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Ivey appointed to National Space Council advisory group

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Vice President Mike Pence appointed Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to the National Space Council’s Users Advisory Group Wednesday after her nomination by U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama. NASA recently established the Users Advisory Group to advise and inform the National Space Council on a broad range of aerospace topics, … Continued
February 22, 2018

Shelby votes in support of budget agreement

By Brandon Moseley   Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., voted in favor of the long-term budget agreement and Continuing Resolution to fund the government through March 23, 2018. The bill, which Senator Shelby supported, was passed with bipartisan support by a vote of 71-28 in the U.S. Senate. “The Senate has approved … Continued
February 13, 2018

State closer to managing recreational fishing for red snapper

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council voted Thursday to allow each of the five Gulf states to manage recreational fishing for red snapper off their respective coasts for the next two years through Exempted Fishing Permits. This action moves the state … Continued
February 5, 2018

Byrne applauds decision to allow Gulf States to set their own red snapper season lengths

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, February 1, 2018 the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council approved an exempted fishing permit pilot program for the 2018 and 2019 Red Snapper seasons in the Gulf of Mexico. The program will allow the Gulf states to set their own Red Snapper season lengths. Congressman Bradley Byrne, … Continued
February 2, 2018

Alabama leaders largely enthusiastic following Trump’s State of the Union speech

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, President Donald Trump delivered an upbeat State of the Union speech that was well received by conservatives. “Tonight, President Trump made clear his commitment to the American people and to improving the quality of life for everyone. By protecting our borders, strengthening our military and creating an environment … Continued
January 31, 2018

US Senate votes down Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, in a stunning defeat for Pro-Life Americans, the U.S. Senate failed to vote on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. This law would have prohibited abortions after 20 weeks. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan was critical of U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, who voted against the pro-life … Continued
January 30, 2018

History may record Sen. Richard Shelby as Alabama’s greatest senator

By Steve Flowers Inside the Statehouse A few months back the Jefferson County Republican Party honored our Senior U.S. Senator, Richard Shelby. It was held at The Club in Birmingham. The view from atop Red Mountain from this elegant club is spectacular, especially at night from the ballroom. The glass enclosure allows you to see … Continued
January 10, 2018

Doug Jones to be sworn in Wednesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Senator-elect Doug Jones will be formally sworn in in Washington as Alabama’s new U.S. Senator by Vice President Mike Pence. Traditionally a new senator is escorted by the senior Senator from the state; but Jones, a Democrat, has chosen to be accompanied by his long time friend, former Vice … Continued
January 3, 2018

Moore alleges election fraud, seeks delay of certification

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republican Senate Candidate Roy Moore is asking Gov. Kay Ivey and the state Canvassing Board to delay certification of the election until a full investigation of voter fraud is conducted. Moore has filed a motion to delay the certification.  The Moore team has also provided an affidavit from Moore … Continued
December 28, 2017