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Strange meets with steel workers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 17, 2017, US Senator Luther Strange (R) was in Tuscaloosa following the Trump Administration’s $1 billion proposal to revitalize ailing infrastructure nationwide. Senator Strange met with steel workers at the Nucor Plate facility in Tuscaloosa. Sen. Strange said, “The President’s infrastructure plan has enormous potential to infuse … Continued

April 19, 2017

Bi-Partisan Suit Filed Over “Bentley’s Pet Project”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A bi-partisan civil lawsuit was filed in Montgomery County Circuit Court on Monday, to halt Gov. Robert Bentley’s “unconstitutionally and unlawfully” spending of State funds on the Gulf State Park Project. SEE FILING The complaint, filed on behalf of Democrat State Representative Johnny Mack Morrow (D-Red Bay) and Republican … Continued

July 26, 2016

Orr Says He Wants to Expose Donors

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Twin bills in the Alabama House and Senate would call for a Constitutional Amendment to “regulate the disclosure, raising, and spending of moneys to influence elections and governmental actions.” The constitutional amendment is the brainchild of Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), who says the primary purpose of the bill is … Continued

April 5, 2016

Judge Dismisses Zeigler Suit

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 17, 2015 Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin has dismissed the lawsuit by Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) and two taxpayers of Baldwin County. The trio had sued Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) as well as five Baldwin school officials. The Judge ruled that the … Continued

July 20, 2015

Shelby Votes for Senate Budget Proposal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, March 27, 2015, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that he voted in favor of the Senate Republican budget proposal which passed on a party-line vote. Since the House passed its budget resolution on Wednesday, the Senate’s vote today is the next step towards Congress completing its first … Continued

March 27, 2015

Sessions on Budget Deal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama was frustrated and deeply concerned by the budget deal process in the U.S. Senate. Sen. Sessions said in a written statement, “Senate and House budget resolutions were committed to Conference. They were not acted on. The result is legislation from Chairman Ryan … Continued

December 19, 2013

Roby Says She Never Wanted A Government Shutdown

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery said that she never wanted a government shutdown and expressed hope that the passage of the Pay our Military Act shows that Congress can work together even during a government shutdown. In an email to constituents over the weekend, Representative Roby wrote, “As … Continued

October 9, 2013

Shelby Urges Senate Not to Postpone National Flood Insurance Reforms

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama urged that the Senate not pass a provision which would postpone the implementation of risk based premiums for National Flood Insurance. The debate occurred during a meeting of the full Senate Appropriations Committee Thursday to discuss the markup of the fiscal year … Continued

July 22, 2013

Sessions Gratified that Senate Will Prepare a Budget

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama issued a statement on Wednesday in response to the announcement that the Senate’s Democratic Majority had finally agreed to offer a budget, something that Sen. Sessions had been demanding for almost four years. Sen. Sessions said, “I am gratified that Chairman Murray … Continued

January 29, 2013

Economists Warn Congress of Dangers of Fiscal Cliff Tax Increases

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Over 180 economists, including several working for Alabama institutions of Higher Learning warn Congress of severe economic repercussions if the nation falls off of the fiscal cliff and tax rates are raised during this very weak economic recovery. Dr. Keith Malone with the University of North Alabama, Dr. Stephen … Continued

December 13, 2012