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Alabama Manufacturers Endorse Roby

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, January 25, Manufacture Alabama announced that it is endorsing incumbent US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) for re-election in 2016. Manufacture Alabama’s President, George Clark said in a statement, “Congresswoman Roby is a proven and solid leader for our State. She has an established pro-manufacturing record and has … Continued
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January 26, 2016

Farmers, Tea Party, and NRA All Endorse Shelby for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, December 11, 2015, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that he had received the endorsement of the National Rifle Association for his reelection to a sixth term in the Senate.  The endorsement is the third major endorsement Shelby received last week.  He also was also endorsed by … Continued
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December 14, 2015

Sponsored Content, Gray Area Articles

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Sponsored content on internet blogs and publications is a growing source of revenue and a cause for concern. Big players like The New York Times and Forbes’ Brand Voice are offering sponsored content as is al.com. The sponsored material is clearly labeled so that the reader should not be … Continued
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November 30, 2015

Farmer’s Federation Endorses Roby and other Congressional Incumbents

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, October 18, the Alabama Farmers Federation announced that they were supporting the re-election of US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery). Federation President Jimmy Parnell said, “Representative Roby has been extremely responsive to Federation members, and she understands farmers’ concerns on federal issues. With three terms in Congress, Roby has … Continued
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October 22, 2015

Political Corruption and Asymmetric Information: Opinion

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation: “Public corruption poses a fundamental threat to our national security and way of life. It impacts everything from how well our borders are secured and our neighborhoods protected…to verdicts handed down in courts…to the quality of our roads, schools, and other … Continued
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July 8, 2015

Hubbard Becomes “Unhinged” Over Republican No Vote on Tax Hike

  By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) is determined to raises taxes. So determined, in fact, that a bill that was voted down in committee on Wednesday, will be voted on again in the same committee today. During the Wednesday Ways and Means Education committee meeting, Republicans voted down House Bill 587, … Continued
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May 7, 2015
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Vote Bentley!

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Since announcing his intention to raise State revenue though targeted tax increase measures, Gov. Robert Bentley has been pummeled by fellow conservatives and even the liberal leaning media. Most of the attacks from the right are steeped in an ideology so ridged it threatens reason. While those from the … Continued
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April 6, 2015

Amid Allegations of Threats ALFA Says Premium Tax Credit Fair

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— A spokesmen from the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) says they will fight the Governor’s proposal to make Insurance Premium Tax fairer to all insurance providers. Insurance Premium Taxes paid into the State’s General Fund Budget are the single largest revenue generator for the beleaguered fund. According to Gov. … Continued
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March 25, 2015

Roby Announces House Votes To Block New EPA Power Grab

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, September 10, U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery announced in a written statement that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a measure attempting to prevent an EPA overreach that would potentially harm Alabama’s farmers and foresters by imposing unnecessary environmental regulations. Rep.  Martha Roby praised … Continued
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September 15, 2014

ALFA Endorses Harri Anne Smith in District 29

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, August 27 the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) voted to endorse Alabama State Senator Harri Anne Smith (I) in the Senate District 29 race.  SD 29 consists of Houston, Geneva and Dale Counties. The group said that Senator Smith is a longtime supporter of agriculture and farmers in the Wiregrass. … Continued
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August 28, 2014