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Bentley congratulates Sessions on nomination, asks GOP Executive Committee for recommendations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, November 18, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) congratulated US Senator Jeff Sessions (R) on his appointment to a cabinet position with the Trump Administration as the next US Attorney General. Governor Bentley said, “I wish to congratulate Senator Sessions on his appointment as United States Attorney … Continued
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November 22, 2016

Zeigler opposes $800 million no-bid contract to build prisons

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter Thursday, November 17, 2016, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) said that he opposes Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley’s (R) plan to borrow $800 million or more to build new prisons in an anticipated January special session. Auditor Zeigler said, “Gov. Bentley is threatening a $400,000 special session to push … Continued
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November 21, 2016

Reports claim that Bentley may bring Mrs. Mason back to State government

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 17, 2016, a source has told the Alabama Political Reporter that embattled Alabama Governor Robert Bentley has discussed bringing former top political advisor Rebekah Caldwell Mason back to Alabama State Government. The agency that hires Mrs. Mason would then loan her back to the Bentley Administration. Apparently, … Continued
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November 18, 2016

Boeing to bring 400 new jobs to Huntsville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 15, 2016, aviation giant, Boeing announced that it will add 400 jobs in Huntsville, Alabama, and will make an expected capital investment of $70 million in the state by 2020. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R from Alabama) said in a statement, “Boeing’s expansion in Huntsville is great … Continued
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November 17, 2016

The Hill says Sessions can have his pick of cabinet jobs

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 15, 2016, The Hill’s Jonathan Swan and Peter Schroeder are reporting that a source claims that US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) will get whatever post he wants inside the new administration. They are reporting that Sen. Sessions has expressed interest in the work of three agencies: Defense, … Continued
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November 16, 2016

Sources: ASU trustees plan to terminate Boyd

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama State University Board of Trustees are expected to terminate university president Gwendolyn Boyd at meeting Monday afternoon, several sources close to the board have told APR. The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said a majority of the board’s 14 trustees have become dissatisfied with the … Continued
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November 14, 2016

Bentley offers reward to catch arsonist setting wildfires

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, November 11, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that the State is offering a $5,000 reward to be issued to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of a person who is responsible for setting wildfires. Governor Bentley said, “The extreme drought conditions are … Continued
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November 14, 2016

Qualifying Begins for House District 67 Seat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 8, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced the timeline for a special election to fill the vacant District 67 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. The District 67 House seat was previously held by Representative Darrio Melton (D-Selma) who was recently elected as the Mayor … Continued
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November 11, 2016

Alabama’s Republican Leaders React to Trump Victory

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 8, 2016, shocked the political world with a crushing electoral college win. Trump won all of the states that Mitt Romney won as well as some states that had not supported a Republican since 1988 and 1984. A number of voices commented on the surprising election results. … Continued
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November 11, 2016

Names Emerge to Become Alabama’s Next Senator

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 8, 2016, President-elect Donald Trump praised US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) for being the first member of the Senate to endorse his campaign. Many media sources believe that Sen. Sessions will be appointed to a high-level cabinet position in the Trump … Continued
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November 10, 2016