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Strange Tells Zeigler that Only the Attorney General Can Investigate Criminal Wrongdoing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, May 30, 2016, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) sent a letter denying State Auditor Jim Zeigler’s (R) request to hire outside counsel to compel Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) to appear before a summons by the Auditor to answer questions regarding Bentley’s alleged misuse of state resources. … Continued
May 31, 2016

Zeigler said Bentley asking “to hear from people” is a sad joke

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, May 29, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) reacted with scorn to an article written by Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) published on Sunday titled  “Gov. Bentley wants to hear from you.” Jim Zeigler said, “Gov. Bentley has not been listening to the people for at least two … Continued
May 31, 2016

Zeigler Says He Was Troubled by Bentley’s Quoting of Scripture

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, May 9, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) responded to an op-ed that Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) wrote for the Alabama Media Group. Auditor Zeigler said, “I am having real trouble reconciling Gov. Bentley’s invoking of scripture with his deeds.” Gov. Bentley wrote to the people of … Continued
May 10, 2016

Many Remain Skeptical of Building Mega Prisons on Credit

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 4, the Alabama House of Representatives let the latest version of Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) controversial prison construction plan die from lack of action after a conference committee attempted to bring forward a compromise measure. State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) said in a statement: “The bill was … Continued
May 6, 2016

Alabama Legislature Passes Ban on Dismemberment Abortions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, May 4, the Alabama House of Representatives passed SB363 which outlaws dismemberment abortions. SB363 was sponsored by Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) and carried in the House by State Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City). Rep. Butler said in a statement, “House of Representatives passed a bill that … Continued
May 5, 2016

2016 Red Snapper Season Will Be Just Nine Days

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Alabama leaders denounced a decision by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to limit the 2016 red snapper season for private fisherman to just nine days. Charter boat captains got some relief from NOAA. They were given a 46 day season in which clients … Continued
April 28, 2016

Bentley Says He Won’t Obey Summons From Zeigler

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 25, State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) issued a statement saying that the press and public can attend his questioning of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R), in regards to his inappropriate relationship with married subordinate, Mrs. Rebekah Caldwell Mason. Zeigler said, his State Auditor’s meeting to receive documents … Continued
April 26, 2016

Retired Chief Justice Perry Hooper Sr. Has Died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, April 24, former Alabama Chief Justice Perry Hooper Sr. (R) died at his home in Montgomery. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released a statement on the death of the former Alabama Chief Justice: “I am saddened to hear of the passing of former Chief Justice Perry Hooper … Continued
April 25, 2016

Zeigler Claims Power to Summon Bentley for Interrogation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday April 21, State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) issued an order summoning Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R), pursuant to the constitutional and statutory powers of his office, today. Zeigler orders Gov. Bentley to produce documents and appear to be placed under oath on or before May 2, 2016. Zeigler, … Continued
April 22, 2016

Bill to Protect State Parks Bill Passes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 20, the Alabama House of Representative passed Senate Bill 260 which would prevent the legislature from looting State park funds like they have done in the past three years. Five of the 22 State parks were forced to close because millions of dollars in revenues generate from … Continued
April 21, 2016