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State to Shut down “Outdoor Alabama” Magazine

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, December 9, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that December will be the last issue of Outdoor Alabama.  The agency blamed budget cuts passed on to them by the State legislature. In a statement on Facebook the popular hunting and fishing magazine announced, “We … Continued
December 10, 2015

Roby Opposed Budget Deal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, November 10, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) in an email to constituents explained her “no” vote on the bipartisan budget compromise that keeps the government funded by raising the debt ceiling; but funds President Obama’s spending priorities through the remainder of his presidency. Congresswoman Roby said, “I … Continued
November 11, 2015

Auditor Discusses Closing of Five State Parks

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, October 15, the Alabama Parks System closed five State parks.  Bladon Springs, Chickasaw, Paul M. Grist, Roland Cooper and Florala all were closed by the state of Alabama on Thursday. State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R), who opposed the closings, spoke to the Rainy Day Patriots in Hoover about … Continued
October 20, 2015

Sewell Denounces Drivers Office Decision

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 2, US Representative Terri Sewell (D) denounced the decision by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Director Spencer Collier and the Administration of Governor Robert Bentley (R) to close 31 driver’s license offices, most of them in rural areas of the State. Rep. Sewell said, “Alabama needs … Continued
October 5, 2015

Short Term Funding Bill that Fails to Defund Planned Parenthood Passes

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter President George W. Bush (R) was in office the last time the United States passed an actual budget. Throughout President Barack H. Obama’s (D) presidency, neither he nor the Congress have made budgeting a priority.  The Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid controlled Congress kept the government running with … Continued
October 5, 2015

State Closes Armories, Parks, and Driver License Offices in a Move to Save Money

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 30, long threatened cuts to state facilities were announced by State agencies.  Most of the cuts targeted rural areas of the State; although in a surprise move Huntsville also lost its armory. State agencies added six additional National Guard armories to the two that have already … Continued
October 1, 2015

Five State Parks to Close

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 30, as expected, the Alabama State Parks announced that several smaller unprofitable State parks will close permanently in a cost saving measure. On October 15, the Alabama State Parks System announced that five parks will be closed: Bladon Springs, Paul Grist, Chickasaw, Florala and Roland Cooper. … Continued
October 1, 2015

Shelby Opposed Continuing Resolution that Funds Planned Parenthood

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, September 30, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) voted against a Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fund the government through mid-December, but which funds Planned Parenthood.  Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) also opposed the CR. Senator Shelby said, “While I believe that it is critical for the government … Continued
October 1, 2015

Zeigler Says Cuts are Illegal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, September 30 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) is expected to announce how cuts to state general fund (SGF) programs will impact state services. State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) said in a statement, “Today is the day Gov. Bentley staffers announce cutbacks to some state parks, drivers license … Continued
September 30, 2015

Bentley Requests Budget Language Opinion of Alabama Supreme Court

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 25 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) on Wednesday sent a letter to the Alabama Supreme Court requesting an Opinion of the Justices on the constitutionality of certain provisions of the state general fund (SGF) budget he recently signed following Alabama’s Second 2015 legislative special session. Governor … Continued
September 28, 2015