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Luther Strange becomes chairman of Republican Attorneys General Association

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, November Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) is the new chairman of the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA). AG Strange officially assumed the chairmanship of RAGA during the national association’s meeting this weekend in Austin, Texas. AG Strange said in a statement, “I’m honored to be named chairman … Continued
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November 15, 2016

Putman Says He Can Bring People Together

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter On Monday, October 31, 2016 David J. Putman (D) spoke to The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) about his campaign for Congress in Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District. APR asked Putman why he was running for Congress. Putman said that he decided to run for Congress became he was aware pretty early that … Continued
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November 4, 2016

Governor Announces Grant to Establish Shoals-Based Program

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 24, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that nearly $1 million in grant funds will be used to jump start a joint effort to develop new businesses, expand existing businesses and create jobs in northwest Alabama, which has been hit hard in recent years from the … Continued
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August 26, 2016

Representative Moore Wants to Replace His Former Boss

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Another candidate has thrown his hat into the ring to replace disgraced former Speaker, Mike Hubbard. The new contender is none other than Hubbard’s faithful lieutenant, Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise). In an email to fellow House Republicans, Moore says his priorities as Speaker would include, tax cuts, challenging federal … Continued
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July 7, 2016

Palmer Makes EPA Chief Watch Video of Struggling Alabama Coal Miners

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Generations of Alabamians earned a living digging the coal that powered America’s industrial revolution. The coal was used to make steel, power factories, and burned by power plants to make electricity for our homes. Strenuous new regulations on American industry by President Barack H. Obama’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) … Continued
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June 27, 2016

Palmer Applauds Supreme Court Stay of Clean Power Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 11 US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) responded to Tuesday’s US Supreme Court’s decision to stay the EPA’s implementation of a controversial Clean Power Plant plan designed to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, which is opposed by the State of Alabama. Congressman Palmer said, “Implementing … Continued
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February 11, 2016

Luther Strange Asks Supreme Court to Block Obama’s Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 26, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced that Alabama is among a bipartisan coalition of 29 states and state agencies asking the United States Supreme Court to immediately halt President Barack H. Obama’s administration’s CO2 rule for power plants which the states argue is both unlawful … Continued
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January 28, 2016

Hillary Clinton Accuses Walter Energy of Shirking its Obligations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, December 30, former Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton released a statement attacking Walter Energy’s plan to emerge from bankruptcy by renouncing collective bargaining agreements with unions to honor commitments to coal miners and retirees. Secretary Clinton said, “Walter Energy is attempting to shirk its … Continued
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December 31, 2015

Dunn vs. Cavanaugh is Rematch of Old PSC Foes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter From 2010 until 2014 fellow Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) commissioners Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) and Terry Dunn (R) served on the PSC together and the pair of Republicans were frequently at loggerheads on how the PSC should conduct its business. Commissioner Dunn wanted to hold formal hearings on … Continued
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December 22, 2015