Defense

Court of Criminal Appeals continues its failure to rule in Hubbard case

With the indictment, conviction and sentencing of former Republican Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, there was an expectation of change. But because the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has failed to rule on Hubbard’s case, the once-hoped-for new dawn in Alabama politics is on hold. For 11 months, the appeals court has been in … Continued

Bill Britt

April 12, 2018

Shelby confirmed as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, on Tuesday was voted by his Republican colleagues to serve as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the remainder of the 115th Congress. Senator Shelby previously served as vice chairman of the committee for the 113th Congress. “My colleagues have placed their trust in me to lead … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 11, 2018

U.S. Senate passes $1.3 trillion funding bill

Thursday, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations bill on a 65 to 32 vote late on Thursday night. U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, voted to pass the legislation. Shelby claimed that the bill benefited our national defense and many other federal activities in Alabama. “This measure will deliver the resources … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 23, 2018

Shelby votes in support of budget agreement

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., voted in favor of the long-term budget agreement and Continuing Resolution to fund the government through March 23, 2018. The bill, which Senator Shelby supported, was passed with bipartisan support by a vote of 71-28 in the U.S. Senate. “The Senate has approved … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 13, 2018

Moore suggests Doug Jones would harm defense industry to fund Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Moore campaign said that seventy-six years ago, Christmas was interrupted in America when our military base at Pearl Harbor was attacked without warning. The Moore campaign said that this historic event offers important context for their next question of Doug Jones. “Will Doug Jones kill our defense industry … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 10, 2017

Moore campaign asks if Jones favors cutting Navy’s LCS fleet built in Mobile

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 31, 2017, the Moore for Senate campaign suggested that Doug Jones would not be a reliable vote for the littoral combat ships that Austal builds for the U.S. Navy in Mobile. The Moore campaign said in a release: “Doug Jones is scary for Alabama’s defense industry; would … Continued

Brandon Moseley

November 2, 2017

Moore campaign says Doug Jones would be a disaster for our armed forces

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, the Roy Moore for U.S. Senate Campaign Manager Bill Armistead said that Moore’s opponent, “Doug Jones would be a disaster for our armed forces.” “In 2012, Doug Jones was a proud delegate to the national Democratic convention in Charlotte that nominated Barack Obama for a second term as … Continued

Brandon Moseley

November 1, 2017

Aerojet Rocketdyne begins construction on new plant

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey attended the official groundbreaking ceremony of Aerojet Rocketdyne’s new 136,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Huntsville. “This is not only an exciting day for Aerojet Rocketdyne and the city of Huntsville, it’s an exciting day for the entire state of Alabama,” Gov. Ivey stated. She said … Continued

Brandon Moseley

October 26, 2017

Byrne to serve as negotiator for annual Defense Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, was appointed to serve as a member of the House conference committee for the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. The NDAA is passed annually and sets policy and authorizes funding for the military. A conference committee of House and Senate members has been … Continued

Brandon Moseley

October 16, 2017

US Rep. Byrne on budget passage: “The House has now done our job”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said that, “The House has now done our job,” after voting in the favor of HR3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act. The bill, along with the 11 other Senate funding bills, provides funding for the federal government for Fiscal Year … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 19, 2017