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SSAB Americas to move division head office to Mobile

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter Friday, America’s division of global steelmaker SSAB announced that they plan to relocate the division’s head office from suburban Chicago to Mobile, bringing 60 jobs to Alabama. Since 2001, the company has operated a steel mill in nearby Axis, which employs nearly 600 workers and produces more than 1 million … Continued
October 23, 2017

Airbus announces second line in Mobile

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Monday, Airbus announced that it has acquired a 50.01 percent stake in the C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership with Bombardier. While the headquarters and main assembly plant for the Bombardier aircraft, Airbus will move some Bombardier C Series aircraft production to its plant in Mobile. “This acquisition by Airbus … Continued
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October 17, 2017

New poll has Moore leading Jones Senate race by eight points

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The special general election is now 60 days away, and Republican former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore appears to have a solid eight point lead over Democrat Clinton-era U.S. Attorney Doug Jones. Moore is leading in the poll by eight percentage points. This poll was performed jointly by Montgomery-based … Continued
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October 16, 2017

Byrne to serve as negotiator for annual Defense Bill

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Friday, U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, was appointed to serve as a member of the House conference committee for the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. The NDAA is passed annually and sets policy and authorizes funding for the military. A conference committee of House and Senate members has been … Continued
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October 16, 2017

Trump to rally in Huntsville to help Strange’s Campaign

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, Sept, 16, 2017, Sen. Luther Strange’s, R-Ala., campaign got a huge boost when President Donald Trump went on Twitter to announce that he is coming to Huntsville next Saturday to campaign on behalf of Strange. “I will be in Huntsville, Alabama, on Saturday night to support Luther Strange … Continued
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September 18, 2017

Hightower finally decides to run for Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, state Sen. Bill Hightower, R-Mobile, announced that he will run for Governor of Alabama in 2018.  Hightower made the announcement at an event with supporters in Mobile at the battleship U.S.S. Alabama. Hightower said, “As a businessman, I am blessed to work with many in … Continued
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September 7, 2017

Alabamians celebrate Labor Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Today, Monday, September 4, 2017, is a Federal, State of Alabama and banking holiday. The first Monday of September is historically considered to be the last weekend of summer, thus the day is reserved as a holiday for the working people who keep our economy functioning. The first Labor Day was … Continued
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September 4, 2017

Sandy Stimpson wins second term as Mayor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, residents of Mobile went to the polls and overwhelmingly voted to elect Sandy Stimpson to a second term. Stimpson said at his victory celebration, ”I’m blessed beyond measure to be your Mayor.” Stimpson said, “Obviously, for those in this room, it’s a happy day.  Honestly, … Continued
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August 23, 2017

Mobile to hold mayoral, city council elections Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, residents of Mobile go to the polls to elect their mayor and city council. In the Mobile Mayoral race, incumbent Sandy Stimpson is seeking a second term as Mayor.  Former Mobile Mayor Sam Jones, who was unseated by Stimpson in 2013 is running to make … Continued
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August 22, 2017