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Brooks wants to arm Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Washington, DC has one of the most restrictive gun laws in the entire country. That infringement on the civil liberties of the Capitol’s citizens very nearly resulted in the slaughter of two dozen GOP congressmen, including Alabama’s own Representatives Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) and Gary Palmer (R-Hoover).  Congressman Brooks was … Continued
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June 22, 2017

Zeigler: “Unable to do the job” because of budget cuts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, May 26, 2017, State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) said that three consecutive years of budget cuts have left his office with less appropriations than they need to do the job. Zeigler says the amount appropriated, $762,575.00, is 2.78 less than the amount received during the fiscal year 2007, … Continued
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May 29, 2017

Zeigler ends lawsuit after Ivey sets Special Election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 20, 2017, Alabama Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) announced that he and Tommy Chapman were dropping their lawsuit challenging the legality of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) dubious decision to delay the Special Election for US Senate for 21 months. Bentley has since departed the Governor’s mansion to … Continued
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April 24, 2017

House sets impeachment schedule

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 28, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives released the Judiciary Committee’s schedule for the impeachment of Governor Robert Bentley. The Special Counsel will release his report on April 7, 2017, and it will be made public by 5:00 pm. Hearings begin on April 10 and could run … Continued
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March 29, 2017

Bentley Senate Special Election case reset for April 12

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, March 19, 2017, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley will have to explain why he delayed the Special Election for US Senator until 2018, in a hearing set for April 12. State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) said, “Under the illegal delay by Gov. Bentley, his anointed US Senator gets a … Continued
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March 20, 2017

Bentley Cites Third Party ballot access and cost as reasons why Special Election cannot be called this year

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A number of State officials are questioning the legality of Governor Robert Bentley’s decision to postpone the Special Election until 2018 for the US Senate seat. On Saturday Gov. Bentley responded to the criticism claiming that it would be too expensive to hold a Special Election and there would … Continued
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February 13, 2017

Zeigler chosen as Chairman of Board of Adjustment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Thursday, January 12, 2017, the Alabama Board of Adjustment (BOA), which decides claims against the State of Alabama, elected State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) as its Chairman. Because the state of Alabama enjoys sovereign immunity, the State can not be sued in court. A citizen or business who has … Continued
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January 17, 2017

Zeigler questions Medicaid contracts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 29, 2016, State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) questioned twelve contracts for maternity services totaling $71 million that are up for review on Thursday by the Contract Review Committee. State Auditor Jim Zeigler asked the panel to delay the contracts to determine if there is a less expensive … Continued
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December 1, 2016