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Breaking down the lottery process

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter The following article is part of APR’s on-going series on gaming and the lottery: Polling on both sides of the political aisle indicates that the voters in Alabama support the right to vote on a lottery and legalized gaming — and overwhelmingly support a lottery and legalized gaming. By … Continued
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September 19, 2017

Ivey urges everyone to have a plan for Hurricane Irma

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey stressed the importance of everyone getting prepared for hurricane season, especially as we approach the peak of the season, according to the National Hurricane Center. Wednesday, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency conducted its first coordinating group call as they continue to … Continued
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September 7, 2017
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A hurricane season gone bad

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter What had been a fairly quiet hurricane season is no more. With Category 5 Hurricane Irma churning in the Atlantic and heading for Florida, along with the recent Category 4 Hurricane Harvey that devastated southeastern Texas, our hurricane season is likely to be one for the records. I grew … Continued
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September 7, 2017

ACLU’s Susan Watson has died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, December 2, 2016 the Executive Director of the ACLU of Alabama, Susan Watson passed away from a short illness. On Friday, ACLU Alabama announced in a statement: “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Executive Director, Susan Watson. Words are not enough … Continued
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December 6, 2016
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Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and the Electoral College

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers You know the outcome of the election. Unfortunately I had to go to press with the column prior to Tuesday. We will analyze the results for you next week. There should be very few surprises. The Electoral College System of selecting our President favors a Democrat winning the White … Continued
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November 9, 2016

Republicans Gather for Debate Watch Party

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter An estimated 90 Birmingham area Republicans gathered to support Donald J. Trump at a debate watch party at Superior Grill in Northern Shelby County. The event was sponsored by the Greater Birmingham Republican Women, the Alabama Constitutional Conservatives, the Jefferson County Republican Party, the Alabama Minority GOP. As expected, … Continued
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October 20, 2016

RNC Says Alabamians Play “Essential Role” To Help Trump Win Florida

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Republican National Committee (RNC) says that efforts by Alabamians volunteering in Florida are essential for Donald Trump’s campaign in Florida. The RNC National State Party Director, Matt Pinnell, wrote those comments in a memo to Joan Reynolds who Chairs the Mighty Alabama Strike Force (Florida). Pinnell wrote, “First, … Continued
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October 14, 2016

Bentley Sends More Alabamians to Assist With Hurricane Matthew Response

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday October 11, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that Alabama is sending additional state and county personnel to multiple states to assist with Hurricane Matthew response efforts. Gov. Bentley said, “As part of our Emergency Management Assistance Compact with surrounding states we are sending additional personnel to … Continued
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October 13, 2016