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Farmers, Tea Party, and NRA All Endorse Shelby for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, December 11, 2015, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that he had received the endorsement of the National Rifle Association for his reelection to a sixth term in the Senate.  The endorsement is the third major endorsement Shelby received last week.  He also was also endorsed by … Continued
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December 14, 2015

McMillan and Other State Leaders Celebrate Farm to School Success in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, December 8, satsuma farmer Jeremy Sessions joined Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner John McMillan (R); the Administrator of the Child Nutrition Program for the Alabama Department of Education, Frank Speed; the Director of the Farm to School Program, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Don … Continued
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December 9, 2015

Commissioner David Black Opposes Colbert County Tax Increase

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, May 21, Colbert County Commissioner, David Black announced that he opposes a proposed 27 percent county property tax increase.  Commissioner Black encourages the voters of Colbert County (excluding the cities of Muscle Shoals, Tuscumbia, and Sheffield) to vote in opposition to the tax increase on Tuesday, May 26. … Continued
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May 26, 2015

Republicans Change Vote on Massive Lube Oil Tax Increase

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 7, the Ways and Means Education Trust Fund Committee held a rare second committee meeting of the week to consider the controversial HB587, which exponentially increases the lube oil tax.  Lube oil is used by manufacturers, farming, the forestry industry, and construction to keep heavy equipment properly … Continued
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May 8, 2015

ALFA Endorses Harri Anne Smith in District 29

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, August 27 the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) voted to endorse Alabama State Senator Harri Anne Smith (I) in the Senate District 29 race.  SD 29 consists of Houston, Geneva and Dale Counties. The group said that Senator Smith is a longtime supporter of agriculture and farmers in the Wiregrass. … Continued
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August 28, 2014

Bentley Wants Drone Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, August 21, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that he was creating, The Alabama Drone Task Force.  According to a written statement from the Governor’s office, the task force was created to review the necessary requirements to further Alabama’s potential use of drones in areas of agriculture, … Continued
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August 25, 2014

Commissioner Oden Speaks Out: “Victory for Alabama families.”

Staff Report MONTGOMERY –  “Our actions today represent a victory for Alabama families. This Commission was tough on Mobile Gas. We were even tougher on Alabama Power. By adopting the PSC staff’s recommendation, we have lowered Alabama Power’s potential revenues by up to $65 million per year and ensured that electric rates will remain stable for both … Continued
August 14, 2013

Parnell Addresses St. Clair County Farmer’s Federation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, Alabama Farmer’s Federation President Jimmy Parnell addressed over 90 assembled members of the St. Clair County Farmer’s Federation. President Jimmy Parnell said that most folks in America have all the food they want. This leads most folks to take food for granted. Parnell said that not only … Continued
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August 13, 2013