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Reaction to Strange’s appointment to Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, February 9, 2017, the reaction to Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) appointment of Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange to fill Alabama’s vacant US Senate seat has been mostly positive by Alabama’s leaders. Strange is taking the seat of newly confirmed US Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Alabama Republican Party … Continued
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February 10, 2017

Jeff Sessions is confirmed as Attorney General

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 8, 2017, Jeff Sessions was confirmed as US Attorney General in a 52 to 47 vote of the US Senate after a rare marathon session. Elected leaders from across Alabama congratulated Sessions on his confirmation. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said in a statement, “It is great … Continued
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February 9, 2017
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Okay, campers, rise and shine! And don’t forget your booties because it’s cold out there today!

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter It’s rare that a Groundhog Day really feels like Groundhog Day, but Thursday as I slapped my alarm clock and picked up my phone, I felt like I was trapped in a Bill Murray movie. Babe. I got you, babe. I got you, babe. The House Republican Caucus released … Continued
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February 3, 2017

Jeff Sessions confirmation recommended by Senate Judiciary Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday February 1, 2017, the US Senate Judiciary Committee, on a party line vote, recommended that US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) be confirmed as the next US Attorney General. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said on social media, “Great news: The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of Senator … Continued
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February 2, 2017

Pryor named as finalist for Supreme Court

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 24, 2017, former Alabama Attorney General William H. “Bill” Pryor Jr. (R), currently an eleventh circuit appeals court judge, was named as one of the finalists to fill the US Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of conservative jurist, Antonin Scalia Trump told reporters on Wednesday, … Continued
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January 26, 2017

Sessions vote delayed

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 24, 2017, the Senate Judiciary Committee postponed voting on US Senator Jeff Sessions’ (R-Alabama) confirmation for US Attorney General after US Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-California) invoked a Judiciary Committee rule allowing any member to delay a vote for a week. The vote is expected to occur on … Continued
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January 25, 2017

Moore says he will accept appointment to Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Thursday, January 12, 2017, suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) told WIAT that he will accept Governor Robert Bentley’s appointment to the United States Senate, should he be chosen. “I would be honored to accept such a position, if offered,” Moore said. “I think that I have the qualifications … Continued
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January 16, 2017
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Who’s in or out in 2018 and Trump is good for Alabama

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers Alabama is going to fare wall under President Trump. There is an old adage that says, “Those that bake the pie get to eat it.” We truly baked the pie for Trump. We overwhelmingly supported him in the GOP primary and helped him secure the nomination. We then gave … Continued
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January 11, 2017

Mosses Mayor pleads guilty to ethics charges

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A former Lowndes County mayor agreed last week to plead guilty to charges that he used his office for personal gain, marking another court victory for the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Division. Mosses Mayor Walter S. Hill pled guilty to using his office to direct town money, in the … Continued
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January 10, 2017