) filed a bi-partisan civil suit seeking to halt the Bentley administration from spending BP funds without legislative approval on Bentley’s controversial plan to build a $120 million luxury hotel and conference center at … Continued
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July 27, 2016

Cam Ward Recognized Nationally for Health Care Reform Efforts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 25, it was announced that State Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) was presented last week with the Foundation for Government Accountability’s 2016 “Friend of Government Accountability Award” for sponsoring the Alabama Right to Shop Act. The Right to Shop Act would reward patients who utilize high-value health care … Continued
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July 27, 2016

Byrne Applauds Major Transportation Grant Awarded to Mobile

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 26, US Representative Bradley Byrne today celebrated news that the City of Mobile will receive a $14,465,044 TIGER discretionary grant from the Federal Department of Transportation for the “One Mobile” project, which will reconstruct Broad and Beauregard Streets. Congressman Byrne said, “I am so pleased to report … Continued
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July 27, 2016