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Farley Says He Can’t Support McCutcheon for Speaker

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 14, State Representative Allen Farley (R-McCalla) spoke to the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans at their regular monthly meeting at Sidebar on Birmingham’s Southside. When asked about the Speaker of the House race to replace disgraced former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, Rep. Farley said, “I cannot … Continued

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July 15, 2016

House Judiciary Committee Meets Friday On Recommendation for Special Counsel in Bentley Scandal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives Judiciary Committee will meet on Friday, July 15, to vote on approving the subcommittee choice for the special prosecutor to investigate the Bentley sex scandal. The Alabama House Judiciary Committee will meet on Friday, July 15, at 1:30 pm, in room 200 of the … Continued

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July 12, 2016

Opinion

We Get What We Deserve

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter I’m often criticized for picking on the Republican political leaders in Alabama. I’m accused of everything from being a Democrat to being a “libtard.” I admit to being a liberal. But I’m not a Democrat. I’m an Independent. I vote for Republicans and Democrats – whomever I deem best … Continued

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May 11, 2016

Franklin Graham Holds Rally in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 14, popular evangelist Franklin Graham was in Montgomery to urge the people of Alabama to pray for a spiritual renewal in this nation. A number of Alabama’s leaders attended the event at the state capital. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said, “It is great to have Franklin … Continued

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April 15, 2016

Spencer Collier Says that He Was Not Informed About Governor’s Use of Aircraft to Retrieve Wallet

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 13, former Secretary of ALEA, Spencer Collier, said that he was not informed about Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) use of a State helicopter to fly his wallet from Tuscaloosa to the Governor’s beach home, and never approved that flight. Former Secretary Collier said in a … Continued

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April 14, 2016

Ainsworth Introduces Recall Legislation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 5, the entire news world seemed to descend on Montgomery to cover the latest chapter in the Bentley/Mason sex scandal/abuse of power saga. Newscasts about the affair appeared across the country.  The legislature is bogged down, trying to decide what constitutes an impeachable offense in Alabama. … Continued

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April 11, 2016

Impeachment Hits a Speed Bump in Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, April 7, State Representative Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) was forced by criticism from his fellow legislature to withdraw the articles of impeachment resolution against embattled Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) in the powerful House rules committee. Rep. Henry will submit another resolution next week after rewriting it to … Continued

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April 8, 2016

Reaction to Bentley Scandal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Reactions to the allegations against Gov. Robert Bentley (R) and his top aide, Mrs. Rebekah Caldwell Mason, continue to pour in. State Senator Shay Shelnutt (R-Trussville) said, “Today I ask for two things. One I ask the people of Alabama to pray for our leaders and especially Governor Bentley … Continued

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March 25, 2016

Opinion

A Sad State of Affairs

By Katherine Green Robertson Alabama, is once again, making national news for all the wrong reasons. In this modern political era, our State has seen two governors face criminal convictions, one of whom remains in prison. Now, our Governor has been caught on tape confirming year-long rumors that he was unfaithful to his wife of … Continued

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March 25, 2016