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Alabama Republican Party asks Alabamians to hold State of the Union watch parties

Thursday, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan announced that President Donald J. Trump (R) will be addressing the nation and both Houses of Congress for the State of the Union address Tuesday night. The Trump campaign is asking that Republicans host their friends and families for State of the Union parties to view the President’s … Continued
January 31, 2020

Brooks says socialism is a failed economic system

Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, denounced the “Green New Deal” last Thursday that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, proposed. “Socialist Democrat’s so-called “Green New Deal” is a raw deal for Americans,” Brooks said. “The proposal amounts to a vague manifesto of radical Socialist Democrat policies that promises ‘massive government intervention’ and the ‘economic transformation’ of America. … Continued
February 14, 2019

Roby praises Trump for support of pro-life legislation

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, said that President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address included a call to action to pass the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, a bill that Roby cosponsored. “President Trump also offered a pro-life call to action in light of the heartbreaking news that has come out of New … Continued
February 13, 2019

Choosing greatness

Last week, President Donald Trump gave the State of the Union address to the nation. I can say that in all my time in Washington, this was the best State of the Union I have had the honor of attending, and it seems most Americans agree. The president’s message was clear: if we stop with … Continued
February 12, 2019

Terri Sewell holds Town Hall in Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, spoke to constituents at a town hall meeting at the historic Woodlawn High School in the City of Birmingham. Sewell said that as a member of Congress she has been willing to work across party lines to benefit the constituents … Continued
February 2, 2018

Alabama Congressional Delegation members all safe following train crash

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, several members of Alabama’s congressional delegation were involved in an accident when the train they were riding collided with a dump truck. There were injuries and one fatality, but all of Alabama’s delegation were unharmed. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said on Twitter, “I’m thankful members of Congress who … Continued
February 1, 2018

House passes bill allowing for additional county economic development tax incentives

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill that will enable additional tax incentives. The bill was negotiated as a part of the deal to land the Toyota-Mazda plant in Limestone County. President Donald Trump was so impressed with the announcement that he included it in his State … Continued
January 31, 2018

Alabama leaders largely enthusiastic following Trump’s State of the Union speech

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, President Donald Trump delivered an upbeat State of the Union speech that was well received by conservatives. “Tonight, President Trump made clear his commitment to the American people and to improving the quality of life for everyone. By protecting our borders, strengthening our military and creating an environment … Continued
January 31, 2018

Trump’s State of the Union Address is Tuesday night

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter President Donald Trump will address a special joint session of Congress tonight.  The speech will be carried by all cable news networks as well as the four major broadcast TV networks and news talk radio stations across the country. “President Trump will address a joint session of Congress tomorrow … Continued
January 30, 2018