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Secretary of State’s Office to Publish Alabama Election Laws Online

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 5 Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) announced that the Secretary of State’s Office will provide Alabama Election Officials, as well as all Alabama citizens, the complete publication of Alabama’s Election Laws on the Alabama Secretary of State’s website. Secretary Merrill said, “Since taking office, I … Continued
November 6, 2015

Roby Questions Clinton

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 22, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) questioned former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D) about what she called a “troubling” email exchange between State Department employees regarding Clinton’s awareness of the American presence and security situation in Benghazi, Libya months before the September 11, 2012 terrorist … Continued
October 27, 2015

Merrill Threatens Legal Actions Against Political Action Committees

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, October 21, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) issued a warning to groups who may attempt to use out of state Political Action Committees (PACs) to hide the source of their funds. Secretary of State Merrill said, “It has been brought to the attention of the … Continued
October 22, 2015

Clinton to Testify Before Benghazi Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, October 19, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) defended the Select Committee on Benghazi, of which she is a member in an email to constituents. Congresswoman Roby wrote in the email, “This coming Thursday, October 22, my colleagues and I will be questioning former Secretary of State Hillary … Continued
October 21, 2015

Jeb Bush Coming to Alabama on November 7

By Brandon Moseley On Tuesday, October 13 Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) confirmed in a statement that Republican Presidential candidate and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush will make a campaign stop in Alabama. Merrill said that former Governor Jeb Bush will attend the Alabama vs. LSU football game in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at Bryant-Denny … Continued
October 15, 2015

Merrill Releases Update on Electronic Ballot Project for Overseas Voters

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 13 Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced that the Secretary of State’s Office in cooperation with the City of Montgomery successfully piloted a live electronic balloting system for overseas military and civilian voters during the recent Montgomery municipal runoff election on October 6, 2015. Sec. Merrill … Continued
October 15, 2015

Bentley Meets with Jesse Jackson and Lawmakers over Driver’s License Office Closings

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, October 7, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) met with the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Black lawmakers about the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) decision to close 31 part time driver’s license offices in mostly rural counties.  Secretary of State John Merrill (R) was also there to explain how … Continued
October 8, 2015

Sewell Denounces Drivers Office Decision

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 2, US Representative Terri Sewell (D) denounced the decision by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Director Spencer Collier and the Administration of Governor Robert Bentley (R) to close 31 driver’s license offices, most of them in rural areas of the State. Rep. Sewell said, “Alabama needs … Continued
October 5, 2015

Crawford and Seibert to Face Each Other in Runoff in House District 5

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, September 29, the Alabama Republican Party announced that the special primary election to fill the vacancy in Alabama House District 5 occurred today in Limestone County. No Republican came anywhere near getting fifty percent of the vote so as expected there will be a Republican runoff. Ronnie … Continued
September 30, 2015