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Franklin Graham Holds Rally in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 14, popular evangelist Franklin Graham was in Montgomery to urge the people of Alabama to pray for a spiritual renewal in this nation. A number of Alabama’s leaders attended the event at the state capital. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said, “It is great to have Franklin … Continued
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April 15, 2016

Standridge Calls for Bentley to Step Down

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 24, state Representative David Standridge (R-Hayden) called on embattled Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) to step down. Rep. Standridge said in a statement: “I have the honor to represent one of the most conservative areas of our State. In the past two gubernatorial elections my constituents have … Continued
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March 25, 2016

Growing Criticism of Bentley’s Conduct

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, September 1, State Representative Allen Farley (R-McCalla) formally filed papers with the Alabama Attorney General’s office to open an investigation into possible criminal wrongdoing by Governor Robert Bentley. Rep. Farley told Fox 6’s Alan Collins, “There is no private matters in public life. If our chief … Continued
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September 2, 2015

House Passes HB46 to Un-earmark More Money

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, August 5, the Alabama House of Representatives passed HB46 which eliminates earmarks on $508 million. HB46 is sponsored by State Representative Allen Farley (R-McCalla). According to Rep. Farley, the State spends over $19 billion a year. $8 billion of that is Federal government dollars. $5.8 billion … Continued
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August 7, 2015

New Legislators Attend Orientation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, December 9, freshmen legislators attended orientation to prepare themselves for the upcoming legislative session. Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R from Auburn) used the opportunity to extoll the positives of GOP action items including the Alabama Accountability Act and Carly’s Law. State Representative Mack Butler (R from … Continued
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December 10, 2014

Jeffco Delegation Rejects More Funding for Transit

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 20, the Jefferson County House Delegation met for likely that last time of the quadrennium. Representative Paul DeMarco (R) from Homewood was presiding because Representative John Rogers was absent. The delegation addressed House Bill 585, which is sponsored by Representative Roderick “Rod” Scott (D) from Fairfield. … Continued
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March 21, 2014

“Carly’s Law” Passes Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate passed in a 34 to 0 legislation allowing medication made from cannabidoil extracted from the Marijuana plant to be prescribed as treatment for children with severe disabilities. “Carly’s Law” was sponsored by Senator Paul Sanford (R) from Huntsville. The bill has been vigorously promoted … Continued
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March 14, 2014