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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
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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
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April 4, 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
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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
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March 21, 2014

Candidates Addresses Tea Party Group

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, February 20th, Joe Freeman and nine other Republican candidates addressed the Rainy Day Patriots at their candidate’s forum. Freeman is running for Alabama House District 44, representing the Trussville and Clay area of Jefferson County. Rep. Arthur Payne (R) from Trussville has served for 44 years but … Continued
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March 3, 2014

Jefferson County Delegation Votes to Disburse $1.5 Million to Schools

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Jefferson County House Legislative Delegation met on Wednesday to discuss what to do with surplus funds that are earmarked for use by the Jefferson County Legislative delegation. Jefferson County has an estimated 60,000 concealed carry permit holders.  Every year those citizens renew their permit.  $2.50 of that concealed carry … Continued
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February 28, 2014