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AEA’s Former Leaders Chafing Under NEA Control

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The powerful Alabama Education Association (AEA) dominated Alabama politics for decades. Most state legislature candidates needed AEA support to win their Democratic Primary and AEA money and influence kept those Democratic incumbents in office in increasingly Republican leaning districts far longer than they probably deserved. At its heart, … Continued
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July 30, 2015

Palmer Warns About Nuclear Deal

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, July 18, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) spoke to the Republican Women of Shelby County. The first term Congressman is concerned about the Iran deal to lift the sanctions recently negotiated in multi-part talks.  Rep. Palmers said the, “Truth is Iran may already have a bomb.” Congressman … Continued
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July 21, 2015

General Fund Budget Options

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 31, our sources are reporting that a Republican Alabama general fund budget will be introduced on Wednesday, April 1, that balances the State’s by cutting spending without any revenue increases. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) has been promoting his own general fund budget that contains $541 million … Continued
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April 1, 2015

Legislators Visit St. Clair Farmers Federation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, January 12, state Senator Phil Williams (R from Rainbow City) and State Representative Jim Hill (R from Odenville) both addressed the gathered members of the St. Clair Farmer’s Federation in Ashville. Sen. Williams told the influential farmers’ group, “Thank you, it is my real honor to be … Continued
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January 19, 2015

Marsh Agrees to Amend Education Reform Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 5, the Alabama Senate Taxation and Finance Education Committee heard a public hearing on a bill abolishing the Last In First out (LIFO) concept many school systems in the State use during a Reduction In Force (RIF). The bill, SB 353, is sponsored by Senator Pro … Continued
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March 7, 2014

Election Law Bill Passes out of Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 15 the Alabama House of Representatives Constitution, Campaigns and Elections committee met and voted to pass legislation with their recommendation that would change Alabama law so that the deadline for qualifying for an election will end much earlier that it does now under existing state law. … Continued
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January 16, 2014
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Secretary of State Bennett Announces 2014 Legislative Package

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Secretary of State Jim Bennett (R) announced in a written statement that he was supporting a five-bill legislative package in the upcoming legislative session. The first priority is a bill that moves the election calendar back to allow absentee election managers enough time to process ballots of military … Continued
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January 13, 2014
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Armistead Comments on McCutcheon v. FEC Case

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, Bill Armistead, issued a statement regarding the oral arguments heard earlier in the week before the Supreme Court in the case of McCutcheon v. FEC. Prominent Alabama engineer and noted Republican activist, Shaun McCutcheon, is suing the Federal Elections Commission because he … Continued
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October 11, 2013

Election Day Rundown

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter Today, voters will head to the polls in Mobile, Birmingham and Tuscaloosa to cast ballots in crucial municipal elections. Below, catch the rundown on the major races and candidates on the ballot in each city. MOBILE The Mobile mayor’s race is a nonpartisan race between incumbent Mayor Sam Jones … Continued
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August 27, 2013