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Law Enforcement Comes Out in Force to Oppose SB 14

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 18, hundreds of sheriff’s deputies and police officers from all over the State joined Alabama Governor Bentley (R) at the state capital to lay a wreath at the memorial for officers who have laid down their lives protecting and serving the people of Alabama. It was … Continued
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February 18, 2016

Showdown Over Gun Rights Expected Today in Senate Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 17, Second Amendment Groups and some members of law enforcement are expected to be speaking on opposing sides at a public hearing on Senate Bill 14 in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Room 325 at 1:00 pm. Senate Bill 14 would extend Alabama’s “castle doctrine” to include … Continued
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February 17, 2016

Rep. Sewell Calls for DOJ Investigation into Alabama Driver’s License Closure Decisions

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, Oct 5, 2015 Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D) released a letter that she sent to Attorney General Loretta Lynch calling for the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the closing of 31 driver’s license offices in Alabama.  Rep. Sewell claimed that the decision will disproportionately impact residents of … Continued
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October 6, 2015

Sessions and Toomey Introduce Legislation Affirming That Police Lives Also Matter

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, September 29, US Senators Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) and Pat Toomey (R-Pennsylvania) have introduced legislation that imposes harsher sentences on criminals who target our law enforcement officers and first responders. Sen. Sessions said, “The alarming spike in violence directed against the men and women entrusted with ensuring the … Continued
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September 30, 2015

Bentley Wants Drone Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, August 21, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that he was creating, The Alabama Drone Task Force.  According to a written statement from the Governor’s office, the task force was created to review the necessary requirements to further Alabama’s potential use of drones in areas of agriculture, … Continued
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August 25, 2014

Fridy Endorsed by Shelby County Fraternal Order of Police

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Republican Matt Fridy received the endorsement of the Shelby Country Fraternal Order of Police.  Fridy is a candidate for Alabama House of Representatives District 73. Fridy said in a written statement, “I am proud to have the support of the police officers in Shelby County.  The men … Continued
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February 21, 2014

Bentley Issues State of Emergency for Winter Weather

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For the second time this year, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) has issued a state of emergency for unusual winter weather. Meteorologists are predicting snow and ice on Tuesday for much of Central Alabama. Governor Bentley said, “Alabama recently experienced a winter weather situation two weeks ago, and we are … Continued
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February 11, 2014

House Passes Law Enforcement Consolidation Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In another victory for Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R) from Anniston the Alabama House of Representatives passed his plan to consolidate law enforcement functions in the state of Alabama. Senator Marsh has worked on law enforcement consolidation for over a year. Senator Marsh has made simplifying and … Continued
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March 4, 2013

AG Supports Law Enforcement Consolidation Bill

Staff Report From the office of Attorney General Luther Strange MONTGOMERY—Attorney General Luther Strange today expressed his support for legislation to streamline law enforcement in Alabama, consolidating a multitude of agencies for more effective operations and more efficient use of scarce resources.  Senate Bill 108, sponsored by Senator Del Marsh, has been approved by the … Continued
February 21, 2013