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State Parks May Be in Danger

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 15, after running a campaign touting his successful record of cutting taxes and downsizing government, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) shocked his supporters by proposing hundreds of millions of dollars in tax increases on the people of Alabama without giving the voters any opportunity to vote his … Continued
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April 16, 2015

Alabama Legislative Session Starts On Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 3, both Houses of the Alabama Legislature will return to Montgomery for the start of the 2015 legislative session. During the day there will be a number of events. At 9:30 am in the Joint Briefing Room (popularly called the Star Wars room) on the seventh … Continued
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March 2, 2015

More of HB 56 Is Blocked

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Three years ago, the Alabama Republican supermajority, from both Houses of the Alabama legislature, responding to an anti-illegal immigration wave across the State spearheaded by dozens of Tea Party groups who were demanding action on the illegal aliens issue, passed the nation’s toughest state anti-illegal immigration law. The highly … Continued
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October 15, 2014

Palmer Draws Endorsments from Both Beason and Pence

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Gary Palmer for Congress campaign continues to gain momentum and endorsements. On Friday, June 20, Indiana Governor Mike Pence (R), in town to be the keynote speaker at the Alabama Republican Party’s Summer Dinner, endorsed Gary Palmer in Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District. On Monday, June 23, State Senator … Continued
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June 24, 2014

Shelnutt Campaigns in Trussville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Earlier this month, Shay Shelnutt joined Gary Palmer, state Rep. John Merrill, Dale Peterson, and other Republican Primary Runoff candidates at the Republican Women of Trussville (RWOT) dinner. Shelnutt is a Trussville area realtor who is running for the Alabama Senate in District 17 as a Republican.  Shelnutt said, … Continued
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June 18, 2014

Birmingham Officials Get Briefing on Ukraine Situation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the last eight months, the Ukraine has dominated International news in ways that no country ever wants to dominate International headlines.  Ukraine has seen months of civil strife and unrest that has led to the ousting of the pro-Russian Ukranian President, the invasion of the Crimea by Russian … Continued
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May 19, 2014

Beason Campaigns For Trussville Republican Women’s Votes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter s forum at the Greyson Valley Country Club in the Greater Trussville area.  The Alabama Political Reporter was in attendance to cover the event. Senator Beason told those in attendance, “I am running for Congress.  I am from Gardendale.  My wife is Lori.  She would not go out with … Continued
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May 11, 2014

Brooke Speaks to Republican Women of Trussville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, May 1, Sixth District Congressional Candidate Will Brooke spoke at the Greyson Valley Country Club to the Republican Women of Trussville. The former Harbert executive is running for the Republican nomination to replace the retiring Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia. Will Brooke told the crowd at the dinner … Continued
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May 9, 2014

Sixth District Republican Congressional Forum

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, April 21, the seven Republican candidates in the Sixth District met at Hoover High School for their third candidate forum.  The candidates each gave a standard introduction and closing statement. Hoover High School students asked questions directed at each candidate. Radio hosts from 105.5 FM; Leah Brandon, Jim … Continued
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April 22, 2014