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Alabama’s Republican Leaders React to Trump Victory

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 8, 2016, shocked the political world with a crushing electoral college win. Trump won all of the states that Mitt Romney won as well as some states that had not supported a Republican since 1988 and 1984. A number of voices commented on the surprising election results. … Continued
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November 11, 2016

Alabama Republicans’ Thoughts on Debate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, September 26—Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton faced off for their first debate. For those expecting fireworks, it did not disappoint. The debate was hosted at Hofstra University and moderated by NBC News’ Lester Holt. The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) watched it in Vestavia Hills with the Alabama Minority … Continued
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September 27, 2016

Reform Bills Introduced Following Hubbard Scandal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For twenty months, the Alabama House of Representatives operated with a dark cloud of suspicion hanging over it. Then, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) was indicted on 23 counts of felony ethics law violations. Speaker Hubbard maintained his innocence and allegedly used the power of his office … Continued
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August 20, 2016

Health Insurance to Get More Expensive in Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Six years ago Americans were told if they liked their insurance plan they could keep their insurance plan. If they liked their doctor they could keep their doctor. Most have since learned that the lofty promises that were told in order to pass the Patient Protection and Affordable Care … Continued
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August 9, 2016

Butler Says He Will Likely Vote for the Lottery


By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 1, 2016, State Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) joined the growing number of conservative Republicans who are tentatively backing a lottery proposal. Rep. Butler said to constituents on social media, “Governor Bentley has called the Alabama legislature into a special session beginning August 15th to consider a … Continued
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August 3, 2016

Jeff Sessions Speaks at Republican National Convention

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 18, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) addressed the Republican National Convention and said that Trump is the leader that will bring change. Sen. Sessions said, “Our voters spoke clearly on two critical issues in our primaries: trade and immigration. They affirmed Donald Trump and his positions. They … Continued
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July 20, 2016

Alabama Reacts to Attack on Police in Baton Rouge

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, July 17, 2016: Three police officers are dead in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after another attack by militants. Four other officers were hit in the gun battle, that someone later posted a video of on the internet. One militant was also killed, and as of press time, authorities were … Continued
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July 18, 2016

Reaction to Dallas Shootings

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 7, five police officers were murdered and another 7 wounded while providing security for a Black Lives Matter organized protest against alleged police misconduct in Baton Rouge and Minnesota. The shooter, Micah X Johnson was a member of the New Black Panther Party and an Afghanistan War … Continued
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July 11, 2016

State Medicaid Officials Announce that Doctors Rates Could Drop Back to Pre-Obamacare Levels as Soon As August 1

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Doctors who take Medicaid patients could see what they are paid by the government to treat Alabama Medicaid patients drop as early as August 1 in a plan outlined by state Medicaid officials on Wednesday. The controversial Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (popularly referred to as … Continued
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July 7, 2016