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Alabama Republicans praise Ivey’s State of the State speech

Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) laid out an ambitious agenda in her annual State of the State Address that includes: building three new prisons, a three percent teacher pay raise, a two percent state employee pay raise, mental health crisis centers, broadband expansion, hiring more state troopers, workforce development, a governor’s study group on … Continued
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February 5, 2020

Buttigieg, Sanders are too close to call in Iowa

Iowa Democrats went to the polls and the Iowa Democratic Party’s new ap crashed so nobody knew who had won Iowa that night or the next day. On Tuesday night, the Iowa Democratic Party released partial results. South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is claiming victory. The partial results show Buttigieg with a narrow lead over … Continued
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February 5, 2020

Alabama Republicans praise Trump’s State of the Union speech

Tuesday, Republican President Donald J. Trump addressed a joint session of Congress and millions of Americans watching at home on television in his annual State of the Union speech. A number of Alabama Republicans released statements praising the President’s performance, both as an orator and as President. “On the day he entered the 2016 race, … Continued
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February 5, 2020

Alabama Music Hall of Fame holds induction ceremony

Saturday, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame held this year’s induction ceremonies. This class includes singer song writer Gary Baker, best known for his work with The Backstreet Boys. The award was presented to him best two of his best friends, Backstreet Boy’s Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson. They then to everyone’s delight, performed one … Continued
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January 30, 2020

Alabama Republicans to hold rallies for the president

The Alabama Republican Party has announced rallies in front of U.S. Senator Doug Jones’s offices urging Jones to vote not guilty on the two impeachment articles against President Donald J. Trump (R). “We have organized rallies in support of President Trump while the Senate takes up the impeachment process,” ALGOP wrote in a press release. … Continued
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January 27, 2020

Democratic candidate Michael Bloomberg visits Alabama

Former New York City Mayor, billionaire, and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg made a campaign stop in Montgomery on Monday. Bloomberg met with healthcare experts and providers to discuss his plans to lower infant mortality. Alabama has one of the highest infant mortality and maternal mortality rates in the country, especially among Black women. … Continued
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January 22, 2020

Barry Moore defends Trump for assassination of Iranian general

Friday, congressional candidate former State Representative Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, declared in a statement his support for President Donald J. Trump’s (R) ordering of a drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassim Soleimani and other military officials at the Baghdad International Airport. Moore praised Pres. Trump for taking, “decisive action.” “I come from a long line … Continued
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January 6, 2020

Alabama leaders share Christmas wishes

Today is Christmas day. A number of Alabama leaders have expressed Christmas messages to the people of the state, asking us to reflect on the reason for today’s celebrations. “As we gather with family and friends this year to celebrate, I pray that we do not forget the reason behind this special holiday: the birth … Continued
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December 25, 2019

Brooks explains his opposition to impeachment

On Wednesday, the Democratic majority of the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump (R) on two Articles of Impeachment: obstruction of Congress and abuse of power. Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) has been a staunch defender of Pres. Trump throughout this process and released a statement denouncing the Democratic majority for … Continued
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December 19, 2019