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Brooks voices support for Trump’s call for the creation of a space force

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter After President Donald J. Trump (R) called for the possible creation of a space force, Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, praised the president’s remarks. Trump made the comment while speaking at the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. “I applaud President Trump for calling for the … Continued
March 15, 2018

House OKs bill to clarify consulting contracts by state legislators

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill to try to clarify how legislators accept consulting contracts under Alabama’s 2010 ethics law. Some pundits have suggested that House Bill 387 is actually designed to weaken the existing ethics law. Sponsor state Rep. Rich Wingo, R-Tuscaloosa, argues that the … Continued
March 14, 2018

National Right to Life endorses Martha Roby

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, announced that the National Right to Life Committee has endorsed her campaign for re-election in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. National Right to Life praised Roby’s 100 percent score based on her pro-life voting record and her strong pro-life voice in Congress. “All … Continued
March 14, 2018

Bentley appointees trick lawmakers into passing dangerous ethics, economic development bill

By Bill Britt  Alabama Political Reporter The passage of HB317 by the Alabama House of Representatives could easily be labeled legislation by deception. Not that lawmakers were lying, but rather they were on the receiving end of a lie. In a press statement on Thursday, appointed Attorney General Steve Marshall inadvertently confirmed how he and … Continued
March 9, 2018

Bill to combat opioid abuse passes Legislature

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 200 Thursday, which establishes a prescription drug monitoring plan that allows doctors and pharmacists to see all of the medications that a patient has been prescribed. SB200 was sponsored by Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, and carried in the Alabama House of … Continued
February 27, 2018

The funeral of slain Mobile Police Officer Justin Billa is today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Mobile Police Department announced that the funeral of slain Police Officer Justin Billa will be held Tuesday at Cottage Hill Baptist Church. Public visitation will take place at 8:30 a.m. with a funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. Officer Billa will be laid to rest at Mobile Memorial … Continued
February 27, 2018

Alli Summerford runs for House District 48

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Alli Summerford officially announced her campaign as a Democrat for Alabama House District 48. “I’m excited to offer a new choice to the people of the 48th District,” Summerford said. “Alabama cannot have strong communities and a robust, growing economy without first having healthy and well-educated citizens. Any … Continued
February 23, 2018

House passes 2.5 percent pay raise for education employees

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives voted to pass a 2.5 percent across-the-board pay raise for all current education employees. The bill, House Bill 174, was sponsored by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa. Everyone supported the bill to give the teachers and state employees a pay … Continued
February 14, 2018

Qualifying closes for 2018 Alabama Congressional races

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Major party qualifying for the 2018 elections is finished, and Alabamians have a number of choices. All seven Alabama Congressional incumbents have qualified for another term. There is no U.S. Senate race this year. Democrat Senator Doug Jones faces re-election in 2020. Alabama’s senior Senator Richard Shelby faces the … Continued
February 12, 2018