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Qualifying closes for 2018 Alabama Congressional races

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Major party qualifying for the 2018 elections is finished, and Alabamians have a number of choices. All seven Alabama Congressional incumbents have qualified for another term. There is no U.S. Senate race this year. Democrat Senator Doug Jones faces re-election in 2020. Alabama’s senior Senator Richard Shelby faces the … Continued
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February 12, 2018

Congressional races are starting to set up

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter There are five days left in major party qualifying for the 2018 elections, and already politicos are looking at the Alabama congressional field. All seven Alabama congressional incumbents have qualified for another term. There is no U.S. Senate race this year.  U.S. Senator Doug Jones faces re-election in 2020. … Continued
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February 5, 2018

State closer to managing recreational fishing for red snapper

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council voted Thursday to allow each of the five Gulf states to manage recreational fishing for red snapper off their respective coasts for the next two years through Exempted Fishing Permits. This action moves the state … Continued
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February 5, 2018

Alabama leaders largely enthusiastic following Trump’s State of the Union speech

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, President Donald Trump delivered an upbeat State of the Union speech that was well received by conservatives. “Tonight, President Trump made clear his commitment to the American people and to improving the quality of life for everyone. By protecting our borders, strengthening our military and creating an environment … Continued
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January 31, 2018

US Senate votes down Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, in a stunning defeat for Pro-Life Americans, the U.S. Senate failed to vote on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. This law would have prohibited abortions after 20 weeks. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan was critical of U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, who voted against the pro-life … Continued
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January 30, 2018

Senate Democrats end shutdown, agree to President Trump’s terms

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The government shutdown ended Monday — at least until Feb. 8. Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer met with Republicans Monday and agreed to the deal that President Donald Trump had offered on Friday. Democrats agreed to fund the government through Feb. 8 and to fund the Children’s Health Insurance … Continued
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January 23, 2018

Poarch Creek have major legislative victory in Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Reaffirmation Act by a voice vote. The bill was sponsored by U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne. This legislation would address a legal technicality that, in theory, could potentially have legally jeopardized the tribe’s reservation status. This … Continued
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January 22, 2018

Alabama leaders react to government shutdown

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, the U.S. Senate failed to pass a continuing resolution funding the federal government moving forward. While both parties agree that the government should continue to be funded, the two parties are divided on the issue of immigration. Democrats want the children brought by their parents who crossed … Continued
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January 21, 2018

US Rep. Bradley Byrne says that Democrats are holding military hostage over immigration

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, delivered a speech Thursday from the floor of the House of Representatives urging Congressional Democrats to stop holding military funding hostage to advance their immigration agenda. The federal government could go into a partial shutdown unless both Houses pass a continuing resolution to raise … Continued
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January 19, 2018