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Strange, Byrne Applaud Supreme Court Ruling on EPA

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 29, the US Supreme Court, in a controversial 5-4 ruling, sided with the energy companies and 23 states including Alabama, against restrictive new mercury emission rules by President Obama’s US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) said that the US Supreme Court’s … Continued
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June 30, 2015

Strange Appeals VictoryLand Decision

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday June 26, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange appealed a decision by Circuit Court Judge William A. Shashy that dismissed the AG’s case against gambling magnate Milton McGregor and his VictoryLand Casino and Dog Track in Macon County. Judge Shashy wrote in his ruling, “The state could … Continued
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June 27, 2015

McGregor Wins Court Battle

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday June 25, Circuit Court Judge William A Shashy dismissed the Alabama Attorney General’s office’s case against Milton McGregor and his Victoryland Casino and Dog Track in Macon County. Judge Shashy wrote in his ruling that everyone is entitled to equal protection under the law and accused the … Continued
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June 26, 2015

Baldwin County School System Defends Actions

  By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, June 10, officials with the Baldwin County Board of Education responded to allegations that they acted inappropriately in the recent school property tax referendum. Director of Communications with the Baldwin County Schools System Terry Wilhite said, “The state requires that a school district have a minimum tax … Continued
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June 11, 2015

Strange Asks Court to Dismiss Zeigler Suit

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) has asked the court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) and two other plaintiffs. Strange says the three plaintiffs do not have legal standing to bring the suit, have failed to state a legal cause of action, and argues … Continued
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June 10, 2015

Hubbard and Strange To Be Featured Guests at YR Convention

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Young Republican Federation of Alabama (YRFA) will hold their annual convention in Birmingham on Friday, May 15th and Saturday, May 16. The Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) will join the Young Republicans at a YRFA Social at Regions Field for a Birmingham Barons … Continued
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May 11, 2015

US Supreme Court Hears Same-Sex Marriage Arguments

By Brandon Moseley AlabamaPolitical Reporter Tuesday, April 28, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments from attorneys on both sides of the gay marriage debate. At issue is whether or not it is constitutional for states, including Alabama, to issue marriage licenses only to heterosexual couples. Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange announced on Facebook, “The … Continued
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April 29, 2015

Sewell Congratulates Loretta Lynch on Her Confirmation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 23, the United States Senate voted to confirm Loretta Lynch as America’s next U.S. Attorney General.  U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) issued a statement congratulating Lynch on her confirmation by the US Senate. Congresswoman Sewell said on Facebook that she, “Witnessed the historic confirmation vote of Loretta … Continued
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April 24, 2015