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Alabama Public Wants Case Against Chief Justice Moore Dismissed

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 27, the Court of the Judiciary filed papers stating that members of the court have received an increasing amount of phone calls and emails from members of the public about the case against Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R). “These points of contact have come primarily from … Continued
June 28, 2016

Moore’s Defense Asks Court to Dismiss Charges

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 21, 2016, defense attorneys for Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) filed a motion asking the Court of the Judiciary (COJ) to dismiss the charges against the Chief Justice. Liberty Counsel Founder and Chairman, Matt Staver said in a statement, “The Administrative Order of Chief Justice Moore expressly … Continued
June 22, 2016

Zeigler Takes Issue With Bentley’s “Assigned by God” Claim

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, June 12, State Auditor Jim Zeigler responded with skepticism toward Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s assertion that he, the Governor, was assigned as Governor by God. Zeigler called Bentley “delusional.” Gov. Bentley wrote, “Alabama is strong because our people are strong. As leaders we were placed here to serve … Continued
June 14, 2016

Moore Supporters Object Granade Order Overruling Alabama’s Highest Court

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 7, 2016, US District Judge Callie Granade issued an order attempting to permanently overrule the Alabama Supreme Court regarding marriage. According to Judge Granade, the order is needed because state laws against same-sex marriage remain in effect, and the Alabama Supreme Court issued an order in March … Continued
June 13, 2016

House Judiciary Committee to Meet to Discuss Impeaching Bentley

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, June 15, the Alabama House Judiciary Committee will meet on whether or not it should proceed with impeachment proceedings against Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R). State Representative Christopher John England (D-Tuscaloosa) said in a statement, “Pursuant to the rules adopted in the House in the final days … Continued
June 9, 2016

Christopher Countryman Running for Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 26, the Alabama Political Reporter (APR) interviewed Christopher A. Countryman, the first to declare his candidacy for Governor of Alabama. Mr. Countryman answered a series of APR’s questions in writing, about the issues facing Alabama as we head toward the 2018 elections. APR: Should we borrow $800 … Continued
June 3, 2016

Strange Tells Zeigler that Only the Attorney General Can Investigate Criminal Wrongdoing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, May 30, 2016, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) sent a letter denying State Auditor Jim Zeigler’s (R) request to hire outside counsel to compel Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) to appear before a summons by the Auditor to answer questions regarding Bentley’s alleged misuse of state resources. … Continued
May 31, 2016

Hubbard Trial Day Three: Witness Changes Testimony, Shocks Prosecution

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—A series of witnesses made it clear that Speaker Mike Hubbard was intimately involved in placing language into the Medicaid portion of the General Fund Budget that would give his client, American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI), a monopoly over the multi-million dollar Medicaid pharmacy business. That was until former … Continued
May 27, 2016

McMillan: “The Day of Reckoning Is Coming”  

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 12, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, John McMillan (R), spoke to the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYRs) about the Legislature and State General Fund (SGF). Commissioner McMillan said, that he was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 1974, and has been involved in State … Continued
May 16, 2016

Alabama Constitution Party Says Attack on Chief Justice Moore is an Attack on Christianity

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 12, the Alabama Constitution Party issued a statement pledging their full support of Chief Justice Roy Moore (R). The Constitution Party said in a statement, “We recognize this assault on Chief Justice Moore is not just an attack on him personally but an attack on Christianity and … Continued
May 13, 2016