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Personal income increased .5 percent in October

Thursday, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) announced that personal income increased 0.5 percent in October after increasing 0.2 percent in September. Wages and salaries, the largest component of personal income, increased 0.3 percent in October, the same increase as in September. Personal income increased $84.9 billion (0.5 percent) in October according to estimates … Continued
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November 30, 2018

Report: Alabama is the eighth most violent state

According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) annual crime report, the number of violent crimes in Alabama has been increasing. Alabama reported 532.3 violent crimes per 100,000 residents in 2016, placing Alabama as the 8th highest state in the nation for violent crimes. The state ranks 14th in property crimes. Alabama’s property crime index … Continued
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September 4, 2018
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Republican brand still strong despite corruption, convictions and copying Democrat predecessors

According to Real Clear Politics, Democrats in Alabama have little chance of making progress in November’s general election because the Republican brand is so strong. RCP polling shows Gov. Kay Ivey is a hands-down favorite to win against Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox in November’s general election even though she has only been governor for just … Continued
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August 21, 2018
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The voter fraud case no one wants to prosecute

Voting fraud is a serious matter for Republicans in Alabama. They’ve forced through strict ID laws and limited access to polling places and done all sorts of things — short of addressing the one area (absentee ballots) where the overwhelming majority of fraud occurs — to prove just how serious they are about eliminating voting … Continued
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August 20, 2018
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Fake news? Not here

Screaming “FAKE NEWS!” has become a popular response from Republicans to any news story that relays information that reflects poorly on them or their viewpoints. So, maybe it shouldn’t have been a surprise when Alabama Public Service Commission candidate James Bonner — not ever to be confused with former Alabama Congressman Jo Bonner or San … Continued
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May 24, 2018

A case of mistaken candidate identity could embarrass the ALGOP

It’s one of the oddest, and most embarrassing, cases of mistaken identity in recent Alabama political history. According to recent polling, James Bonner is leading Jeremy Oden in a race for a seat on the Alabama Public Service Commission. No, not that James Bonner. It doesn’t matter which James Bonner you were thinking of, it’s … Continued
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May 22, 2018
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Inside the Statehouse: Less than two weeks to primary – governor’s race

As we get down to the lick log in the 2018 June Primary, there are few if any surprises in any of the major state races. Polling indicates that all of the contests are about where they were three or four months ago when the races began. There is a tremendous amount of apathy and indifference … Continued
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May 22, 2018

Hightower promises to bring reform to Montgomery

State Sen. Bill Hightower, R-Mobile, said that he stands as the lone candidate for governor of Alabama ready to reform Montgomery for the people of Alabama. Highower is promoting his “Alabama First” agenda that he promises will put into action, if he is elected governor, by working to enact legislative term limits, reform Alabama’s tax … Continued
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April 6, 2018

Hansen says he’s an “unapologetic progressive”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 1: Democratic Candidate for US Senate Michael Hansen told The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) that he is the candidate in the Democratic Primary with real energy and shared polling data with APR showing the Democratic race to be very competitive. Hansen said, “Democrats in Alabama have a … Continued
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August 4, 2017

Mike Rogers endorses Mo Brooks

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, June 11, 2017, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) announced that he is endorsed fellow Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) for the United States Senate seat formerly held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. US Representative Mike Rogers said in a statement, “Congressman Mo Brooks is one of the most principled conservatives … Continued
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June 12, 2017