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Alabama Human Trafficking Summit planned for Friday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force will host the 4th Annual Alabama Human Trafficking Summit on Friday at the Embassy Suites in Montgomery. The Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force was created by Joint House Resolution 270 passed by the Alabama Legislature in April of 2014. The Task Force was charged … Continued
February 7, 2018

Voyeurism law gets favorable report by Senate Judiciary Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to make the taking of a video or photo depicting intimate areas of a person without that person’s consent a crime.  The voyeurism bill, Senate Bill 57, is sponsored by Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville. Chambliss told the committee that the … Continued
February 1, 2018

Moore asks Jones why he still supports DACA and opposes border wall

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Roy Moore Campaign asked Jones why, “In light of the tragic not-guilty verdict for Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, the illegal immigrant who murdered Kate Steinle, why do you oppose securing the border and support DACA and other amnesty measures that will attract more illegal immigrants?” The Moore campaign … Continued
December 5, 2017

An inconvenient reality

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter It’s time for a lesson in reality. Actually, that’s not accurate. This is a lesson in how reality becomes distorted. Usually, purposefully distorted in order to feed a convenient narrative. Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange tried a little distorted reality last week, when he started criticizing everyone – and by … Continued
October 16, 2017

Sessions announces plan to fight violent crime

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions (R) announced several Department of Justice actions to reduce the rising tide of violent crime in America. Foremost of those actions is the reinvigoration of “Project Safe Neighborhoods.” “According to the FBI, the violent crime rate has risen by nearly seven percent over … Continued
October 11, 2017

Sandy Stimpson wins second term as Mayor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, residents of Mobile went to the polls and overwhelmingly voted to elect Sandy Stimpson to a second term. Stimpson said at his victory celebration, ”I’m blessed beyond measure to be your Mayor.” Stimpson said, “Obviously, for those in this room, it’s a happy day.  Honestly, … Continued
August 23, 2017

Mobile to hold mayoral, city council elections Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, residents of Mobile go to the polls to elect their mayor and city council. In the Mobile Mayoral race, incumbent Sandy Stimpson is seeking a second term as Mayor.  Former Mobile Mayor Sam Jones, who was unseated by Stimpson in 2013 is running to make … Continued
August 22, 2017

Birmingham holds city council, mayor, school board elections Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, residents of Birmingham go to the polls today to elect their Mayor, City Council, and school board members.  Unlike the state, county, or judicial elections, municipal elections are nonpartisan. Longtime incumbent William Bell (D) is seeking a third term as Mayor.  Bell was a member … Continued
August 22, 2017

Mobile to hold City election Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter   Tuesday, August 22, 2017, residents of Mobile go to the polls to elect their Mayor and City Council. In the Mobile Mayoral race, incumbent Sandy Stimpson is seeking a second term as Mayor.  Former Mobile Mayor Sam Jones, who was unseated by Stimpson in 2013 is running to … Continued
August 20, 2017