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Shelby applauds Senate passage of bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act

Monday the U.S. Senate’s passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 85 to 10. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) praised the Senate for voting to pass the NDAA. “It is vital to our national security that the United States military is highly trained, well-equipped, and properly funded to protect our nation … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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June 19, 2018

Independent, third-party candidates on ballot

Last Tuesday, both major parties held their primaries to decide who they want on the November ballot. Tuesday was also the deadline for minor parties and Independent candidates to qualify for the November 6 general election ballot. No Independent or third party candidates will be running for any statewide races on the fall general election … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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June 12, 2018

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Inside the Statehouse: Buck’s pocket

You voted Tuesday on a crowded ballot. Historically, in Alabama we have voted more heavily in our Governor’s race year than in a presidential year. That is probably because we were more interested in the local sheriff and probate judge’s races, which run in a gubernatorial year, than who is president. The old adage, “all politics is … Continued

Steve Flowers

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June 6, 2018

Alabama Senate race results

On Tuesday, Alabama voters went to the polls to select who they want representing their party in the state legislature. There were a number of competitive primary battles to watch on Tuesday. In the Republican Primary: In district 2 former state Senator Tom Butler won the Republican primary with 66 percent of the vote. Madison … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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June 6, 2018

BCA’s Canary pumps money into Senate race pushing candidate to go negative

One of the most closely watched state Senate races is the Republican primary to fill the seat being vacated by independent-thinking Republican maverick Sen. Dick Brewbaker. The showdown for Senate District 25 is between Vice Chair Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker and Montgomery attorney Will Barfoot. Walker was appointed to the county commission by disgraced … Continued

Bill Britt

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May 28, 2018

US Senate passes VA Mission Act with Jones, Shelby support

Wednesday, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the VA Mission Act of 2018 with the support of both senators from Alabama. The bill passed in the House of Representatives last week and the Senate today by a vote of 92-5. It will now head to the president’s desk for his signature. “I am honored to … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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May 24, 2018

Roy Moore endorses Tim Sprayberry for State Senate

Roy Moore, a former U.S. Senate GOP candidate, endorsed Tim Sprayberry for an open state senate seat, which is vacant because incumbent Sen. Gerald Dial is not seeking another term. Moore said in a letter that, “This is to recommend for your consideration Tim Sprayberry for the vacant seat in Senate District 13 in the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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May 18, 2018

Army asks for $182 billion during Shelby subcommittee hearing

Tuesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, conducted a subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2019 funding request and budget justification for the U.S. Army. Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretar of the Army, and General Mike A. Milley, Chief of Staff of the Army, testified before the Subcommittee. Shelby questioned Esper and General Milley on … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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May 16, 2018

Rusty Glover campaigns for lieutenant governor in Birmingham

State Sen. Rusty Glover, R-Semmes, asked the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans on Thursday for their votes in his race for lieutenant governor. Glover was at Sidebar, a restaurant, in Birmingham. Glover said that he has served in the Alabama House of Representatives and has served three terms in the state Senate. “I was outspent 3 … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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May 14, 2018