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McConnell’s Foreign Companies Raise Questions 

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Exotic locations, pirates on the high-seas, and a run for the US Senate sounds like an adventure novel, but a closer look at Senate candidate Jonathon McConnell’s business interests, raises questions about foreign registries and campaign disclosures. McConnell has failed to meet required federal election deadlines, and left out … Continued
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February 11, 2016

Shelby Campaign Goes Negative Against McConnell

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For weeks, Jonathan McConnell has been making accusation after accusation against incumbent US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama).  McConnell has accused Shelby of using his position to enrich himself and his friends.  Despite Shelby’s near perfect conservative voting score record from the American Conservative Union, McConnell has denounced Shelby as … Continued
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February 11, 2016

Lottery: The Easiest Vote is to “Let the People Vote”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A packed room on the third floor of the State House was the scene for a public hearing, on a constitutional amendment that would change State law prohibiting a lottery. The Alabama 1901 Constitution specifically forbids a State lottery. Sen. Jim McClendon’s bill is written to allow the people … Continued
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February 11, 2016
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Primary Predictions: Not Much Change Expected

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers We are only a few weeks away from our March 1st primary. We have an early primary date this year due to the fact that we are in the SEC Presidential Primary. Therefore, we will have some say in who will be the GOP and Democratic nominees. Indeed, the … Continued
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February 10, 2016

Shelby Says Ground-based Midcourse Defense System is Critical

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, February 07, 2016 US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) released a statement condemning North Korea’s illegal rocket launch and highlighting the importance of modernizing and expanding America’s homeland missile defense system. Senator Shelby said, “The North Korean regime continues to expand and improve its missile and nuclear programs. … Continued
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February 8, 2016

Clinton to Open Birmingham Headquarters on Saturday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) essentially tied in Iowa with Mrs. Clinton getting the technical victory from a series of fortuitous coin tosses.  Senator Sanders is expected to win Tuesday’s New Hampshire Primary because the small New England state borders Sanders’ Vermont. Sec. … Continued
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February 5, 2016

U.S. Senate Candidates Speak in Trussville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, February 4, the Republican Women of Trussville (RWOT) held a forum for the candidates running for US Senate in the March 1 Republican Primary. Former State Senator Shadrack McGill (R-Woodville) said that he is 40 years old and has been married to his wife, Heather for 16 years. … Continued
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February 5, 2016

Republican Senate Caucus Introduces Agenda for 2016 Session

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—At a press conference on Wednesday, the Republican Caucus laid out its theme of this year’s agenda: “Continuing Positive Progress.” The priorities for the 2016 Session include, economic growth, protecting children and families, and education pay raises. President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) and Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed … Continued
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February 4, 2016

Marsh Addresses Lottery, Budget, Education Bills

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) said on Tuesday that his understanding was that the Senate was “not in the mood” for tax increases, and that with a $43 million estimated deficit in the General Fund Budget a lottery was an option. Marsh said, “All options are a possibility, … Continued
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February 3, 2016

Alabama Republican Assembly Endorses Shelby, Young, Gerritson, and DiChiara

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, January 30, the membership of the Alabama Republican Assembly met to consider their endorsements in the March 1, Republican Party. The conservative group endorsed incumbent US Senator Richard Shelby (R) for six more years in the US Senate; while endorsing Congressional challengers: Larry DiChiara, Becky Gerritson, and … Continued
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February 1, 2016