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Roy Moore Signs Papers to Run for Senate Seat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 9, 2017 former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore was at Alabama Republican Party headquarters in Hoover in order to sign the documents officially making his a candidate for U.S. Senate. Chief Justice Moore said, “I am here to sign the qualification papers with the state. This is … Continued
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May 10, 2017

Ford will not run for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, May 8, 2017, State Representative Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) announced that he will not be among the candidates running in the Special Election for the US Senate seat that was vacated when Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) resigned to assume a post as US Attorney General for the Trump Administration. Representative … Continued
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May 9, 2017

Legislative Session is winding down

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter There are only six Legislative days left in the 2017 Alabama Legislative Session. There is still an awful lot of work to do however. The primary purpose of even having Legislative Sessions is to pass the budgets. The State General Fund (SGF) budget was passed in the Senate on … Continued
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May 8, 2017

Senate OKs Republican redistricting plan against wishes of black lawmakers

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Alabama Senate Republicans on Thursday passed a new legislative redistricting plan that will adjust more than 20 Senate districts. The plan passed against the wishes of black lawmakers who argued that it doesn’t fairly divide Jefferson County or fully alleviate racial gerrymandering concerns. The new legislative districts … Continued
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May 5, 2017

Strange is a “No”on the short-term spending bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 4, 2017, US Senator Luther Strange (R) voted against the Omnibus short term spending package because he says that the measure, “falls short of advancing Alabama’s priorities.” Sen. Strange said in a statement, “Certain aspects of the omnibus package are a step in the right direction after … Continued
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May 5, 2017

Byrne will not run for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, May 1, 2017, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced that he will not be among the candidates running in the Special Election for the US Senate seat that was vacated when Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) resigned to assume a post as US Attorney General for the Trump Administration. … Continued
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May 2, 2017

Republican Assembly to meet Sunday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Due to the severe weather conditions on Sunday, April 30, across the State today, the Alabama Republican Assembly rescheduled their state meeting to Sunday May 7th at Jim and Nicks Barbecue from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The Republican Assembly announced, “We will be discussing our strategies for upcoming … Continued
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May 2, 2017