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Former Birmingham mayor Larry Langford is in critical condition

Former Birmingham Mayor Langford is in critical condition and has been moved to a hospital. His family has been notified of his deteriorating health and are at his side. Langford is 72 years old and reportedly suffering from several illnesses including end-stage pulmonary disease, emphysema and heart failure. Langford was convicted of bribery and is … Continued
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December 26, 2018
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Protect the sanctity of marriage from government intrusion

By State Sen. Greg Albritton Like most Alabamians, I believe that God established the institution of marriage for the benefit of mankind. Indeed, His purpose was to begin the human family within His bonds of marriage, as a holy union. Then government stole marriage, for its own purposes. A classic example is Henry VIII, who … Continued
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February 7, 2018

Many Stumbling Blocks To Prison Reform

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley wants to float $800 million in bonds to build new prisons. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Commissioner, Jeff Dunn wants that, too. Some State Senators believe Bentley and Dunn are using the recent prison violence as a way to gin up support for their plan. They … Continued
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October 3, 2016

Greek Voters Reject Referendum

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Greek voters went to the polls and soundly rejected austerity measures that were designed to help payback the troubled country’s growing bond debt crisis. The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Ms. Christine Lagarde, issued a statement on Monday, July 6 after the people of Greece voted to … Continued
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July 7, 2015

Global Economy Starting to Show Cracks

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter The last four days have seen lots of troubling economic news.  On Thursday, July 2, new job numbers are out showing that unemployment has decreased to 2008 levels. Normally this would be good news but much of the improvement is actually attributable to people dropping out of the work force. … Continued
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July 3, 2015

Bentley Announces Savings of $35 Million By Refinancing Bonds

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 1, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that the Alabama Public School and College Authority (PSCA) successfully completed the refinancing of $574.2 million in outstanding bonds, issued in 2007.  The announcement occurred at a meeting on Tuesday in the Finance Director’s Office. Refinancing the bonds at … Continued
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July 3, 2014

Freeman Gets Endorsement of Associated General Contractors of Alabama PAC

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama chapter of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Political Action Committee has announced they are supporting Joe Freeman (R) for Alabama House of Representatives District 44. The Director of Government Affairs for the AGC, Chris Williams said “Joe Freeman’s background in finance and knowledge of State government will … Continued
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March 21, 2014

Candidates Addresses Tea Party Group

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, February 20th, Joe Freeman and nine other Republican candidates addressed the Rainy Day Patriots at their candidate’s forum. Freeman is running for Alabama House District 44, representing the Trussville and Clay area of Jefferson County. Rep. Arthur Payne (R) from Trussville has served for 44 years but … Continued
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March 3, 2014