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Byrne Defends Russell Amendment: Speaks on Religious Freedom

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 24, 2016 U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R from Montrose) spoke out in support of efforts to ensure religious freedom protections for faith-based organizations and businesses. House Republicans recently added a religious freedom amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act which passed the House on May 18. Congressman … Continued
May 25, 2016
Bradley Byrne

Opioid Crisis Requires Serious Response

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) I recently saw a local news story about a young 18 year old boy from Southwest Alabama who struggled with prescription drug abuse. He talked about how it started out small with just a few pain pills but his addiction spiraled out of control until he was seriously ill. Thankfully … Continued
May 23, 2016

Roby Says House is Taking Action to Combat Opioid Addiction and Abuse

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, May 11, US Representative Martha Roby released a statement saying that the House is expected to pass legislation to deal with the growing problem of opioid abuse in this country. Congresswoman Roby said, “This week the House is taking action to combat the growing problem with opioid … Continued
May 13, 2016

Legislature Passes Safe Harbor Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 3, the Alabama Senate passed House Bill 433, the Safe Harbor Act. HB433 was sponsored by State Representative Jack Williams (R-Vestavia) and was recommended by the Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force. Rep. Williams said late Tuesday, “HB433, The Safe Harbor Act has passed the Alabama State Senate. … Continued
May 4, 2016

House Votes to Borrow $800 Million to Build New Prisons

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter On Thursday, April 28, the Alabama House of Representatives voted to pass Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) Great State 2019 plan to borrow $800 million to build four massive new prisons, each housing over four thousand inmates. SB287 would green light Bentley’s plan to build four massive new prisons … Continued
April 29, 2016

House Passes Bill to Get Tough on Prostitution

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, April 7, the Alabama House of Representatives passed the Safe Harbor Act, House Bill 433, which is sponsored by State Representative Jack Williams (R-Vestavia). Rep. Williams wrote in a statement, “This bill protects child victims of human trafficking and increases the penalties on individuals who seek to … Continued
April 8, 2016

Byrne Says New Rule Will Restrict Access to Retirement Advice

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 6, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) issued a written statement in response to the new “fiduciary rule” released by the Department of Labor earlier that day. Rep. Byrne said, “Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle reached out to the Department of Labor for … Continued
April 7, 2016

Alabama’s Future: Three-Tier or Free Enterprise?

By Jim Eddins As a small vineyard and winery owner in Alabama since 1971 (45 years), I have experience with adult beverage laws and taxes. Perennial adult beverage legislation, sponsored by the usual suspects, is caused by globalized competition for beer, wine and spirits. A legal concept, a.k.a., the Three-Tier System, is unique to the … Continued
March 18, 2016

BREAKING: Court Denies Hubbard Request for Stay

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In what is a stunning defeat for Speaker Mike Hubbard, it took the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals only three days to deny his writ of mandamus. Denial of Writ of Mandamas and oral Hubbard had petitioned the the Court to stay his trial until it consider motions to … Continued
March 10, 2016

Tuesday Was a Good Night for Alabama Incumbents

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 1, every member of Alabama’s congressional delegation handily won their party primary battles. Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Selma) did not even have any primary opposition and Alabama elected congressional incumbents have not lost a primary in the last several cycles. … Continued
March 2, 2016