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Chief Justice Calls for Fairness and Shared Sacrifice

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Backed by a group representing every facet of the Unified Judicial System, Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy S. Moore made a case for fairness and shared sacrifice within all branches of State government. Justice Moore is calling on the legislature to release $12 million in conditional funding to keep … Continued
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December 2, 2015

Zeigler Says Cuts are Illegal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, September 30 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) is expected to announce how cuts to state general fund (SGF) programs will impact state services. State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) said in a statement, “Today is the day Gov. Bentley staffers announce cutbacks to some state parks, drivers license … Continued
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September 30, 2015

Bentleys File Divorce Settlement Agreement

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, September 28, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) and his wife of 50 years, Martha Dianne Jones Bentley have filed a divorce settlement agreement with the Court. Governor Bentley said in a statement, “The last four weeks have been a very difficult time for my family and for our … Continued
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September 29, 2015

Bentley Requests Budget Language Opinion of Alabama Supreme Court

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 25 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) on Wednesday sent a letter to the Alabama Supreme Court requesting an Opinion of the Justices on the constitutionality of certain provisions of the state general fund (SGF) budget he recently signed following Alabama’s Second 2015 legislative special session. Governor … Continued
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September 28, 2015

Lathan Says Our Elected Officials “Got the Job Done” on Budget

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, September 18, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement praising legislators on passage of Alabama’s State General Fund (SGF) Budget. Chairman Lathan wrote, “At this year’s winter meeting of the Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee, a resolution urging the governor and legislature to … Continued
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September 21, 2015

Jeb Bush Coming to Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 18, it was announced that former Florida Governor and GOP Presidential candidate Jeb Bush (R) is coming to Birmingham for a breakfast fundraiser on Wednesday, August 26. The latest chapter in the long saga of one of America’s greatest political families continues with Gov. Jeb Bush’s pursuit … Continued
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August 20, 2015

Trump Coming to Mobile Friday

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, August 21, the GOP Presidential frontrunner, New York City businessman Donald Trump will be in Mobile for his first rally in the State of Alabama. The event is from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Friday night. The doors will open at the Mobile Civic Center … Continued
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August 19, 2015

Bentley Endorses Kasich for President

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, August 17, Ohio Governor and Republican Presidential contender John Kasich (R) was in Birmingham, Alabama to personally accept the endorsement of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) for the Republican nomination for President of the United States. Gov. Bentley said in a statement, “John Kasich’s success in putting … Continued
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August 18, 2015

Luther Strange Commended by NRA for His Strong Defense of Gun Rights

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, July 29, the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) commended Alabama Attorney General, Luther Strange (R) for upholding the Second Amendment rights of Alabamians. The AG determined that Alabama Department of Transportation officials had exceeded their authority, and broke State law, by banning guns … Continued
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August 3, 2015

Bentley Defends His Decision to Take Down Confederate Flags

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Confederate flag issue continues to resonate across Alabama like no issue has in years. Thousands of Alabamians have expressed their anger to the Governor in letters, emails, phone calls, and signing online petitions to have the flags restored to their place honoring those who served the state … Continued
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July 6, 2015