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Sprayberry promotes weigh stations as alternative to gas tax increase

Rising fuel efficiency in today’s automobiles means that the state’s fuel taxes do not generate sufficient revenue to do all of the desired road and bridge work that state and local government would like to see done. The Alabama Business Council of Alabama has been promoting an increase in the state’s fuel taxes to pay … Continued
May 23, 2018

Roy Moore endorses Tim Sprayberry for State Senate

Roy Moore, a former U.S. Senate GOP candidate, endorsed Tim Sprayberry for an open state senate seat, which is vacant because incumbent Sen. Gerald Dial is not seeking another term. Moore said in a letter that, “This is to recommend for your consideration Tim Sprayberry for the vacant seat in Senate District 13 in the … Continued
May 18, 2018

Alabama Republicans narrowly decide against censuring Shelby

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republican executive committee members angry at U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, for abandoning Roy Moore in December’s general election launched an unsuccessful effort to have Shelby censured by his own party. Passing resolutions only require a simple majority vote of the 550 member Alabama Republican Executive Committee. Resolutions … Continued
February 26, 2018

Moore supporters seek revenge against Sen. Shelby

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A group of Judge Roy Moore’s supporters is planning to introduce a resolution to censure Alabama’s U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby because he publicly stated that he “couldn’t vote for Roy Moore,” as reported by Politico on Saturday. It’s no small irony that a faction of the Alabama Republican Executive … Continued
January 15, 2018

Mike Sparks announces his candidacy in Senate District 13

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Michael “Mike” Sparks, the director of the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, announced that he will be a candidate for the Republican nomination for the Alabama state Senate District 13. “I’m thrilled to be making this announcement,” Sparks said. “Our elected officials work for us, but I think … Continued
September 20, 2017

Republican leadership gathers in Troy for summer meeting

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, Republicans from across Alabama gathered at Troy University in Troy for the summer meeting of the Alabama Republican Executive Committee. Rick Dearborn, who is the deputy chief of staff for the Trump White House was the featured speaker at the event. Dearborn was formerly Senator Jeff Sessions’ chief … Continued
September 1, 2017

Opposition to Bentley’s Confederate Flag Removal is Trying to Organize

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday June 24, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) ordered all Confederate flags to be removed from State grounds.  There was no vote of the people, no public hearings, no court case, no vote of the Alabama Legislature.  Gov. Bentley just gave the order and workers began immediately … Continued
June 25, 2015

Dial Says Term Dedicated to Making Alabama “Even Better”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—Longtime member of the Alabama State Senate Gerald Dial (R from Lineville) announced in a written statement on Monday, November 11 that this term will be his last in the State legislature. Sen. Dial said in a statement, “Winning this election by my biggest margin ever of my career … Continued
November 12, 2014

Don’t Let Facts Influence The Vote

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter There will be no tanks on the streets, or soldiers with weapons locked and loaded as we go to the polls on Tuesday. The only weapon of war that will have been used against the voters of our State, will be propaganda. This killing machine poisons the mind and … Continued
June 2, 2014

State Troopers Endorse Dial

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Senator Gerald Dial’s (R-Lineville) campaign received some welcome news when the political arm of the Alabama State Troopers Association recognized Sen. Dial for his support and endorsed the veteran State Senator in the June 3rd Republican Primary. The Alabama State Trooper Association is comprised of current and retired … Continued
May 5, 2014