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Has Alabama lost its independent streak?

What if I told you that Sen. Richard Shelby, outraged by the stories of laid off Alabama workers forced to camp out overnight to get unemployment compensation, was pushing his fellow senators to pump more money into states to rectify the situation?  What if I told you that Shelby had fought to get more funding … Continued
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July 3, 2020
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Analysis | New guidelines, old opinions raise questions about Poarch Creek status

Is the Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ federally recognized status in serious question?  This is a question I would have laughed at a few years ago. In fact, I did laugh at it when the state of Alabama raised questions about PCI’s federal status in a lawsuit challenging its right to operate electronic bingo casinos.  … Continued
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March 12, 2020

Gov. Ivey announces Northern Beltine work to resume

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that construction of the Birmingham Northern Beltline will resume soon thanks to funding secured by U.S. Senator Richard Shelby. Funding for the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS), of which the Birmingham Northern Beltline is a key component, is included in legislation that passed Congress today. Alabama is expected to receive … Continued
December 20, 2019

Sen. Richard Shelby introduces disaster relief amendment to Senate

Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, urged Senate members on Monday to approve legislation provided disaster relief funds to Alabama and other areas that have recently suffered from natural disasters. The measure would provide $13.45 billion in aid to states and territories affected by disasters in 2018 and 2019. It would also provide $600 million in nutrition … Continued
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April 2, 2019

This is National Police Week

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, recognized National Police Week on Wednesday by honoring the four slain Alabama law enforcement officers. He also paid tribute to the other 356 brave men and women who were added to the National Peace Officers Memorial during a service at the U.S. Capitol. “It is a privilege to pay tribute … Continued
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May 17, 2018

Former Riley/Hubbard/Roby communications man launches news site

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last Friday, an email notification was sent alerting politicos that a new media company called The Alabama Daily News was coming to Alabama. The goal, according to its newsletter, is to provide much needed, “quality news content, smart analysis, and needed commentary on Alabama politics on a daily basis.” According … Continued
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January 2, 2018

Senate passes defense spending bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed the NDAA after it came out of a conference committee report. The FY18 NDAA conference report authorizes a $88.7 billion increase over FY 2017 national defense funding. It authorizes $634.2 billion for base budget requirements and $65.7 billion in Overseas Contingency Operations funding, for … Continued
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November 17, 2017

Alabama Forestry Association endorses Strange

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Monday, the Alabama Forestry Association urged their membership to vote for U.S. Sen. Luther Strange, R-Ala. “The headline in the Montgomery Advertiser on October 6, 2014 read ‘U.S. Supreme Court rejects Alabama school-funding case.’ We can (and should) thank Luther Strange for this victory,” the group wrote in a … Continued
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September 19, 2017

US Sen. Shelby endorses Sen. Strange

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., endorsed appointed Sen. Luther Strange, R-Ala., in the Republican primary runoff on Sept. 26.  The endorsement is being promulgated in a statewide direct mail campaign paid for by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and their Alabama affiliate: the Business Council … Continued
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September 18, 2017

Trump nominates four Judges for Federal courts in Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, President Donald Trump made several judicial appointments for Alabama’s Federal courts. Jeff Beaverstock on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama. Emily Marks on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. Terry Moorer on the U.S. District Court for … Continued
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September 18, 2017