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Jones says that Merrill is trying to curry favor with Mitch McConnell

Tuesday, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) announced that he is going to run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Doug Jones (D). Jones responded by releasing a statement in which he accused Merrill of using talking points designed to curry favor with Senator McConnell instead of addressing the issues that Alabamians … Continued
June 26, 2019
Roy Moore speaks to reporters and supporters

Shelby and Moore still feuding: Shelby says Sessions would “Clear the field”

Today, in Montgomery, former Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) is expected to announce that he will be a candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Ahead of that expected announcement, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R) told reporters, “I think Alabama could do better,” when asked about Moore running for the U.S. Senate. Judge Moore … Continued
June 20, 2019

Trump tells Roy Moore that he cannot win Senate seat

President Donald Trump said on Twitter Wednesday that former Alabama Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore cannot win the Senate seat against incumbent Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama. “Roy Moore cannot win, and the consequences will be devastating….Judges and Supreme Court Justices!” President Trump said on Twitter. Moore afterward tweeted, “Ever wonder why the mere mention of … Continued
May 30, 2019

Heated public hearing held on controversial bingo bill in committee

The Local Legislation Committee held a well-attended public hearing Tuesday on a local bill dealing with Greene County. HB545 would clarify that electronic bingo is legal in Greene County and would establish a five-member gaming commission to regulate the electronic bingo business in Greene County. House Bill 545 is sponsored by State Rep. Artis “A.J.” … Continued
May 15, 2019

Republicans criticize Jones for voting against Andrew Brasher

The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to confirm Alabama’s solicitor general to the federal judiciary in Alabama’s middle district. The nomination was long delayed because of opposition from Democrats. When Brasher was finally confirmed, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, who championed Brasher’s nomination from start to finish, praised the decision by the Senate. Andrew Brasher confirmed … Continued
May 6, 2019

Andrew Brasher confirmed to federal bench; Marshall appoints new state solicitor general

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall applauded the confirmation of Andrew Brasher to serve as district judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama on Wednesday. Marshall appointed Edmund LaCour to Brasher’s former position as solicitor general of Alabama. “It is hard to imagine anyone who is more qualified to take on … Continued
May 2, 2019

Annie Donaldson Talley to join Luther Strange’s law firm

Former Deputy Counsel to the President Annie Donaldson Talley has joined former Sen. Luther Strange at his law firm, Luther Strange & Associates, LLC. The firm provides strategic legal and public policy counsel to its clients. “Clients want lawyers who have been on the ground, who understand how government and regulatory agencies work, and who … Continued
February 7, 2019

Poarch Creek leadership keeps taking from state while giving nothing in return

According to the U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Affairs, federally recognized tribes like the Poarch Band of Creek Indians are protected against encroachment by other sovereigns, such as the states. So, why does the Alabama State Legislature show submissiveness to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians? For at least ten years, PCI has slowly … Continued
January 8, 2019