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BCA is targeting Tim Wadsworth

The powerful Business Council of Alabama has endorsed challenger Richard “Bull” Corry, R-Oakman, in House District 14 over incumbent Tim Wadsworth, R-Arley. In addition, BCA’s PAC has donated $20,000 to Corry’s campaign. BCA said in a statement that, “Elections are a battle to ensure that a pro-jobs majority in the Legislature leads with a pro-jobs … Continued
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June 1, 2018

Barry Moore says that the “Political Establishment” hates him

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, State Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is running for Congress and he is emphasizing his “outsider” credentials. Rep. Moore said in a statement, “Well, it was no secret before, but it was made clear once again: the political Establishment hates me.  Last weekend, when one of our … Continued
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August 25, 2017

Stacy George has a plan to turn Alabama around

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, June 24, 2017, The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) spoke at length with Republican candidate for Governor, Stacy George. George is a former Morgan County Commissioner, a 2014 GOP Gubernatorial candidate, and works for the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC). APR: There is a possibility that the Congress may … Continued
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June 27, 2017

The Return of the Gas Tax Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, April 13, 2017, the controversial massive $2.4 billion bond issue to be paid for by three gas tax increases to total 9 cents per gallon on gasoline and diesel fuel faced an onslaught of bipartisan criticism on the floor of the Alabama House of Representatives. House Bill … Continued
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April 18, 2017

Alabama roads face grim future

Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Alabama drivers spent $4.2 billion in unnecessary costs due to poor road quality according to a new report. The report was compiled by TRIP, a non-profit research organization, in February 2017. They classify these costs as vehicle operating costs, congestion-related costs and traffic accidents. TRIP attributed these costs to the … Continued
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March 29, 2017