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Alabama Remembers Jeremiah Denton

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, March 28th, former Alabama Senator Jeremiah Denton (R) passed away. Senator Denton was also a U.S. Navy Admiral and aviator who was shot down over North Vietnam in 1965 during the Vietnam War.  Sen. Denton endured years of mistreatment as a Prisoner Of War (P.O.W.).  During a … Continued
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April 1, 2014

“Carly’s Law” Passes Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate passed in a 34 to 0 legislation allowing medication made from cannabidoil extracted from the Marijuana plant to be prescribed as treatment for children with severe disabilities. “Carly’s Law” was sponsored by Senator Paul Sanford (R) from Huntsville. The bill has been vigorously promoted … Continued
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March 14, 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

Sessions Critical of Obama’s Budget

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama declared on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 that the $4 trillion Obama 2015 budgets is, “An Open Declaration That Reality Doesn’t Matter.” U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions issued a written statement on Tuesday following the release of President Barack Obama’s fiscal year 2015 budget … Continued
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March 5, 2014

Republican Winter Dinner

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Republican Party announced on Friday that U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama will be the featured speaker at the Republican Party’s annual Winter Dinner. Sen. Sessions will update the gathered Republicans on what is happening in Washington and the Alabama GOP will honor U.S. Representatives Spencer Bachus … Continued
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February 17, 2014

Republicans Eye Increasing Hold on AL Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The State Senate is locked firmly in the hands of a Republican Supermajority and the Alabama Republican Super-Majority hopes that it stays that way. Qualifying for the Senate and all other offices in the state of Alabama closed at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. To this point here is what … Continued
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February 10, 2014

Democrats Challenge Republicans Hold On State Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The State Senate is locked firmly in the hands of a Republican Super-Majority but the Alabama Democratic Party is hoping that that changes in the near future.  Qualifying for the Senate and all other offices in the state of Alabama closed at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Democrats have … Continued
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February 10, 2014

Livingston Qualifies For Alabama Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Businessman Steve Livingston has qualified as a Republican candidate for the Alabama Senate in District 8. Livingston said in a prepared statement, ìI am excited to be an official candidate.  I am not a career politician.  I am a first time candidate and I have been a successful small … Continued
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February 10, 2014

Latest Update on State Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The State Senate is locked firmly in the hands of a Republican Super-Majority and the Alabama Republican Super-Majority hopes that it stays that way.  Qualifying for the Senate and all other offices in the state of Alabama closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. To this point here is what … Continued
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February 7, 2014