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Liberty Counsel Defends Moore Calls Charges Against Him “Baseless”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 28, 2016, the case of the Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) versus Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore was the most hyped-up, legal proceeding in State politics this year, outside of the Mike Hubbard trial, and it lasted just a few hours. There will be no verdict for ten … Continued
September 30, 2016

Moore Faces Trial

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 28, 2016, Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) will be fighting for his career in yet another trial before the Court of the Judiciary. The charges against the Chief Justice were brought by the Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC). The JIC is being widely criticized for their actions … Continued
September 26, 2016

Bentley, Strange Send Memo to Macon, Lowndes DAs, Sheriffs Re: Bingo

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A memorandum from the Office of the Governor dated September 20, 2016, informed the sheriffs and district attorneys for both Macon and Lowndes County of their responsibility to enforce State laws which “prohibit lotteries and gift enterprises, including electronic bingo.” The emailed memo signed by Gov. Robert Bentley and … Continued
September 23, 2016

Zeigler and Morrow Appeal Ruling to Alabama Supreme Court

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 15, Judge Greg Griffin dismissed a lawsuit by State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) and State Representative Johnny Mack Morrow (D-Red Bay), who are seeking to block a controversial Bentley Administration plan to build a extravagant Hotel and Conference Center at Gulf State Park. The pair are now … Continued
September 21, 2016

Court of Judiciary Rejects Moore’s Motion to Dismiss JIC Charges

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 8, 2016, Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) was in Court to ask the Alabama Court of the Judiciary to drop the charges which the Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) have brought against him. The motion for summary judgement was denied. The Court also denied a motion by … Continued
August 9, 2016

Clinton Comments on 51st Anniversary of Voting Rights Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, August 6, marked the 51st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Democratic Presidential nominee and former Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton (D) issued a statement in which she said she will fight to repair the Voting Rights Act. Former Secretary Clinton said, “Fifty-one years after the Voting … Continued
August 9, 2016

Sumter County Sheriff Removed for Misconduct

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 25, Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced that the Alabama Supreme Court has removed Sumter County Sheriff Tyrone Clark Sr. from office, following impeachment proceedings. AG Strange said, “Justice has been served. Alabamians rightfully expect their public officials to conduct their duties of office honestly and in … Continued
July 28, 2016

The Future of the Supreme Court at Stake

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers As we have watched and participated in the presidential foray this entire year, an equally important event occurred. The death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in February is a very important event in American government. Scalia’s unexpected death at 79 could affect the ideological tilt of the … Continued
July 27, 2016

Bentley Responds to Abortion Law Ruling

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 27, the United States Supreme Court ruled in “Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt” that a Texas law regulating abortion clinics goes too far. Alabama had a similar law. The Alabama law had already been ruled unconstitutional by Federal Judge Myron Thompson. After Monday’s ruling, Alabama Governor Robert … Continued
June 29, 2016