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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
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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
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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
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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
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September 29, 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
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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
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September 21, 2017

Roby says appropriations fully funds National Defense and down payment on Border Wall

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an appropriations package that fully funds government operations for the next fiscal year. U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, said the bill demonstrates House Republicans’ commitment to setting responsible spending priorities. Roby said that HR3354, the Make America Prosperous and Secure Appropriations Act, … Continued
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September 15, 2017

AEA sues State Department of Education over MPS takeover

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Education Association has formally waded into the fight between the Alabama State Department of Education and the Montgomery County School Board over the intervention in Montgomery’s school system. A lawsuit filed in Montgomery Circuit Court, naming now-former state superintendent Michael Sentance and Montgomery Schools chief, Reginald Eggleston, … Continued
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September 14, 2017