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Birmingham passes sanctuary city resolution to Bentley’s disapproval

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday passed a local resolution intended to designate Alabama’s largest city as its first and only “sanctuary city” to the disapproval of many Alabama Republicans, including the Governor. The sanctuary city resolution passed the Council with a unanimous vote, defying President Donald Trump’s crackdown … Continued

February 1, 2017

The coward’s way

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Know a sentence you never hear anyone say? “Boy, that discrimination really worked out for us.” Think about it. Thousands of years of discrimination based on race, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation and heritage, but no one ever looks back on any of it and thinks about how great … Continued

January 30, 2017

Left off Trump plan, the State is close to “infrastructure crisis”

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter AUBURN—House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, speaking at a forum in Auburn on Thursday, warned that the State could be close to an infrastructure “crisis” if it doesn’t reform funding mechanisms. “It is a major, major issue that is so vital to the growth of this State,” McCutcheon said, speaking to … Continued

January 27, 2017

Living in a world of alternative facts

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter It doesn’t matter how many people attended Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony. Really, it makes no difference at all. It won’t dictate the support he receives over the next four years. It won’t determine whether he’s a successful president. By next week, we will have likely forgotten all about this … Continued

January 24, 2017

With Trump’s inauguration, many Alabamians wonder what happens after Obamacare repeal

Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA, Ala.—In Opelika, Alabama, there is a small office, tucked away on the second floor of a law practice along the small town’s main street. There’s no sign on the front door indicating its placement, and most wouldn’t know it’s there. The office belongs to Hannah Duncan, a recent graduate of … Continued

January 20, 2017

Alabamians wonder what happens after Obamacare is repealed

Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA — In Opelika, Alabama, there is a small office, tucked away on the second floor of a law practice along the small town’s main street. There’s no sign on the front door indicating its placement, and most wouldn’t know it’s there. The office belongs to Hannah Duncan, a recent graduate of … Continued

January 20, 2017

Trump to take office Friday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON—On Friday, January 20, the United States of America will get a new President. Republican New York City billionaire and reality TV star Donald J. Trump will be sworn in, replacing outgoing President Barack Obama in ceremonies beginning at 8:00 am central time. The actual swearing in event will … Continued

January 18, 2017

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and the American Ideal

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will,” said Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speaking at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 3rd, 1968, the night … Continued

January 16, 2017

House makes regulatory reform a top priority

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) $1,000,000,000,000. That’s the estimated total cost of regulations issued by the Obama Administration. These regulations have resulted in over 754,000,000 hours of paperwork. These numbers are pretty remarkable. The wide range of regulations cover everything from energy to agriculture to the environment. In addition to having a negative effect on … Continued

January 16, 2017

Shelby introduces Sessions in confirmation hearing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, DC—Tuesday, January 10, 2017, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alaabama) introduced Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) to the Senate Judiciary Committee. “Although my friend and colleague Jeff Sessions is well-known to the members of this committee,” Shelby stated, “it is my distinct privilege to introduce him as President-elect Donald Trump’s … Continued

January 12, 2017