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Reaction to Oliver Robinson’s guilty plea

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 22, 2017, former State Representative Oliver Robinson (D-Birmingham) entered guilty pleas to Federal charges of fraud, bribery, corruption, and tax evasion. Rep. Robinson resigned from the Alabama House of Representatives last year, claiming that there was a conflict of interest with his serving in the legislature and … Continued
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June 23, 2017

Alice Martin announces candidacy for Attorney General

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 12, 2017, former US Attorney Alice H. Martin, announced that she is a Republican candidate for Alabama Attorney General in the 2018, GOP Primary. Martin wrote in a statement, “After years of corruption in Alabama, public-trust in our institutions and government has been eroded. The people of … Continued
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June 14, 2017

NPR audience boos Jim Zeigler

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, June 10, 2017, NPR broadcast its “Weekend Edition Saturday” from Birmingham’s Lyric Theater. State Auditor Jim Zeigler was the only Republican invited on the show. Zeigler said afterwards that he was also the only guest interrupted and booed by the largely Democratic live audience. Show host Scott Simon … Continued
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June 13, 2017
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Government by default

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Currently, our State’s Governor, Chief Justice, and Attorney General were not elected to the positions they now hold. These individuals obtained their current high status because of either scandal or corruption. Their ascendency by default is not meant to disparage these people in any way, but to highlight this … Continued
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June 12, 2017

Scott Dawson to run for Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 5, 2017, pastor Scott Dawson announced that he was running for Governor of Alabama. Staff Evangelist and Chief Development Officer for the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association Dawson made the announcement on the Rick & Bubba radio show in Birmingham. Show co-host Bill “Bubba” Bussey said that Dawson … Continued
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June 6, 2017

Five Corrections workers arrested

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 30, 2017, the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) announced that a task force investigation had led to the arrest of five prison employees at Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore County for conspiracy to smuggle in contraband. Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn said in a statement, “After … Continued
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May 31, 2017

Bentley admits guilt and resigns

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Just after 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2017, Montgomery’s culture of runaway corruption claimed another victim, as criminal excesses associated with an illicit liaison with married staffer, Mrs. Rebekah Caldwell Mason, led to Governor Robert Bentley (R) being forced to resign, rather than becoming the first Governor to be … Continued
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April 11, 2017

More Calls for Bentley to Resign

By Brandon Moseley Sunday, April 9, 2017 the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee called upon Governor Robert Bentley, “To immediately resign.” The ongoing investigation into corruption, ethics violations, and campaign finance law violation is centered around Bentley’s relationship with alleged mistress Mrs. Rebekah Caldwell Mason. The ALGOP Steering Committee also passed the following resolution: “The … Continued
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April 10, 2017

Zeigler: “It’s Now or Never” on Bentley Impeachment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, April 2017, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) suggested that the theme song for the investigation of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) should be: “It’s Now or Never” by Elvis Presley. Zeigler said that, “The probes of Gov. Robert Bentley will come to a head in April and … Continued
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April 4, 2017
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State House corruption demands a dose of preventative medicine

By State Rep. Will Ainsworth (R – Guntersville) The Alabama Capitol Building and State House is currently suffering an epidemic of corruption, and rather than continuing to address the problem only after wrongdoing occurs, I believe it is time we implement a strong dose of preventative medicine. That is why I have filed strict, no-nonsense … Continued
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February 24, 2017