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Hubbard Says He is Confident There Won’t Be Special Elections

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 16, the Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) addressed reporters about the budgets and the 2015 Legislative Session. In that conversation the subject of the possibility of court ordered redistricting and new legislative elections came up. Hubbard said that he was absolutely confident … Continued
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April 17, 2015

House Democrats Present their Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 8, Alabama’s House Democrats held a press conference to announce their plan to address the State’s problems. The Alabama House Democratic Caucus presented an ambitious addenda that included lifting the sales tax on groceries, eliminating what it called “loopholes” to raise more taxes from corporations, raising taxes … Continued
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April 9, 2015

US Supreme Court Rules Retrial in Redistricting Case

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 25, the US Supreme Court ruled on behalf of the Alabama Black Legislative Caucus in their challenge of the GOP redistricting of the State. In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has ordered the Montgomery Court to retry the case. The majority wrote, “They asked how … Continued
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March 26, 2015

Republicans Respond to Supreme Court Ruling

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 25, Alabama Republicans were stung by a US Supreme Court ruling that potentially could lead to a redo of the legislative redistricting process. Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced in a statement that the US Supreme Court decided Alabama’s redistricting case, Alabama Legislative Black Caucus and … Continued
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March 26, 2015

SCOTUS to Hear Redistricting Causes Some Concerns

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Some lawmakers have expressed concerns over the idea that a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court could have them seeking reelection within the next year or 18 months. With House Republicans losing 6, perhaps 7 of the seats occupied by loyalists who won in 2010, more than a few … Continued
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June 11, 2014

US Supreme Court May Overturn Today’s Elections Next Term

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday the US Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging the redistricting of electoral districts by the Alabama Legislature in response to 200 census results. The redistricting, which occurred under the direction of Republicans, has been upheld in lower courts, facing challenges based on charges … Continued
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June 3, 2014

McClendon Campaigns in Pell City

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, May 29 Alabama State Representative Jim McClendon (R) from Springville spoke in Pell City at the candidate’s forum sponsored by the Greater Pell City Chamber of Commerce and the St. Clair County Board of Realtors.  State Representative McClendon currently represents Alabama House District 50 in St. Clair … Continued
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May 30, 2014
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Federal Court Rules in Favor of Alabama in Redistricting Case

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced that a three judge federal court panel has ruled on a 2-1 decision that the new districts for the Alabama House and Senate did not violate federal law. Attorney General Strange said, “I am committed to protecting every citizen’s right … Continued
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December 27, 2013