Howell Heflin

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Fox to challenge Worley for state Democratic Party chair

There will be a legitimate challenge for the top seat in the Alabama Democratic Party. Montgomery attorney Peck Fox told APR on Tuesday that he plans to challenge chairman Nancy Worley. The party’s executive committee will meet on Saturday to vote on the chairman’s position and also fill vacancies throughout the state. “The party needs … Continued

Josh Moon

August 8, 2018

Doug Jones to be sworn in Wednesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Senator-elect Doug Jones will be formally sworn in in Washington as Alabama’s new U.S. Senator by Vice President Mike Pence. Traditionally a new senator is escorted by the senior Senator from the state; but Jones, a Democrat, has chosen to be accompanied by his long time friend, former Vice … Continued

Brandon Moseley

January 3, 2018

State Canvassing Board expected to certify election results Thursday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Secretary of State John Merrill announced on Friday, Dec. 22, that the Alabama State Canvassing Board will meet Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at 1 p.m. in the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office to certify the results of the 2017 Special Election for U.S. Senator. The State Canvassing Board is … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 26, 2017

Doug Jones wins Democratic Party Primary

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 15, 2017, when the Democratic Party primary field was announced most political observers recognized former US Attorney Doug Jones and a host of other candidates who were largely unknown quantities. The polls fluctuated in the middle of the race; but when voters went to the polls on … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 16, 2017

Doug Jones Interview

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, June 30 The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) spoke at length with former US Attorney Doug Jones who is running for Senate in the Democratic Party Primary. Jones was a US Attorney during the President Bill Clinton (D) Administration. APR: If Syria attacks civilians with chemical weapons again, after … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 7, 2017

Politico Ranks Sessions and Former Aide Two Most Influential in American Politics

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Only recent presidential candidates, and fellow US Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) ranked as more influential than Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama). This according to a new list by Politico. While other Republican Senators may hold all of the fancy committee chairmanships, few have actually shaped the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 13, 2016

Sen. Sessions Outlines Welfare Reform Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 18 U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R from Alabama) spoke in favor of a welfare reform plan introduced by Senator Mike Enzi (R from Wyoming) who chairs the Senate Budget Committee. Sen. Sessions said, “The federal government currently spends around $750 billion each year on means-tested welfare … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 19, 2015