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Tea Party groups welcome back Legislature

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 8, the 2017 Alabama Legislative Session has begun, and Tea Party leaders from across the State were on hand to greet them and press legislators on a variety of conservative issues. Dr. Lou Campomenosi with the Common Sense Campaign of Alabama urged all groups to oppose Alabama … Continued
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February 8, 2017

Blake Hardwich named EIA Executive Director

Staff MONTGOMERY– Blake Hardwich has been named Executive Director of the Energy Institute of Alabama, Board Chairman Seth Hammett said. “Blake will take the lead in working with elected officials and industry leaders as the Institute advocates for solid, information-based energy policy,” Hammett said. “She has a perfect blend of competence, experience and enthusiasm to … Continued
February 8, 2017

Jeffco GOP Condemns Birmingham Resolution Designating the City as a Sanctuary City

By Brandon Moseley Wednesday, February 1, 2017 the Jefferson County Republican Party Executive Committee approved a resolution condemning the Birmingham City Council’s vote to designate Alabama’s largest city as a “Sanctuary City”. Jefferson County Republican Party Chairman Sallie Bryant said in a statement, “Not only are the actions of the Birmingham City Council expressly against … Continued
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February 6, 2017

Bentley and Lathan Praise Gorsuch Nomination

By Brandon Moseley Tuesday, January 31, 2017 President Donald J. Trump (R) announced his nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision has continued to draw praise from Alabama’s leaders, most of whom are Republicans. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said in a statement on Twitter, “A champion of religious liberties, … Continued
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February 6, 2017

Bentley narrows US Senate picks to six

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 1, 2017, The Decatur Times Daily’s, Mary Sell reported that Alabama Governor Robert Bentley has narrowed his list of potential picks to replace US Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) if Sen. Sessions is confirmed as the next US Attorney General, a vote that is expected today. According … Continued
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February 3, 2017

Alabama’s gambling fight, Part III: Confusion in the courts

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Standing just outside of his lobbying office in Birmingham, former Gov. Bob Riley is shaking his head at my question, and smiling as if to indicate what I’m asking is possibly the craziest thing in the world. Except, what I’m asking isn’t the craziest thing in the world. What … Continued
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February 3, 2017

Jeff Sessions confirmation recommended by Senate Judiciary Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday February 1, 2017, the US Senate Judiciary Committee, on a party line vote, recommended that US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) be confirmed as the next US Attorney General. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said on social media, “Great news: The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of Senator … Continued
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February 2, 2017