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Special Supreme Court denies APR’s request in Moore case

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter To fully understand the investigation and permanent suspension of Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore by the Court of the Judiciary, The Alabama Political Reporter filed a Motion to Intervene and Unseal Court records about the case on October 19, 2016. In a 4-3 decision on February 3, … Continued
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February 6, 2017

Bentley and Lathan Praise Gorsuch Nomination

By Brandon Moseley Tuesday, January 31, 2017 President Donald J. Trump (R) announced his nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision has continued to draw praise from Alabama’s leaders, most of whom are Republicans. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said in a statement on Twitter, “A champion of religious liberties, … Continued
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February 6, 2017

Same-sex marriage fight loses the State more than $300,000

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — State officials’ fight to keep marriage equality from coming to Alabama has culminated in a $300,000 bill for taxpayers — with little to show for it. Last month, the Attorney General’s office agreed to pay a total of $315,000 to attorneys representing a gay couple in the case … Continued
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February 3, 2017

Gorsuch is a popular choice with Alabama elected leaders

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 31, 2017, President Donald J. Trump announced that US Appeals Court Judge Neil Gorsuch is his pick to fill the US Supreme Court opening created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Gorsuch was a popular choice for Alabama’s elected leaders. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) released … Continued
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February 1, 2017
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Pro-life policies in the spotlight

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last Friday, thousands of people arrived in Washington, DC to march for an important cause: pro-life policies. The annual March for Life brings together people from all different backgrounds: Democrats and Republicans, men and women, young and old, southerners and northerners. This year’s march was especially notable as Vice President Mike … Continued
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January 31, 2017

March for Life Held in Washington

By Brandon Moseley Friday, January 27, 2016 thousands of Pro-Life advocates marched on Washington D.C. urging that abortions be limited and that the controversial Roe versus Wade U.S. Supreme Court decision be overturned. U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) said on social media, “The March for Life is happening in Washington today. This cause … Continued
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January 30, 2017

Pryor named as finalist for Supreme Court

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 24, 2017, former Alabama Attorney General William H. “Bill” Pryor Jr. (R), currently an eleventh circuit appeals court judge, was named as one of the finalists to fill the US Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of conservative jurist, Antonin Scalia Trump told reporters on Wednesday, … Continued
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January 26, 2017

Moore says he will accept appointment to Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Thursday, January 12, 2017, suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) told WIAT that he will accept Governor Robert Bentley’s appointment to the United States Senate, should he be chosen. “I would be honored to accept such a position, if offered,” Moore said. “I think that I have the qualifications … Continued
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January 16, 2017

Brewbaker bill will end judicial override in capital murder cases

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In Alabama, even when a jury recommends someone only receive life in prison, a trial judge in a capital murder case can ignore that recommendation and impose the death penalty. Sen. Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery) wants to change this practice, known as “judicial override.” “The US Supreme Court has made … Continued
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January 9, 2017

APR’s Top 5 Under-reported stories of 2016

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Over the past year, APR has broken a number of prominent, statewide stories. While many of those have been picked up by other news outlets – some of them lifted nearly verbatim from APR’s website without attribution – a few stories have gone almost unnoticed and with little follow-up … Continued
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December 29, 2016