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McKinney Touts Qualifications

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter As the Republican Primary draws near candidates are working hard to distance themselves from their competitors.  In a year where Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) appears to be sailing to his party’s nomination, the Secretary of State race is shaping up to be one of the most interesting contests.  … Continued
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March 31, 2014

McKinney Campaigns in St. Clair County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, March 20, 2014, Alabama Secretary of State Candidate Reese McKinney (R) was in Moody to speak to members of the St. Clair County Republican Party.  The Alabama Political Reporter was there to cover the event. Reese McKinney said, “It is an honor to be here.  I want … Continued
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March 24, 2014

Public Hearing on Common Core Opt Out Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A public hearing was held Tuesday, March 11, on a bill allowing Alabama’s local school boards to decide whether or not they want to implement the highly controversial new Alabama College and Career Ready Standards, which were based on the unpopular Common Core Standards which are being pushed on … Continued
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March 12, 2014

Friday is the Last Day for Major Party Qualifying

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter There are only two days left to qualify to run in the June 3rd party primaries. To run for a statewide office, the state legislature, or the United States Congress you need to file all qualifying papers including all fees with one of the two major political parties of your … Continued
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February 6, 2014

Anthony “Alann” Johnson Wins HD 53 Democratic Runoff

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Democratic voters selected Anthony “Alann” Johnson in Birmingham’s House District 53 Democratic Primary runoff on Tuesday over Arthur Shores Lee by just 61 votes. Anthony “Alann” Johnson prevailed over Arthur Shores Lee in a runoff for the Democratic nomination for Alabama House of Representatives District 53. As of press … Continued
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February 5, 2014

House District 31 Special Republican Runoff is Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republican voters in Alabama House of Representatives District 31 vote on Tuesday, January 28 to select who will be their State Representative for the rest of the year: retired businessman, Mike Holmes, or car deal Jimmy Collier.  The winner of Tuesday’s Special Republican Primary runoff will be district 31’s … Continued
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January 27, 2014

Tax Elimination Act Passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, January 16th the Alabama House of Representatives passed its second plank in the House Republican Caucus’ Commonsense Conservative Agenda. The bill was sponsored by state Representative Jim Patterson (R) from Meridianville.  In a written statement released by the Alabama House Republican Caucus Rep. Patterson praised the Alabama … Continued
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January 17, 2014