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Zeigler warns that witness assassination in Montgomery could frighten other witnesses

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, a man was gunned down in Montgomery. State Auditor Jim Zeigler warned that this was worse because the victim appears to have been murdered for cooperating with authorities. Zeigler, in a statement, said the victim was killed while leaving the courthouse. He called the situation “extremely concerning.” “Many … Continued
October 25, 2017

Birmingham, Montgomery have some of the highest combined sales tax rates in the country, report says

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter A new report out this week shows that Montgomery and Birmingham have some of the highest combined sales tax rates in the country. The non-partisan group, the Tax Foundation, which typically favors low taxes and tax cuts, published the report, which says only Long Beach, California, and Chicago, Illinois, … Continued
October 24, 2017

House passes Legislation strengthening whistleblower protections

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, October 16, 2017, U.S. Representative Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, wrote in an email to constituents that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill protecting federal whistleblowers from retaliation. Congresswoman Roby wrote, “I’m proud to report that last week the House unanimously passed legislation that will strengthen penalties … Continued
October 18, 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
October 16, 2017

Roby supports Whistleblower Protection Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of legislation that would secure greater protections for federal whistleblowers and increase penalties against those who retaliate against them. S.585, the Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act, strengthens penalties for those … Continued
October 13, 2017

US Rep. Martha Roby continues efforts to get F-35s in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, is making a final push to emphasize key advantages favoring Montgomery’s 187th Fighter Wing as the Air Force nears a decision on where to base the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Roby is highlighting how cost and time effectiveness, proximity to other Air Force assets, … Continued
September 29, 2017

Steve Bannon, Phil Robertson to rally with Moore in Fairhope Monday night

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter On Monday night, the Roy Moore for U.S. Senate campaign will be hosting a Faith and Family rally with Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty, former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon and a surprise special guest. Steve Bannon is the executive chairman of Breitbart News, and until recently, he … Continued
September 25, 2017

Ivey-appointee Will Sellers to seek full term on Supreme Court

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Will Sellers announced that he will seek election for a full term on the court in 2018. “I am grateful to Governor Kay Ivey for appointing me to the Alabama Supreme Court,” Sellers said. “I have now served three full months on the Court, … Continued
September 25, 2017

Strange faces off against Moore in first and only debate

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, Roy Moore and Luther Strange finally faced in a debate in Montgomery. The Lincoln-Douglas style debate had no actual moderator and did not really have much disagreement on the actual issues.  The two Republican Senate candidates both enthusiastically support President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great … Continued
September 22, 2017

Palin to rally with Judge Roy Moore tonight

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tonight, the Moore for Senate campaign will hold a debate watch party followed by a rally with special guest, former vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, in Montgomery. “Well, Montgomery’s going to be buzzing tomorrow and I can’t wait!,” Moore campaign spokesperson, Hannah Ford, said on social … Continued
September 21, 2017