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Trump’s margin of victory in Alabama beats expectations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter No Democrat has carried the State of Alabama in a Presidential election since Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter (D) bested incumbent President Gerald Ford (R). As expected former Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton (D) was not competitive in Alabama. Republican Presidential nominee, New York City billionaire and reality TV … Continued
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November 16, 2016

Supporters Urge Yes Vote on Amendment 14

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 1 2016, the Birmingham City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing Amendment 14 and urging voters to vote “no” on the increasingly controversial amendment. State Representative Jack Williams (R-Vestavia) said, “I was very disappointed by their actions.” State Representative John Rogers (D-Birmingham) opposes Amendment 14 and urged … Continued
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November 2, 2016

Bentley Says He Will Not Go Against The Constitution

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 4, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley took to Twitter to announce: “My Administration is fully cooperative, but we will not go against The Constitution.” The embattled Governor was referencing a WSFA Channel 12 (in Montgomery) news story written by Hannah Lane, in which Bentley denounces the Judiciary … Continued
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October 5, 2016

Zeigler asks Contract Review Committee to Reject a $1.3M legal contract for the Medicaid RCOs

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 4, 2016 state Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) has asked the legislature’s Contract Review Committee to delay a controversial $1.3 million contract for legal services for implementation of the regional care organizations (RCOs) to deliver Medicaid healthcare. Auditor Zeigler said that the contract needs to be scrapped, and … Continued
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October 4, 2016

Chief Justice Moore Suspended For The Rest Of His Term

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, September 30, 2016, the Court of the Judiciary has found Chief Justice Roy Moore guilty of violating judicial ethics and has suspended him for the rest of his term. The Alabama Political Reporter spoke with State Auditor Jim Zeigler, a vocal Moore supporter, about the controversial decision. Zeigler … Continued
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September 30, 2016

Hearing Wednesday in Zeigler’s challenge to Bentley’s $47 million STAARS software

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 21, a hearing will be held in a lawsuit challenging Gov. Robert Bentley’s (R) controversial $47 million no-bid contract for the purchase of the ,much maligned STAARS software. State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) filed suit alleging that the massive no-bid contract violates Alabama’s bid laws and the … Continued
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September 21, 2016

Judiciary Committee to Meet on Bentley Impeachment September 27

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives Judiciary Committee announced that it will meet on Tuesday, September 27, at 1:00 p.m. in Room 200. An agenda will be released this week. House Information Officer Clay Redden said that, “This is part of the ongoing investigation into the Articles of Impeachment brought … Continued
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September 19, 2016

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Bentley’s Luxury Hotel and Conference Center

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 15, a triumphant Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) responded to news that Circuit Judge Greg Griffin had dismissed a lawsuit seeking to block his controversial plan to build a extravagant Hotel and Conference Center at Gulf State Park. Governor Bentley said in a statement, “Today’s decision reiterates … Continued
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September 16, 2016

Zeigler Requests House Judiciary Committee Submit Impeachment Article Against Bentley

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 8, 2016: State Auditor Jim Zeigler has asked that the House Judiciary Committee report at least one article of impeachment against Alabama Governor Robert Bentley, during the Special Session, that begins on August 15. Zeigler made the request to committee Chairman, Rep. Mike Jones (R-Andalusia) on Monday. … Continued
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August 10, 2016