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House makes effort reach bipartisan plan on school security, gun safety

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, there was an effort among Alabama legislators to craft a bipartisan piece of legislation to deal with school security and the potential of school shootings. Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, had a meeting in the speaker’s conference room with all of the various … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 9, 2018

Ivey comments on Birmingham school shooting

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commented on the shooting death at Birmingham City school, Huffman High School. “I am saddened to learn about the death of the Huffman High School student,” said Ivey. “I am praying for the family of this young lady who has tragically lost her life … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 9, 2018

Ivey asks for flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of slain Mobile Police Officer Justin Billa

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Following the killing of a Mobile Police Officer on Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey is asking that all flags be flown at half-staff. “I am directing flags to be displayed at half-staff in honor of Mobile Police Officer Justin Billa who was killed in the line of duty,” Ivey said. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 22, 2018

Franklin County school security bill may be used as template to arm teachers statewide

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Rep. Johnny Mack Morrow, D-Red Bay, announced that he has scheduled a press conference for Friday in Russellville, Alabama, to discuss his school security plan. “Former Senator Roger Bedford and I passed HB404, a local bill for Franklin County during the 2013 Regular Session. HB404 was enacted into … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 22, 2018

House passes pair of bills toughening domestic violence sentencing

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The House passed a pair of bills on Tuesday that could make the murder of a spouse in the presence of their child a capital offense and toughen sentencing for other non-homicide domestic violence offenses when committed in the presence of a child. The bills’ sponsor, Rep. Phillip Pettus, … Continued

Chip Brownlee

February 2, 2018

Montez Butler gets 10 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 16, 2017 U.S. Attorney Louis V. Franklin Sr. announced that Keyon Montez Butler (24) of Montgomery, Alabama was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Federal law prohibits a person convicted of a felony from possessing firearms or ammunition. … Continued

November 17, 2017

Alabama’s leaders respond to New York City terror attack

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, an immigrant from Uzbekistan, who had sworn loyalty to ISIS, rented a truck from Home Depot and used it to run over pedestrians in a park in New York City’s lower Manhattan. Eight people are dead, including several Argentinians, and another eleven have serious injuries. The terrorist, Sayfullo … Continued

Brandon Moseley

November 2, 2017

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

Brandon Moseley

October 25, 2017

Sessions announces plan to fight violent crime

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions (R) announced several Department of Justice actions to reduce the rising tide of violent crime in America. Foremost of those actions is the reinvigoration of “Project Safe Neighborhoods.” “According to the FBI, the violent crime rate has risen by nearly seven percent over … Continued

Brandon Moseley

October 11, 2017

Alabama leaders react to Las Vegas mass shooting

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On the night of Sunday, October 1, 2017, a 64-year-old heavily armed gunman opened concentrated fire on an outdoor country music concert in Las Vegas from a room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, approximately 450 yards away. Alabama leaders responded to the tragedy, which is … Continued

Brandon Moseley

October 3, 2017