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APR stands by Rogers report

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter An article published by The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) has drawn fire from campaign operatives for freshman Senator Luther Strange and his attorney at his old law firm, Bradley Arrant. An email containing a letter from Bradley partner Joseph B. Mays, Jr., was received by APR on June 30, … Continued
July 5, 2017

How did we get here? I’ll tell you.

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Listening to the fireworks go off around me Tuesday, I found myself contemplating what the Fourth of July, or Independence Day, really means. And this Independence Day, I couldn’t help wondering how we’d gotten here. How did we end up with a cold, despicable, bully-hearted President? How did we … Continued
July 5, 2017

Trip Pittman Interview

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 17, 2017, State Senator Trip Pittman (R-Montrose) spoke at length with The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) about the major issues in this US Senate election. Pittman has served two terms in the State Senate and is seeking the US Senate vacancy created when Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) … Continued
June 29, 2017

Mo Brooks Interview

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 16, 2017, US Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) spoke at length with The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) about the major issues facing our nation. The northern Alabama Congressman is also running for the US Senate. APR: The Senate is going to vote on a Healthcare bill this week that … Continued
June 28, 2017
Bradley Byrne

A Red Snapper victory

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) We recently had a major victory for our area’s Red Snapper fishermen and the coastal communities, which benefit from a longer Red Snapper season. Last Wednesday, the Federal Department of Commerce announced an emergency extension of the 2017, Red Snapper season for recreational fishermen. As you probably remember, it was announced … Continued
June 20, 2017

Millions have poured into today’s Georgia Special Election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Today, Tuesday, June 20, 2017, voters in Georgia’s Sixth Congressional District go to the polls to decide whether to elect Karen Handel (R) or Jon Ossoff (D). On Saturday, June 17, 2017, Shelby County Republican Party Chair Joan Reynolds told the Shelby County Republican Women that the Mighty Alabama … Continued
June 20, 2017

Interstate 65: Alabama’s immediate infrastructure needs

By State Auditor Jim Zeigler I do not need expensive studies and consultants to know that Alabama has immediate infrastructure needs. I experienced a major infrastructure problem Saturday afternoon. While the inadequacy of Interstate 65 from Birmingham to Montgomery — and on all of the Beach route — may or may not be our most … Continued
June 19, 2017
Bradley Byrne

Big Breakthrough on Repealing Obamacare

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) The Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, is failing the American people by driving up costs and limiting options for families. President Trump and the Republican controlled Congress have pledged to make repealing and replacing Obamacare a top priority. Well, we had a major breakthrough last week when the House passed the … Continued
May 8, 2017
Bradley Byrne

The First 100 Days

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) We are now over 100 days into the Trump Presidency and this era of unified Republican government. Despite what some in the mainstream media may say, a lot has been accomplished. In fact, more bills have been signed into law by President Trump in his First 100 Days than any … Continued
May 1, 2017