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Congressman Byrne’s Save Local Business Act approved out of committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Committee on Education and the Workforce today approved legislation from Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, to clarify what constitutes a “joint employer” to provide certainty and stability for workers and job creators. Congressman Byrne’s bill, the Save Local Business Act, was approved out of committee on a 23 … Continued
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October 6, 2017

Ivey announces Delta Regional Authority to invest over $1 million to strengthen Alabama’s economy, infrastructure

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the Delta Regional Authority had awarded over a million dollars in seven awards. The Delta Regional Authority, together with their federal and local-based partners, will support public and private partnerships and bring $7.1 million in new investments to Alabama. “The Delta Regional … Continued
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October 5, 2017

House passes Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, the Republican controlled U.S. House of Representative passed HR36 the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.  HR36 would prohibit abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy with exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is at risk. Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, … Continued
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October 4, 2017

Sewell will hold Veterans Resource Fair Thursday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, will hold her 2017 Veterans Resource Fair in Birmingham on Thursday. “Meeting the needs of our veterans is one of my top priorities, and as a Representative of Alabama’s 7th District, I’m proud to offer a free opportunity for our veterans and military families … Continued
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October 4, 2017

Roby: Tax reform represents a “tremendous opportunity to move this country ahead”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 28, 2017, Congressional Republicans unveiled their highly-anticipated tax reform plan. U.S. Representative Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, attended the House GOP summit to discuss the joint House, Senate, and White House plan to overhaul the nation’s complicated tax code. Roby explained the basics of the tax reform legislation set … Continued
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October 2, 2017

US Rep. Martha Roby continues efforts to get F-35s in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, is making a final push to emphasize key advantages favoring Montgomery’s 187th Fighter Wing as the Air Force nears a decision on where to base the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Roby is highlighting how cost and time effectiveness, proximity to other Air Force assets, … Continued
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September 29, 2017

End Citizens United endorses Doug Jones for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, End Citizens United announced that they have endorsed Democratic nominee Doug Jones for U.S. Senate. Jones, a former U.S. attorney, is running in the Alabama special election against Roy Moore in the Dec. 12 special election. “An extremist with a racist, bigoted agenda, who will defend a corrupt, … Continued
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September 28, 2017