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Speculation swirls around new Birmingham Water Works Board

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter For several years, lawmakers from Birmingham, Jefferson and surrounding counties have engaged in a turf war to reform the Birmingham Waterworks Board (BWWB). Even now, as the much sought after reforms have become law, as of January 1, 2017, the fight to maintain the status quo continues in backrooms … Continued
January 3, 2017

Court rules against Birmingham Water Works Board

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, December 19, 2016, Jefferson County Circuit Judges Robert Vance Jr. ruled that legislation sponsored by State Senator Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia) , SB89 to expand the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) was passed legally and can now be implemented. Former State Representative Paul DeMarco (R-Homewood) said, “Great news for … Continued
December 21, 2016

Jefferson County Remains Democratic Party Stronghold

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, November 8, 2016, an overwhelming super majority of Alabamians voted for Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Alabama voters are some of the most conservative in the entire country. No Democrat has won anything statewide here since 2008, and in 2016, the Alabama Democratic Party could only … Continued
November 10, 2016

GBYR Leadership Changes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 25, 2016, Greater Birmingham Young Republicans Chairman Justin Barkley tendered his resignation as Club Chairman. Vice-Chairman Haley Lucido will assume the role of interim Chairman for the remainder of his term. Barkley said in his resignation letter that between going back to school and a recent promotion … Continued
October 27, 2016

Republicans Gather for Debate Watch Party

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter An estimated 90 Birmingham area Republicans gathered to support Donald J. Trump at a debate watch party at Superior Grill in Northern Shelby County. The event was sponsored by the Greater Birmingham Republican Women, the Alabama Constitutional Conservatives, the Jefferson County Republican Party, the Alabama Minority GOP. As expected, … Continued
October 20, 2016

Young Republicans to Hear Presentation on Amendment 2

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, October 13, the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYR) will hear from UAB professor of biology and past President of Birmingham Mountain Pedalers (BUMP), Dr. Mickie Powell on how Alabama’s Amendment 2 will affect Alabama State Parks. Dr. Powell wants to make sure the State Parks remain open to … Continued
October 13, 2016

Storm Clouds Gather Over State School Board

By Larry Lee Education Matters Most educators agree that the recent process the state school board went through to replace state superintendent Tommy Bice was more like an episode of the Keystone Kops than anything else. During my career I had five jobs where I reported to a board of directors. Thank goodness they all … Continued
October 7, 2016

Presidential Debate Watch Parties Tonight

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, September 26, 2016, with the race essentially tied the two presidential candidates meet for the first debate. A surging Donald Trump faces former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at Hofstra University. The Alabama Constitutional Conservatives, the Jefferson County Republican Party, and the Minority GOP are hosting a debate … Continued
September 26, 2016

Lottery Is Dead For November 8 Ballot and Foreseeable Future

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate debated the lottery for four days of this Special Session. On Tuesday, August 23, it took the Alabama House of Representatives just a few minutes to effectively kill the lottery, without ever even discussing it in a committee. Freshly energized lottery opponents used the tight timeline … Continued
August 24, 2016