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115th Congress to convenes today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 3, 2017, the House of Representatives will convene for the first session of the 115th Congress. All of the incumbents in the Alabama Congressional delegation are returning. US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) has been nominated as US Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump. If Sessions is … Continued

Brandon Moseley

January 3, 2017

State Auditor makes 2017 predictions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter 2016 gave us President-elect Donald Trump, Governor Robert Bentley’s sex scandal, a failed state lottery plan, and Speaker Mike Hubbard being convicted of felony ethics violations. What will 2017 bring? On Sunday, January 1, 2017, State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) released predictions for what the new year might bring … Continued

Brandon Moseley

January 2, 2017

Zeigler promotes 2017 New Year’s Resolution agenda

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Auditor Jim Zeigler has put forward a series of 2017 policy positions for state government that he believes Alabama should adopt. Zeigler stated, “2017 is considered a political ‘off year,’ with no state or national elections. But State Auditor Jim Zeigler says 2017 can be a turning point … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 27, 2016

Opinion

Early picks show priorities of Trump administration

By Congressman Bradley Byrne Over the last few weeks, reporters with television cameras have stood watch in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City to see who is coming and going from meetings with President-elect Donald Trump. Most of the visitors are there to talk to the President-elect about opportunities to serve in … Continued

Bradley Byrne

December 12, 2016

1978: Gov. Wallace appoints Mrs. Allen to US Senate

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The last time a Governor of Alabama made an appointment to the US Senate was after the death of James Allen in 1978. Allen suffered a fatal heart attack on June 1, 1978, while vacationing with his wife, Maryon. A few days later Gov. George Wallace phoned Allen’s young … Continued

Bill Britt

December 5, 2016

Zeigler opposes $800 million no-bid contract to build prisons

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter Thursday, November 17, 2016, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) said that he opposes Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley’s (R) plan to borrow $800 million or more to build new prisons in an anticipated January special session. Auditor Zeigler said, “Gov. Bentley is threatening a $400,000 special session to push … Continued

Brandon Moseley

November 21, 2016

Worley calls on Senate to reject Sessions nomination

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, November 19, 2016, Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Worley called the appointment of US Senator Jeff Sessions “disturbing” and called on the US Senate to reject Sen. Sessions as President Donald J. Trump’s (R) Attorney General. Chairwoman Worley said in a statement, “Donald Trump’s choice of Jefferson Beauregard … Continued

Brandon Moseley

November 21, 2016

Opinion

America is about to become one big Alabama

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter What will America look like under Donald Trump? That seems to be the most pressing question on most people’s minds in the wake of Trump’s election last week. Just what sort of president will Trump be? What will America look like during and after his presidency? Let me help: … Continued

Josh Moon

November 15, 2016

Opinion

This is How Donald Trump Got Elected

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter What happened? I have been asked that question a lot since late Tuesday night, when Americans went to the polls and elected Archie Bunker president. I suppose people think I have a better idea of what could lead to such an embarrassment, but I don’t. Oh, I have ideas. … Continued

Josh Moon

November 9, 2016