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Palmer Questions EPA Head

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Critics of President Obama’s EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) have alleged that the agency may have been politicized by the administration. On Thursday, August 13, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) suggested that EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy might not have been entirely forthcoming recently, with a US House of Representatives … Continued
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August 14, 2015

Palmer Opposes Iran Deal

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter  Thursday, August 8, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), spoke to the Republican Women of Trussville about America’s pending deal with Iran, and the State of the Nation. Congressman Palmer said that Secretary of State John Kerry, has the negotiating skills of Neville Chamberlain. For those of you too … Continued
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August 11, 2015

Roby Criticizes Obama’s Power Plan

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, August 10, US Representative Martha Roby, warned that President Obama’s new energy plan will cost American families higher utility bills while costing jobs. Congresswoman Roby said in an email to constituents, “Last week, President Obama announced his ‘Clean Power Plan’ and with it a costly national … Continued
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August 11, 2015

Byrne Proposes Shutting Down Clean Energy Research

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, May 1, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) proposed eliminating all funding for the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) program. Rep. Byrne proposed his amendment during debate on an energy and water development funding bill. Congressman Byrne said that his amendment would save $1,657,774,000 in … Continued
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May 5, 2015

Palmer Supports Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking)

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 23 U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R from Hoover) as a member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, participated in a hearing entitled “Hydraulic Fracturing: Banning Proven Technologies on Possibilities Instead of Probabilities.”   Following the hearing Rep. Palmer said that there are no confirmed instances … Continued
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April 24, 2015

Jeremy Oden Testifies Before EPA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule directing that previously grandfathered in coal powered electricity generating plants comply with the Federal government’s new program to limit the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) being emitted. Congress, in 2010, refused to pass legislation to regulate carbon emissions. … Continued
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August 1, 2014

PSC Candidates Speak in Clanton

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, April 26, Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) candidates descended on Clanton to join Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) and Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead in asking for Republican voters to turn out for the June 3 Republican Primary.  The Alabama Political Reporter was present at the Pumpkin … Continued
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May 6, 2014
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Obama’s War on Alabama Jobs

By Brandon Demyan Although the Obama Administration claims it has an “all the above” energy strategy, the war on coal makes that claim dubious at best. Coal is an abundant energy source and the White House should be doing everything it can to help the energy industry compete in the global market and create new … Continued
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December 12, 2013
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My Vision for the PSC and Why I’m Running

By Jonathan Barbee www.BarbeePSC.com Every day voters in our country and state face an onslaught from politicians who are constantly trying to implement their agenda.  With special interests, out of touch politicians and out of control federal agencies, all wanting to regulate, mandate, tax or confiscate our freedoms, jobs, money and liberties to the brink … Continued
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November 15, 2013