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Medical marijuana users tell their stories to Medical Cannabis Study Commission

Thursday, the Medical Cannabis Study Commission held its third meeting. The Commission has been tasked with presenting a policy recommendation to the legislature on exactly what the best medical marijuana bill should look like. The Commission held a public hearing in which a number of medical marijuana users claimed that the drug has benefitted them. … Continued
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October 4, 2019

Joe Arpaio will be speaking in Sylacauga this month

Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio will be the keynote speaker at the Alabama Patriots Dinner on Sept. 26 in Sylacauga. Arpaio earned national and international media attention during his 24 year tenure as the Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona. Arpaio was recognized as “America’s toughest sheriff.” Arpaio fed prisoner bologna sandwiches for 50 cents a … Continued
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September 6, 2019
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How a Washington County charter school failed at every step, and was approved anyway

Woodland Prep is a charter school horror story — and it hasn’t even been built yet. Located in rural Washington County, Woodland Prep, which will open as a K-7 school this fall and add a grade level each year, is everything state leaders assured us could never happen under Alabama’s charter school laws. Its land … Continued
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April 10, 2019

State, National leaders react to death of Sen. John McCain

The Senior Senator from Arizona John McCain (R) died Saturday from brain cancer after a lengthy illness. McCain ran for President twice and won the Republican nomination in 2008. The people of Alabama overwhelmingly preferred McCain; but then Illinois Senator Barack H. Obama (D) won the presidency instead. Many Alabama leaders had statements of condolences … Continued
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August 27, 2018

Roby says Senate inaction has frustrated her too

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In 2016, the Republican Party had overwhelming control of the U.S. House of Representatives and a Republican majority in the U.S. Senate. President Barack Obama, however, was able to thwart the Republican Congress. On Nov. 4, 2016, the voters shocked Democrats and their mainstream media allies by electing billionaire … Continued
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October 26, 2017

Jeb Bush Endorses Ted Cruz

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 23, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush (R) announced that he was endorsing Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) for the Republican nomination for President of the United States. Gov. Jeb Bush said, “Ted is a consistent, principled conservative who has demonstrated the ability to appeal to voters and … Continued
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March 24, 2016

Sewell Responds to Supreme Court’s Arizona Decision

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned three of four challenged provisions of Arizona’s anti-illegal immigration law, SB 1070.  Most observers think that this will impact Alabama’s similar anti-illegal immigration legislation, HB 56.  Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D) from Selma, who has been vocal opponent of state anti-illegal immigration legislation, released … Continued
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June 27, 2012

Luther Strange Comments about Arizona Immigration Law Case

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange was at attendance during the U.S. Supreme Courts hearing of oral arguments about Arizona’s anti-illegal immigration case.  Following the oral arguments, AG Strange released his comments about the case. AG Strange said, “I was pleased today to attend the U.S. Supreme Court arguments on … Continued
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April 26, 2012