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Bentley Says that USDOT Discrimination Investigation is an Attempt to Politicize a Resolved Situation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, December 9, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) on Wednesday issued a statement dismissing the US Department of Transportation’s announcement of an investigation into the closure of Alabama Driver License Offices as, “An ongoing attempt to politicize a resolved issue” and accused President Obama and former Secretary of State … Continued
December 11, 2015

Merrill Defends Voter ID Law

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, December 2, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) issued a statement in response to the lawsuit that was filed against him, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R), Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Secretary Spencer Collier, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R), and the state of Alabama by Greater … Continued
December 3, 2015

Bentley Says Racism was Not a Factor in Closing Driver’s License Offices

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter Wednesday, October 6, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) denied allegations that the decision to close 31 driver’s licenses offices across Alabama is part of some conspiracy to suppress Black voter turnout in the State. The Alabama media group is reporting that Gov. Bentley said in Eva, “As far as … Continued
October 8, 2015

Bachus Says New Financial Rule Discriminates Against Stay At Home Moms

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia issued a written statement Wednesday criticizing  new federal regulations that could prevent stay-at-home moms and other spouses who earn less than their husband or wife from qualifying for credit. During a House Financial Services Committee subcommittee hearing, Bachus called the rule “discriminatory.”  Rep. … Continued
June 8, 2012

Smitherman Opposes Legislature’s Reapportionment Plan

By Susan Britt and Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Both Houses of the Alabama Legislature passed decennial reapportionment plans in the Special Session which ended last week. Alabama State Senator Rodger Smitherman (D) from Birmingham opposed both the redistricting plans for the Alabama Senate and the Alabama House of Representatives. Sen. Smitherman told ‘The Alabama … Continued
June 7, 2012