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AG: Local governments may not assist businesses negatively impacted by shutdown

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall wrote in an opinion Tuesday that county and city governments can not provide public funds to private businesses that were impacted by the forced economic shutdown to fight the coronavirus. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, this Office has received numerous inquiries from counties and municipalities regarding whether a program could be … Continued
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April 10, 2020

Club for Growth endorses Tommy Tuberville for U.S. Senate

Monday, Club for Growth PAC announced their endorsement of former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville for the Alabama Senate Republican primary runoff. Politico’s James Arkin published an exclusive report on the announcement. “Tommy Tuberville is a principled, free-market conservative who has the support of President Trump and has put together a great campaign to … Continued
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March 18, 2020

Northeast Alabama Young Republicans endorse Tuberville for Senate

The Young Republicans of Northeast Alabama have announced that they have endorsed former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville for the U.S. Senate. The club’s membership voted overwhelmingly to endorse Tuberville. “It is clear that young people want a U.S. Senator who will fight for the issues we care about,” said YRNEA Chairman Dylan Smith. … Continued
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March 16, 2020

NRA endorses Jeff Sessions in GOP runoff

The National Rifle Association’s National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) announced Friday that it is endorsing former Attorney General Jeff Sessions for the United States Senate in Alabama’s March 31st Republican primary runoff. Jason Ouimet, Chairman of NRA-PVF, praised Sessions for his, “steadfast support of the Second Amendment.” “Based on your strong leadership on … Continued
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March 16, 2020

Sessions campaign attacks Tuberville as “Florida man”

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ Senate campaign launched a new video called “Florida Man Game Show,” which attacks his opponent Tommy Tuberville as a Florida resident who has never done anything for President Donald Trump or the conservative movement. “It’s important that before March 31st, Alabama voters know the real Tommy Tuberville,” said Sessions’ campaign … Continued
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March 10, 2020

Andrew Brasher confirmed to 11th Circuit Court of Appeals

Tuesday, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm former Alabama Solicitor General Andrew Brasher to the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit Court. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, voted for Brasher’s confirmation; but Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, voted against. “Andrew Brasher’s confirmation to sit on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh … Continued
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February 12, 2020

Kimberly police officer killed in the line of duty

Thursday, Kimberly Police Department K9 Officer Nick O’Rear, age 33, has died from his wounds. O’Rear was shot and killed during a vehicle pursuit. “I am profoundly grieved to hear of the passing of the Kimberly Police Officer who was shot in the line of duty last night. The safety of our citizens and the … Continued
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February 6, 2020