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Brooks wants El Chapo to pay for border wall

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 27, 2017, US Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) filed House companion legislation for the Ensuring Lawful Collection of Hidden Assets to Provide Order (EL CHAPO) Act, HR2186. This legislation was recently introduced in the Senate by US Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas). The EL CHAPO Act would use approximately … Continued

April 28, 2017

The Governor is devising a plan to combat Alabama’s opioid epidemic

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Seventy-eight people die in the US every day from opioid painkiller overdose, and the Yellowhammer State has the highest rate of painkiller prescribing in the country and one of the highest rates of opioid abuse in the country. Gov. Robert Bentley wants a better plan to attack the epidemic. … Continued

December 16, 2016

A bill that can save lives

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) I met a young boy named Gabe Griffin a few years back at Battleship Park in Mobile. His family and friends had organized a cross country bike ride that started in Oregon and ended on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The goal of the ride was to raise awareness about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, … Continued

December 5, 2016

Why I Strongly Support Trump

By Frances Taylor President, Alabama Federation of Republican Women As we race toward the conclusion of this presidential race, I am often asked my opinion of Donald Trump, especially in light of the revelation of a private conversation and the attacks from the left. It is easy for me to discuss why I so strongly … Continued

October 17, 2016

Sumter County Sheriff Removed for Misconduct

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 25, Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced that the Alabama Supreme Court has removed Sumter County Sheriff Tyrone Clark Sr. from office, following impeachment proceedings. AG Strange said, “Justice has been served. Alabamians rightfully expect their public officials to conduct their duties of office honestly and in … Continued

July 28, 2016

Former Prisoner Tells of Brutish Conditions, Green Dot Scheme

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Over the last three days, violence at Alabama’s Holman Prison in Atmore has made national news. On Monday, March 14, the Alabama Political Reporter (APR) spoke with a former inmate, who asked not to be identified, about conditions in the troubled Alabama Corrections System. The prisoner, who we will … Continued

March 16, 2016

Alabama Leaders Eulogize Former First Lady Nancy Reagan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, March 6, former First Lady Nancy Reagan died Former First Lady Nancy Reagan died at her home in Los Angeles. Alabama’s leaders remembered Mrs. Reagan fondly. She was 94. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released a statement: “I am saddened to hear of the passing of former … Continued

March 7, 2016

114 Arrested in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, US Attorney George L. Beck announced that the US Marshals Service and Montgomery Police Department have since June been coordinating a multi-agency effort to reduce violent crime and take dangerous offenders and illegal weapons off the streets of Montgomery in an effort that was named “Operation Triple … Continued

November 4, 2015

Feds Successfully Prosecute Dog Fighting Ring

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Several Alabama residents were among 8 persons sentenced by the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama for their roles in what was the second largest dog fighting raid in U.S. history in August 2013. The case was led by the United States Attorney’s Office and … Continued

November 13, 2014

Feds Help Sheriff Fight Elmore County Drug Gang

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Violent drug-dealing street gangs are a blight on this country. Law enforcement has announced that 26 violent criminals have been convicted for their crimes and taken off the streets of Crenshaw Village, making the Elmore County community a safer place to live. The announcement was made in a jointly … Continued

August 13, 2014