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Alabama reaction to Mueller findings

Sunday, Alabama leaders reacted to the findings of Special Counsel Robert Mueller Report that there was no evidence of collusion between the President and Russian intelligence to win the 2016 presidential campaign. “When the Mueller investigation first began, I was one of the first to believe that it was unlikely to implicate President Trump, likely … Continued
March 25, 2019

Trump supporters defend his signing of Bibles for tornado victims

On Friday, President Donald J. Trump (R) and his wife, Melania, visited southern Lee County which was ravaged by a tornado touchdown that killed 23 Alabamians. “I know it means a lot to the people in Lee County to have President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visit their community today,” Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, … Continued
March 12, 2019

Public hearing expected on gas tax increase for infrastructure today

According to State Auditor Jim Zeigler, the Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee will hold a public hearing and vote on Gov. Kay Ivey’s infrastructure plan today at 1 p.m. The Committee will consider Ivey’s infrastructure plan: HB2 – the Rebuild Alabama Act. The meeting will be in room 825 of the Alabama Statehouse. There … Continued
March 11, 2019

Gas tax opponents denounce special session as “government malpractice”

Stop the Alabama Gas Tax PAC said that Alabamians should view Tuesday night’s special session announcement from Gov. Kay Ivey and the Legislature’s cooperation as “governmental malpractice.” “Montgomery politicians are coming for your wallet and they’re coming fast,” Ralph Long, chairman of the Stop the Alabama Gas Tax PAC said Wednesday. “This special session, held … Continued
March 8, 2019

Gas tax opponents hold rally in Montgomery

Saturday, the Conservative Coalition held a rally in front of the State House in Montgomery to express their opposition to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s plan to raise gas taxes on Alabama motorists by ten cents a gallon. Dr. Lou Campomenosi with the Coalition for Common Sense emceed the event. He said that the Alabama Business … Continued
March 4, 2019

Opposition to Gov. Ivey’s fuel tax increase grows

A new Political Action Committee has been formed to fight Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed fuel tax increase. On Wednesday, Stop the Alabama Gas Tax responded to Ivey’s announcement of her proposal to increase the state’s gas tax. Ralph Long is the chairman of Stop the Alabama Gas Tax. “Gov. Kay Ivey has just proposed … Continued
March 1, 2019

The state auditor and his staff’s parking place were taken away

State Auditor Jim Zeigler learned on Friday that his parking space was being eliminated along with the spaces for his staff. The parking places were taken on Monday. Zeigler said that he had “no inkling that there was a move afoot to take my parking space and the spaces of my staff.” “This precipitous action … Continued
March 1, 2019

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne announces run for U.S. Senate

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, announced Wednesday he is running for the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Doug Jones. Byrne made the announcement in Mobile Just down the street from where he grew up. Friends and supporters gathered at Wintzell’s in downtown Mobile. In announcing his candidacy, Bradley emphasized that his campaign will focus on … Continued
February 21, 2019

Yellowhammer News founder called a traitor by fellow White House staffers

Cliff Sims’ new book, “Team of Vipers: My Extraordinary 500 Days in the Trump White House” is being released nationwide today. Sims is the founder of the Yellowhammer News and at one time was a close confidante of former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn. With the endorsement of Alabama’s Republican establishment, Sims’ Yellowhammer … Continued
January 29, 2019