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Palmer Calls Trump a Megalomaniac

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) spoke to a crowd of 38 members of the Republican Women of Shelby County (RWSC) on Saturday, July 18.  While Congressman Palmer did not get into which Republican Presidential candidate he preferred, he did blast GOP Primary contender Donald Trump, the billionaire developer/television … Continued
July 20, 2015

Quinn Hillyer Addresses Republican Women of Shelby County on Common Core

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, May 17, columnist and Former Congressional Candidate Quinn Hillyer (R) spoke to the Republican Women of Shelby County about efforts to pass legislation to repeal the controversial Alabama College and Career Ready Standards that are aligned with the Common Core. Hillyer said of Common Core, “This is … Continued
May 18, 2015

Republican Candidates Join Bentley in Columbiana as Election Draws Near

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, May 31, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) headlined a campaign event in Columbiana.  This small town in Shelby County is where the longtime Tuscaloosa dermatologist grew up.  Bentley was welcomed back by the Columbiana High School band and over 500 enthusiastic supporters and admirers, who gathered in … Continued
June 2, 2014

Sewell Concerned that Legislation to Amend Voting Rights Act Does Not Go Far Enough

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell issued a statement opposing H.R 3899, which was introduced in the House of Representatives to amend the Voting Rights of 1965. The 2014 amendment is in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Shelby County v. Holder: Representative Sewell said, “While I am … Continued
January 27, 2014

Shelby County Legislative Delegation Says State Faces Many Challenges

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the Shelby County Legislative Delegation met with constituents and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce in Pelham. The 2014 Chamber Chair is Regions executive, Bill Keller.  Keller said that the Chamber is planning to hold candidate forums in both the 2014 primary and general elections. The town … Continued
January 13, 2014

Cam Ward Addresses Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at Legislative Town Hall

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the Shelby County Legislative Delegation met with constituents and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce in Pelham.  The town hall meeting occurred just days prior to the 2014 State Legislative Session. Each legislator present was given a few minutes to introduce themselves and then the event was … Continued
January 9, 2014

The Shelby County Legislative Delegation Holds Town Hall With Chamber of Commerce

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the Greater Shelby County Governmental Affairs Work Group is hosting a town hall meeting with the Shelby County Legislative Delegation in Pelham.  The town hall meeting provides Shelby County businesses and residents with the opportunity to meet with the County’s State Legislative Delegation prior to the 2014 … Continued
January 8, 2014

Fridy Announces Two Campaign Co-Chairmen

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday Matt Fridy (R), who is running for the Alabama House of Representatives for District 73, announced that Jack Gray and Hal “Hewy” Woodman have agreed to be Co-Chairmen on his campaign.  Fridy also announced the formation of a Helena Campaign Committee. Fridy said, “I am proud to … Continued
November 20, 2013

Shaver Joins Crowded District 43 Republican Field

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Miss Alabama Amie Beth Shaver (R) announced late last week that she was seeking the Alabama House of Representatives seat in District 43. Shaver released a video message on Facebook and Twitter as well as a press statement announcing her candidacy for Alabama State House District 43. Amie … Continued
November 11, 2013

Fridy to Address Rainy Day Patriots

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Rainy Day Patriots are holding their monthly meeting at the Homewood Public Library on Thursday at 6:30 pm and this month’s special guest will by Republican state house candidate, Matt Fridy. Fridy is a former Chairman of the Shelby County Republican Party, a former member of the Alabama … Continued
October 15, 2013