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Mike Sparks announces his candidacy in Senate District 13

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Michael “Mike” Sparks, the director of the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, announced that he will be a candidate for the Republican nomination for the Alabama state Senate District 13. “I’m thrilled to be making this announcement,” Sparks said. “Our elected officials work for us, but I think … Continued
September 20, 2017

Study: Number of unregulated child care centers to increase if law doesn’t change

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter A new study by the child-advocate group VOICES for Alabama Children puts the number of unregulated child care centers increasing in Alabama if laws remain the same. The organization released their 2017 data book, “Alabama Kids Count,” which tracks changes in child welfare through the years. The data book … Continued
September 19, 2017

Remember the failed Daycare Regulation bill? Now a child has died

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter If Kamden Johnson lived in a better state, one governed by better people, he’d be alive today. Unfortunately, in his five short years on earth, Kamden found himself in Alabama, where people like Senators Larry Stutts and Shay Shelnutt and Representatives Jim Carns and Randall Shedd hold some power. … Continued
August 25, 2017

Interview with Bryan Peeples

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 12, 2017, The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) sat down for a long discussion with Republican US Senate Candidate Bryan Peeples about the issues likely to face the US Senate. Peeples said, “I am a Rand Paul Republican. I think differently than some of the other candidates.  I … Continued
July 14, 2017

Strange, Byrne, Roby support Administration’s withdrawal from WOTUS rule

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 27, 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the agency would begin the withdrawal of the Obama administration’s controversial Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. US Senator Luther Strange (R-Alabama) and US Representatives Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) and Martha Roby praised the move to relieve Alabama … Continued
June 29, 2017

Will Barfoot running for State Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 27, 2017, Montgomery attorney, Charles Williamson “Will” Barfoot, announced that he is running for the Republican nomination for the District 25 seat in the Alabama State Senate. Barfoot said in a statement, “We can’t continue to elect career politicians and then be surprised when our problems get … Continued
June 28, 2017

Strange and Shelby vote for Pruitt to head EPA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, February 17, 2017, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt (R) was confirmed by the Senate as the Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). US Senators Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) and Luther Strange (R-Alabama) both voted for Pruitt. Senator Shelby said, “Throughout the past eight years, the EPA became … Continued
February 20, 2017

Byrne wants new joint employer rule changed

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, December 14, 2016, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R from Montrose) wrote an editorial in the “Hill” urging Congress to act to block potentially crippling new National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regulations that potentially could hurt businesses using the franchise model. Congressman Byrne said in a statement on social … Continued
December 15, 2016

Why I Strongly Support Trump

By Frances Taylor President, Alabama Federation of Republican Women As we race toward the conclusion of this presidential race, I am often asked my opinion of Donald Trump, especially in light of the revelation of a private conversation and the attacks from the left. It is easy for me to discuss why I so strongly … Continued
October 17, 2016

Separation of Powers Restoration Act Passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 12, the US House of Representatives passed HR4768, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act. Both US Representatives Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) and Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) released statements on social media supportive of the legislation. Congresswoman Roby wrote, “Executive agencies have grown far too powerful the over the past … Continued
July 14, 2016