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Roby Says Domestic Abuse Cannot Be Tolerated

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby (Rt from Montgomery) spoke out on the issue of domestic violence on Tuesday, September 16. Roby said that tolerating abuse indirectly condones the crime and inhibits victims’ willingness to seek help. Rep. Roby said, “As a society, we cannot tolerate domestic violence. When abusers are … Continued
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September 17, 2014

Mabry Says his Fate is an Internal Matter

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Despite the attack by his predecessor, Secretary Mabry insists that former AEA Executive Secretary Hubbert is still his friend and mentor. Marby insisted that the AEA will handle its business internally and not in the press. Sec. Mabry said in a written statement, “The issues raised in that letter … Continued
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September 11, 2014

McCutcheon Aids McDaniel Cause

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Birmingham area engineer, Shaun McCutcheon, is nationally known for his recent victory before the Supreme Court of the United States, where he successfully challenged limits on an individual’s political giving as unconstitutional limits on political speech. McCutcheon is now deeply involved in Mississippi State Senator Chris McDaniel’s lawsuit challenging … Continued
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July 18, 2014

Garrett Jemison Joins Team at Franklin Resources Group

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, July 10, the principals of Franklin Resources Group, L.L.C. announced that Garrett Jemison has agreed to join their firm as its newest team member.  Garrett is joining the team at Franklin Resources Group and will be assisting their clients at the state and local level. Franklin Resources … Continued
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July 11, 2014

Shelby Demands Special Prosecutor to Investigate IRS Scandal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, June 25, 2014 U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama at a hearing on the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s annual report to Congress, stressed the need to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the growing IRS scandal.  Sen Shelby’s comments were made after revelations that the IRS … Continued
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June 27, 2014

Stan Cooke Campaigns in Gardendale

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Dr. Stan Cooke (R) from Sumiton was campaigning at the Jefferson County Republican Party Straw Poll event at the Gardendale Civic Center on Saturday, May 10.  Stan Cooke is running for the Republican nomination for Alabama Lieutenant Governor. Cooke told the large crowd, “I am here to ask you … Continued
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May 19, 2014

ValleyFest Scheduled for Saturday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The South Huntsville Civic Association (SHCA) Spring 2014 ValleyFest will be held on Saturday, May 17.  The event was moved from Saturday, May 10 to Saturday, May 17, because of concerns about the weather. Spring 2014 ValleyFest will be held this Saturday, May 17 from 10 AM – 7 … Continued
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May 11, 2014

Easter Messages from the Alabama Political World

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Holidays are best spent with close family members, but Easter is also time to acknowledge: friends, supporters, and constituents and many of Alabama’s political persons used social media to share their holiday greetings. U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose said in a written statement: “Today we celebrate that … Continued
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April 21, 2014

Clements Talks to Rainy Day Patriots

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Jamie Clements, candidate for House District 62, addressed the Rainy Day Patriots (RDP) at their regular October meeting at the Homewood Library. Clements told the RDP said that he is a native of Tuscaloosa County and is a civil engineer by training. In addition to his work … Continued
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October 21, 2013

Cam Ward and Scott Beason to Address Rainy Day Patriots

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter 2012 ended with disappointment and defeat for Tea Party and similar conservative groups as President Barack H. Obama (D) was reelected, his allies in the Senate increased their majority, Democrats steamrolled their opponents in Jefferson County, taxes were raised on most Americans, Obamacare is being implemented and the American … Continued
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January 15, 2013