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Alabama sets new export record in 2017

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that Alabama exports reached a record $21.7 billion in 2017, powered by rising overseas shipments of products such as automobiles, aircraft components, chemicals, paper and minerals. New government trade figures show that exports of Alabama-made goods and services increased more than 6 … Continued
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February 19, 2018

Mickey Hammon gets three months in prison for mail fraud

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A federal Court sentenced former House Majority Leader Micky Ray Hammon, R-Decatur, to three months in prison for committing mail fraud Thursday. U.S. Attorney Louis V. Franklin Sr. announced the sentence. Hammon served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 2003 until 2017, representing Alabama’s 4th District. Hammon will … Continued
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February 16, 2018

Alabama Senate votes to make state parks free for military vets

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate passed the Parks for Patriots Act on Thursday giving veterans of the armed forces free admission to Alabama State Parks. The bill was part of a package of five bills to support military veterans passed Thursday, which Gov. Kay Ivey proclaimed was “Military Appreciation Day” in … Continued
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February 16, 2018

House passes education budget

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives passed the largest education trust budget in over 10 years unanimously on Tuesday. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey praised the House for its passage of the education budget and pay raises for education employees. “Today, the House of Representatives passed an education budget similar to … Continued
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February 14, 2018

Farmers Federation endorses Kay Ivey, Will Ainsworth, Alice Martin

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Farm PAC, a political action committee of the Alabama Farmers Federation, announced their endorsements for the 2018 primary election for three key statewide races. FarmPAC spokesman Jeff Helms wrote that the endorsements followed a full day of meetings, during which Republican and Democratic candidates for statewide office met with … Continued
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February 13, 2018

Gubernatorial candidates attend Vestavia Hills forum

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, February 10, 2018, the Mid Alabama Republican Club held the first Republican primary gubernatorial forum at their regular meeting in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. “This is what Alabama is about,” Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle said. “We believe in starting meeting with prayer, with the pledge.  We have the fifth largest … Continued
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February 13, 2018

GOP governor’s race candidates to address MARC on Saturday

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter The 2018 gubernatorial race kicks off on Saturday when most of the Alabama GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Speak at a forum in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The Mid-Alabama Republican Club will be hosting the forum at the Vestavia Hills Public Library. “We’re very excited to having this event. This is a great … Continued
February 9, 2018

Mendheim qualifies for Alabama Supreme Court race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Brad Mendheim qualified for the Republican nomination, Place 1. “I am pleased to announce that I will be a candidate for a full term,” Mendheim said. “I am grateful for the confidence placed in me by Governor Kay Ivey, and also to my … Continued
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February 8, 2018