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George Says State Needs Gambling

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Gambling: what kind of gambling is allowed in Alabama, who should be allowed to run gambling operations in the State, and where those operations (if any) would be allowed used to be a major issue in State politics. Now we debate which conservative GOP Primary candidate is the most … Continued
May 27, 2014

Secretary of State Candidates in Gardendale

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Recently, Alabama Secretary of State Candidates joined Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) at the Jefferson County Republican Party Straw Poll in Gardendale. Former Montgomery County Probate Judge Reese McKinney said that he is that he is the only candidate in the race who has run over fifty elections.  McKinney … Continued
May 23, 2014

Stan Cooke Campaigns in Gardendale

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Dr. Stan Cooke (R) from Sumiton was campaigning at the Jefferson County Republican Party Straw Poll event at the Gardendale Civic Center on Saturday, May 10.  Stan Cooke is running for the Republican nomination for Alabama Lieutenant Governor. Cooke told the large crowd, “I am here to ask you … Continued
May 19, 2014

Ivey Addresses Jefferson County Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, May 10, Alabama Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey (R) spoke at the Jefferson County Republican Party straw poll held at the Gardendale Civic Center. Ivey said, “It is an honor and a privilege to be here as Lieutenant Governor.”  Ivey praised Alabama Governor Robert Bentley.  Ivey said, “Thanks to … Continued
May 14, 2014

Bentley Campaigns in Gardendale

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter GARDENDALE—On Saturday, May 10 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) addressed members of the Jefferson County Republican Party at their Straw Poll event at the Gardendale Civic Center.  The Alabama Political Reporter covered the well-attended event from start to finish. The Governor joked that he came in fourth at this … Continued
May 11, 2014

Barbee Close Second in Straw Poll

Staff Report BIRMINGHAM—The Jefferson County GOP Straw Poll was held on Saturday with over 350 in attendance. Public Service Commission candidate Jonathan Barbee came in a close second in the poll trailing behind Chip Beeker by only 9 percent. The numbers were reported as follows, Barbee was 29 percent, Beeker was 38 percent, Brown was … Continued
May 11, 2014

District 44 Candidates Forum

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, April 3 the Republican House District 44 candidates participated in a candidate’s forum at the Trussville Civic Center.  Channel 13’s Ken Lass moderated the event that was sponsored by the Trussville Chamber of Commerce and the conservative Republican Women of Trussville.  Candidates John Amari, Joe Freeman, and … Continued
April 4, 2014

Jefferson County Delegation Does Not Pass Traffic Cameras For Midfield (Correction)

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 19 the Jefferson County House Delegation met to consider a request from the City of Midfield to supplement speeding enforcement by installing traffic cameras. The local bill, H.B. 567, was sponsored by State Representative Merika Coleman Evans (D) from Midfield.  Rep. Evans said last year I … Continued
March 26, 2014

Jefferson County Delegation Nixes Traffic Cameras for Midfield

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 19, the Jefferson County House Delegation met to consider a request from the City of Midfield to supplement speeding enforcement by installing traffic cameras. The local bill, H.B. 567, was sponsored by State Representative Merika Coleman Evans (D) from Midfield.  Rep. Evans said last year I … Continued
March 25, 2014

Freeman Gets Endorsement of Associated General Contractors of Alabama PAC

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama chapter of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Political Action Committee has announced they are supporting Joe Freeman (R) for Alabama House of Representatives District 44. The Director of Government Affairs for the AGC, Chris Williams said “Joe Freeman’s background in finance and knowledge of State government will … Continued
March 21, 2014