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It’s not up for debate

By U.S. Rep. Martha Roby 45 years ago this month, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in Roe v. Wade to make abortion legal and available nationwide. While many abortion activists celebrate this infamous anniversary, it represents a particularly somber occasion for those of us who advocate for life – at all stages. … Continued
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January 22, 2018

Ivey appoints Brad Mendheim to Supreme Court

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey appointed Circuit Judge Brad Mendheim to fill a vacancy on the Alabama Supreme Court created by the resignation of Justice Glenn Murdock. “In appointing someone to serve on the Alabama Supreme Court, it is imperative to appoint someone with impeccable legal credentials and with … Continued
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January 21, 2018

Gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson calls for Medicaid work requirement

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, January 11, 2018, the Donald Trump Administration granted waivers to ten states (Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Utah and Wisconsin) from the federal government to implement work requirements for able-bodied Medicaid recipients.  Medicaid is an enormously expensive entitlement that costs both the states … Continued
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January 12, 2018

Tom Parker qualifies for chief justice

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Tom Parker was at Alabama Republican Party headquarters filing papers to qualify to run for chief justice. “I am known as a strong social conservative,” Parker told reporters. “With President Trump leading the fight to decentralize the federal regulatory state and restore our Tenth … Continued
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January 9, 2018
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Winners and Losers of Special Election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama garnered national and global attention from the U.S. Senate special election which vaulted Doug Jones into the U.S. Senate. There are a number of winners and losers from this election. The foremost winner is of course Doug Jones himself.  Jones has had a stellar legal career.  He has … Continued
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December 14, 2017

Alabama Society of CPAs endorses Justice Sellers for Supreme Court

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants endorsed Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Will Sellers ahead of the 2018 Republican primary. “I’m overwhelmed with the endorsement from the Alabama Society of CPAs,” Sellers said. “Accountants know first-hand of the need for a stable legal and regulatory environment for business … Continued
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December 8, 2017

Moore campaign threatens to sue anti-Moore super PAC Highway 31

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Roy Moore Senate campaign blasted an ad paid for by the Highway 31 super PAC as “patently false.” The campaign announced in a statement that they have issued cease and desist letters demanding that television stations remove the ad from the air immediately. The letter specifically calls out … Continued
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December 7, 2017

Marked sample ballots found in Bullock County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Secretary State John Merrill announced the discovery of marked sample ballots being distributed to voters in Bullock County on Tuesday. “On Friday, December 1, 2017, at approximately 5:10 PM, Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill received a report from an official at the Roy Moore Campaign team indicating that there … Continued
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December 6, 2017

Pro-Jones PAC is not disclosing its donors, the FEC has been asked to investigate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Baldwin County businessman Kevin Spriggs has asked the Federal Election Commission to investigate a Super PAC that is spending large amounts against Republican senate candidate Roy Moore but is not showing any donations. Spriggs made the request to FEC Chairman Mathew Peterson Monday. “Mr. Commissioner – As a resident … Continued
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December 5, 2017