Another underwriter, Stifel Bank, backs out of Alabama prison deal: report
Stifel says it will not underwrite the private prison project after KeyBanc Capital Markets and Barclays also withdrew.
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Vice presidential debate between Pence, Harris is tonight
The debate is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT on Wednesday.
First presidential debate is tonight
Tuesday's debate, set to begin at 8 p.m. CST, will be moderated by Fox News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace.
Woman indicted for attempting to provide material support to Al Qaeda
A federal grand jury has indicted a woman, who is a former resident of Alabama, with attempting to provide material support and resources to al Qaeda. The indictment charges that Alaa Mohn Abusaad was actively aiding and abetting al Qaeda and other designated foreign terrorist organizations in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections … Continued
Judge dismisses three from Pouncey lawsuit
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge has dismissed two Department of Education attorneys and the former interim state schools superintendent from a lawsuit filed last year by Jefferson County superintendent Craig Pouncey alleging a conspiracy to deny him the superintendent’s job. Judge Roman Shaul, in a two-page order, released … Continued
Sanderford Cancels Sunset Meeting
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—An email to members of the House Sunset Committee acquired by the Alabama Political Reporter states, the meeting scheduled for July 28, was canceled “due to lack of attendance.” But, that’s just the cover story. A controversy erupted last week after Republican Committee Chair Howard Sanderford (R-Huntsville) rescheduled a … Continued
Respect For Republicans But Not For Democrats
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A meeting of the House Sunset Committee rescheduled so that its members could attend the Republican Convention in Cleveland this week. However, an email obtained by the Alabama Political Reporter shows that the Committee’s Republican Chairman, Howard Sanderford (R-Huntsville), is not willing to show the same courtesy to Democratic … Continued
Alabama GOP Delegates Having a Good Time As Republican Convention Officially Nominates Trump
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, Donald J. Trump won the Republican nomination by a landslide on the first ballot. Alabama Republican Primary voters voted overwhelming for the New York City billionaire businessman and reality TV star and Alabama’s delegation to the convention kept faith with its voters and gave most of the … Continued
Lathan Says Trump and Pence Will Make a Strong Team
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 15, the Alabama Republican Party released a statement supportive of Donald Trump’s announcement of Indiana Governor Mike Pence for his Vice President. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan said that the Republican ticket will be a strong team. Chairman Lathan said, “There is no doubt that Donald … Continued
Sessions Meets with Trump; but Most Reports are that Mike Pence will be Vice-President Pick
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 14, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) met with presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump, ostensibly about the Vice Presidential choice. Multiple media sources are however reporting that Indiana Governor Mike Pence (R) will be Mr. Trump’s choice. Donald Trump met with Senator Sessions at an Indianapolis Hotel … Continued