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“School choice” is an awful choice

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter “School choice” makes no sense. At least, it doesn’t the way the conservatives currently push it, and it especially makes no sense the way Alabama lawmakers push it. “School choice,” as it was originally intended, is not an alternative to fixing poor performing public schools. It was a choice … Continued
February 21, 2017

Brooks and Lipinski introduce balanced trade resolution

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter Thursday, December 1, 2016, US Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) and US Representative Dan Lipinski (D-Illinois) filed House resolution HConRes175, calling for a national goal of balanced trade, with a special emphasis on manufacturing and goods. Congressman Brooks said, “I have long believed that the goals of our nation’s trade … Continued
December 7, 2016

Judge Grants preliminary injunction to block Obama overtime regulations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 22, 2016, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking a regulation by the outgoing Barack H. Obama administration that would have resulted in employers having to pay overtime to millions of mostly white collar employees. Alabama was … Continued
November 25, 2016

Boeing to bring 400 new jobs to Huntsville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 15, 2016, aviation giant, Boeing announced that it will add 400 jobs in Huntsville, Alabama, and will make an expected capital investment of $70 million in the state by 2020. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R from Alabama) said in a statement, “Boeing’s expansion in Huntsville is great … Continued
November 17, 2016

Trump administration is hiring

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter New York City businessman, developer, and reality TV star Donald J. Trump (R) was elected President of the United States on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Now the Trump campaign is switching to transition. The Trump Administration is going to appoint 4,000 people for positions in the federal government in … Continued
November 14, 2016

Groundbreaking Study Shows Enormous Financial Impact of Alabama’s Energy Industry

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A first of its kind study found that Alabama’s energy industry contributes more than $13 billion to the State’s economy each year, and that at least 124,000 jobs depend on the energy sector. This groundbreaking study released by the Energy Institute of Alabama showed that Alabama’s General Fund and … Continued
November 10, 2016

Why I Strongly Support Trump

By Frances Taylor President, Alabama Federation of Republican Women As we race toward the conclusion of this presidential race, I am often asked my opinion of Donald Trump, especially in light of the revelation of a private conversation and the attacks from the left. It is easy for me to discuss why I so strongly … Continued
October 17, 2016

Palmer Makes EPA Chief Watch Video of Struggling Alabama Coal Miners

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Generations of Alabamians earned a living digging the coal that powered America’s industrial revolution. The coal was used to make steel, power factories, and burned by power plants to make electricity for our homes. Strenuous new regulations on American industry by President Barack H. Obama’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) … Continued
June 27, 2016

American Maritime Partnership Opposes Palmer Amendment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 7, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) announced that he had proposed an amendment to legislation on Puerto Rico that would exempt the island from the Jones Act. The Jones Act is also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. It requires that ships which transport goods … Continued
June 9, 2016

Franklin County Gets 80 Jobs and Furniture Distribution Center

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, May 23, Farmers Home Furniture announced plans to locate a $10 million new distribution center in the Russellville Industrial Park. The 325,000 square-foot facility will create 80 new jobs in Franklin County. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said in a statement, “Farmers Furniture operates a growing network of … Continued
May 26, 2016