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House passes bare knuckle boxing bill

The Alabama House of Representatives approved a bill Friday giving the Alabama Athletic Commission jurisdiction over bare-knuckle boxing in the state of Alabama. Senate Bill 396 is sponsored by State Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Tuscaloosa. Under current law, the Alabama Athletic Commission, the state boxing commission, does not have jurisdiction over bare-knuckle boxing. This bill gives … Continued
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June 3, 2019

Committee OKs giving commission authority over bare-knuckle boxing

The Senate Health Committee gave a favorable report to a bill giving the Alabama Athletic Commission jurisdiction over bare-knuckle boxing in the state of Alabama on Wednesday. Senate Bill 396 is sponsored by State Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Tuscaloosa. Under current law, the Alabama Athletic Commission, the state boxing commission, does not have jurisdiction over bare-knuckle … Continued
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May 16, 2019

Alabama Republicans narrowly decide against censuring Shelby

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republican executive committee members angry at U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, for abandoning Roy Moore in December’s general election launched an unsuccessful effort to have Shelby censured by his own party. Passing resolutions only require a simple majority vote of the 550 member Alabama Republican Executive Committee. Resolutions … Continued
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February 26, 2018

October is Busy Month for the GBYR

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYR) plan a busy schedule during the month of October. On Thursday, October 8, the Republican Groups will hear from Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington (R) at their regular October Meeting.  The GBYR have made electing Republicans in Jefferson County a special focus … Continued
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October 6, 2015

GOP Lawmakers And Candidates Speak At Train Depot

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Evoking images from an era long-ago, where the railroads were the primary method of travel, Republican candidates in Jefferson County spoke at the historic train depot in Leeds, AL. State Representative Dickie Drake (R from Leeds) who represents Alabama House of Representatives District 45. Drake thanked everyone for coming … Continued
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October 30, 2014

Santorum Rallies with Jefferson County GOP Candidates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 9, former Senator Rick Santorum, (R-Pennsylvania), held a joint press conference with Congressional Candidate Gary Palmer (R) and Jefferson County Republican candidates seeking office in the November General Election. Republican Sixth District Congressional Candidate Gary Palmer introduced Sen. Santorum. Palmer said, “I have known Rick for … Continued
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October 13, 2014