science

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, May 1st, Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama spoke critically of NASA’s 2015 budget request. Sen. Shelby said, “While the Space Launch System (SLS) is subject to strict and necessary oversight, severe budget cuts will ensure delays and unnecessary cost growth.  At the same time, NASA has … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, Congressman Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville released  written statement after question U.S. Department of Agriculture officials about the department’s research budget.  Officials at the hearing include: the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist Dr. Catherine Wotecki, Administrator … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Dale Peterson (R) will not be a confidential assistant to Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan (R).  According to the Alabama Political Reporter’s sources inside the Alabama Department of Agriculture, Commissioner McMillan rescinded the offer after receiving a fire storm of negative reaction.  Some persons objected to … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville issued a written release discussing a hearing of the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education about examining partnerships and collaborations between industry and research Universities.  Rep. Brooks’ statement said that, “Witnesses discussed the challenges and opportunities they face in fueling the research necessary … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter I am a partisan Republican.  I don’t try to hide it, but lets speak some truth here: The Republicans’ charter school proposal was a bad bill when it was first written.  It eliminated for profit schools from setting up charter Schools and left the whole issue of charter Schools … Continued