Federal court: Alabama’s grand jury secrecy laws are constitutional
The challenge to Alabama's law originated from a dispute related to the Mike Hubbard public corruption trial.
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100 percent pure bred economic, moral, social and constitutional conservatives are almost extinct in the public arena. If you have read some of my work in the past, you may recall, I first got involved in public policy going door to door for Ronald Reagan in 1980. All I knew, he was pro-life, the rest … Continued
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See recent postsConcealed-carry bill holstered for now
When it comes to regulating firearms, Alabama really doesn’t have much common sense. This week, there was a spark, albeit a small one, in the Senate Tourism Committee. The committee rejected a bill, sponsored by Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Tuscaloosa, that would have allowed residents to carry concealed weapons legally without a permit. This was a … Continued
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See recent postsA new quadrennium: Alabama potpourri and trivia
As we begin this New Year of 2019, Alabama begins a new quadrennium in state government. All of our Constitutional state officeholders begin their new four-year terms this month. Governor Kay Ivey will be sworn in for a four-year term on January 14. Also, being sworn in on Inauguration Day will be Will Ainsworth as … Continued
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See recent postsRole model statesmanship showcased in the public square
Americans got their fair share of hand to hand combat politics in the 2018 general election, which is still going on in Georgia and Florida. As we approach Thanksgiving; there is a national story buried in the heart and soul of Crenshaw County Alabama politics that needs to be shared. In a county that voted … Continued
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Trump’s ability to draw overflowing crowds in every stadium in the country has become the new coveted mesmerization of every public office holder. Inside the Potomac River, you can hear the sound of political algorism calculators humming and churning like a fleet of old Boroughs adding machines trying to figure out the Trump magical DNA … Continued
Election FAQ: Things you need to know before you vote
Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to vote for a number of local, state and national elected offices. Before you go, take a look at this FAQ to make sure you’re updated on what you need to know before you vote. What’s on the ballot? More than a dozen statewide elected offices will be … Continued
Pro-Immigration Reform Groups Rally in Montgomery
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 3, 2016, local leaders from Birmingham, Troy, Livingston, and Montgomery came together for a Day of Action to rally and showcase new research on immigration contributions in Alabama and highlight what they claim is a critical need for immigration reform. The event was sponsored by the Partnership … Continued
Shedd Says that Selection of McCutcheon Means Turning the Page From Corruption
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, August 3, State Representative Randall Shedd (R-Cullman) issued a statement congratulating Rep. Mac McCutcheon (R-Madison) for his recent election by the House Republican Caucus as the next Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives. Rep. Shedd wrote, “I believe the Alabama House Republican Caucus began the process … Continued