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McClendon Emphasizes that Republican Turnout is Critical in November 4 Election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 25, the St. Clair County Republican Party leadership met at the St. Clair County Courthouse in Ashville. State Representative Jim McClendon (R) from Springville addressed the group about the importance of getting out the vote for the November 4th Election. Rep. Jim McClendon is the Republican nominee … Continued
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September 26, 2014

Wind Farm Regulation Bill Stalls in House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 1, the Alabama House of Representatives voted to carry over a bill to provide oversight and regulation over controversial new wind farms that are being built across the state starting in Etowah and Cherokee Counties. Senator Phil Williams (R) from Rainbow City is the Sponsor of … Continued
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April 3, 2014

Catfish Farmers Want Truth in Labeling on Alabama Menus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Farm-raised Catfish is big business in Alabama. Farmers in Alabama and Mississippi grow some of the best grain-fed catfish in the world in carefully managed farm ponds across the State. Alabamians have grown up eating this catfish. It is the staple of a Southern diet. However, when you go … Continued
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March 10, 2014

Senate Passes Welfare Reform Bills

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday the Alabama Senate passed stringent new requirements for persons receiving entitlements from the State of Alabama. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R) from Anniston said on Facebook afterwards, “Tonight, Senate Republicans passed a package of common sense welfare reform bills.” Sen. Marsh said, “ Drug testing … Continued
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February 28, 2014

Republican Senate Votes to End Freedom of the Press

By Bill Britt
 Alabama Political Reporter January 23, 2014: an infamous day for the people of Alabama; one they should always remember. Sadly, most do not know what happened that day because the press, as a whole, has said little about it. In the near future, they may not have the ability to do so. … Continued
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February 4, 2014
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Sen. Phil Williams Critical of Wind Mill Project

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In a recent op-ed on his website, Senator Phil Williams (R) from Rainbow City suggests that money and financial gain are behind the recent war on coal that has recently descended on the State. Sen. Williams wrote that there should be a requirement that, “…so-called ‘Green Energy’ resources prove … Continued
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December 20, 2013

Phil Williams Campaigning in St. Clair County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, Alabama State Senator Phil Williams (R) from Rainbow City was in Ashville talking to the St. Clair County Farmer’s Federation seeking their endorsement. Senator Williams’ district currently consists of Etowah and Cherokee Counties; but redistricting means that in the 2014 election it will expand to include parts … Continued
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October 21, 2013

Legislators Comment on Hectic Last Day of Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday was the hectic last day of the 2013 Alabama Legislative Session and a lot of legislation was passed during that 15 hour day. Many state legislators commented on Facebook about that last hectic day. Senator Bryan Taylor (R) from Prattville said, “I had a pretty good finish to … Continued
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May 22, 2013

Bentley Appoints Brunson White as Secretary of Information Technology

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley swore in Brunson White, as the new Alabama Secretary of Information Technology. Gov. Robert Bentley said in a written statement, “Brunson will be given a tremendous responsibility to streamline the state’s information technology and help us improve efficiency across state government,” Governor Bentley … Continued
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April 16, 2013

Severe Weather Strikes in Etowah County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, powerful storms swept across much of Alabama bringing wind, rain, and thunder.  Especially hard his was Etowah County where a tornado touched down, State Representative Craig Ford (D) from Gadsden said on Facebook, “Recognizing the level of destruction in Etowah County, I toured the area today w/ … Continued
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March 20, 2013