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LCS 10 Christened At Mobile Shipyard

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Saturday, June 13, Austal hosted the christening of America’s newest Littoral Combat Ship, the USS Gabrielle Giffords.  LCS 10 is the third US Navy vessel to be christened at Austal’s Mobile, Alabama shipyard in 2015. The ship is named after former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords from Tuscon, who almost lost … Continued
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June 16, 2015

Search Continues for Missing Sailing Victims

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter As of Monday morning, two bodies have been found and five people are still missing following sudden, severe weather, that capsized several boats participating in a weekend sailing event. Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Collier released a statement on Sunday: “Once again, the Dauphin Island community has experienced a tragic … Continued
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April 28, 2015

AUM Study: Financial Impact of Gaming Shows Boom for State

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— The Alabama Political Reporter has obtained a copy of a study on the financial impact of gaming in Alabama, which will be released ahead of a Gaming Bill being introduced in the Senate later this the week. (See study here.) An Auburn University Montgomery (AUM) study, commissioned by … Continued
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April 27, 2015

Committee Gives Favorable Report to Open Meetings Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 12, the Senate Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to the Open Meetings Act, S.B. 21. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) said that the Senate has worked tirelessly to craft legislation to replace Alabama’s old Sunshine Law after provisions of it were struck down … Continued
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March 13, 2015

McClurkin Running For ALGOP Chair

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, December 15, Former State Representative Mary Sue McClurkin (R from Indian Springs) has announced that she is running to be the next Chair of the Alabama Republican Party. Current Chairman, former State Senator Bill Armistead, has announced that he is not seeking a third term leading the … Continued
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December 16, 2014

Terry Lathan To Pursue ALGOP Chair

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Popular Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead recently announced his intent not to seek another term running the Alabama GOP. Already one candidate has announced her intent to seek the office. In an email to Alabama Republican executive committee members Mobile County Republican Executive Committee Chair Terry Lathan announced … Continued
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December 15, 2014

Nodine Case Subject Of Discovery Channel Special

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Did then Mobile County Stephen Nodine murder his girl friend, Angel Downs, or did Ms. Downs kill herself? That question has been the subject of many heated conversations in South Alabama ever since that fateful day. The saga of Stephen Nodine, a former County Commissioner from Mobile, Alabama and … Continued
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December 1, 2014

Nodine Speaks Out On Hubbard And ALGOP

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—The Speaker of the Alabama House or Representatives Mike Hubbard (R from Auburn) is under indictment for 23 counts of ethics violations. While everyone is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty, can Hubbard still effectively conduct the people of Alabama’s business while under criminal indictment? Former Mobile County … Continued
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November 17, 2014

The Alabama Voter’s Coalition Endorses All Democrats

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, September 29, the Alabama Voter’s Coalition announced that they have endorsed a slate of Democrats for the upcoming 2014 General Election in Alabama. This liberal leaning political group declared that the fight is on for positive leadership. Chairman Gary Johnson said in a written statement, “We have … Continued
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October 1, 2014