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Hansen calls for marijuana legalization

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 24, 2017, US Senate Candidate Michael Hansen released a statement calling for the legalization of marijuana.  This statement was in response to news reports that the Trump Administration plans to “crack down” on marijuana. Hansen said in a statement, “The news that Attorney General Jeff Sessions plans … Continued
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July 25, 2017

Strange and Sonny Perdue meet with Farmers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 21, 2017, US Senator Luther Strange (R) hosted US Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue  in Alabama in order to listen to concerns from farmers regarding the 2018 Farm Bill. Secretary Perdue addressed a packed room of farmers and agriculture industry leaders from across the State. Sen. Strange said. … Continued
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July 25, 2017

Peeples says that he will fight for education

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 2017, US Senate candidate Bryan Peeples (R) said on social media, “If you want someone to fight for you, your children, and their children, and all the rights of all the citizens, then get behind a frustrated citizen who will fight the hard fight for the people.” … Continued
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July 24, 2017

Congressman Lamar Smith endorses Brooks for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 21, 2017, US Representative Lamar Smith (R-Texas) endorsed Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) for United States Senate.  Congressman Smith has known Congressman Brooks since 2010, and the two have worked closely as members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and as staunch opponents of illegal immigration. Congressman Smith … Continued
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July 24, 2017

Citizens for Trump endorses Brinson

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 19, 2017, Citizens for Trump endorsed Dr. Randy Brinson for US Senate. Dr. Brinson accepted the endorsement at a rally which featured Colonel Mike McCalister (USA, Ret.) as guest speaker. Col. McCalister is a University Professor, former candidate for the US Senate from Florida, and a National … Continued
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July 21, 2017

Doug Jones says Sessions did the right thing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 20, 2017, Democratic candidate for US Senate Doug Jones said that Attorney General Jeff Sessions (R) did the right thing and the President was wrong; in his criticism of both the person and the office. Former US Attorney and Democratic US Senate Candidate Doug Jones calls on … Continued
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July 21, 2017

Alabama House Republican Caucus send thoughts, prayers to US Senator John McCain

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 20, 2017, Alabama House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) on Thursday released the following statement in response to reports that US Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) has been diagnosed with a glioblastoma brain tumor. Rep. Ledbetter said, “Sen. John McCain served his country with bravery and valor as … Continued
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July 20, 2017

Brooks, Moore, Pittman attend candidate forum in Northport

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 17, 2017, three challengers to US Senator Luther Strange debated at Billy’s Grill in Northport before a full crowd of 150. Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R), Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) and state Senator Trip Pittman (R-Montrose) all participated in the forum. The forum was co-sponsored … Continued
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July 20, 2017

Roby tells Senators to get to work

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 19, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Alabama) reacted to the Senate’s failure to repeal and replace Obamacare and chastised the Senate, saying that despite differing opinions and solutions, the Senate needs to come together to deliver results for the American people. Congresswoman Roby said in her videotaped … Continued
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July 20, 2017
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A curious case of Canarys

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It has become common to hear lawmakers say “BCA is the new AEA.” This statement refers to the fact that, under the leadership of convicted felon, former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, the Business Council of Alabama has risen to control the State’s Legislative agenda, much like the … Continued
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July 19, 2017