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Northeast Alabama Young Republicans have new leadership

The Young Republicans of Northeast Alabama (YRNEA) announced that they have seated new leadership on their Executive Board. Dylan Smith and Lewis Pitchford will serve as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the organization, respectively. The YRNEA said in a statement that Smith and Pitchford bring impressive political resumes to YRNEA. Smith serves as Vice Chairman … Continued
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August 6, 2018

BCA is targeting Tim Wadsworth

The powerful Business Council of Alabama has endorsed challenger Richard “Bull” Corry, R-Oakman, in House District 14 over incumbent Tim Wadsworth, R-Arley. In addition, BCA’s PAC has donated $20,000 to Corry’s campaign. BCA said in a statement that, “Elections are a battle to ensure that a pro-jobs majority in the Legislature leads with a pro-jobs … Continued
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June 1, 2018

Committee gives favorable report allowing Jackson County voters to ban human land application of biosolids

Wednesday, the Senate County and Local Government Committee gave a favorable report on a bill allowing Jackson County voters to decide whether or not human waste solids can be applied to field in the county. House Bill 183, which has already passed the House of Representatives is sponsored by State Representative Tommy Hanes, R-Scottsboro. The … Continued
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March 22, 2018

Rep. Tommy Hanes co-sponsors bill to arm teachers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, in the wake of the disastrous Parkland High School shooting in  Florida that left 17 dead, State Rep. Tommy Hanes, R-Scottsboro, is co-sponsoring  a bill sponsored by Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, that would allow trained school staff to carry a firearm on campus to serve as a deterrent … Continued
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February 27, 2018

Hunting over bait bill gets favorable report

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the House Agriculture and Forestry Committee issued a favorable report to House Bill 21, which would authorize the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to sell a special license to Alabama hunters so that they can kill hogs and deer over bait. House Bill 21 is sponsored … Continued
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January 25, 2018

2018 Legislative Session just 92 days away

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Halloween is not here yet, and most people are just beginning their Christmas shopping list. That said, it is time to begin preparing for the 2018 Legislative Session. The 2018 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature begins early this year so that the members can go out and campaign … Continued
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October 9, 2017

More conservative elected officials endorse Moore

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the Judge Roy Moore for U.S. Senate Campaign announced that twenty more elected officials from both rural and urban areas of the state of Alabama had endorsed Moore. The campaign said that the announcement is demonstrative of the widespread, local support accumulating for Moore as he heads into … Continued
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September 15, 2017

Tommy Hanes announces he will run for second term

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 24, 2017, State Representative Tommy Hanes (R-Bryant) announced that he will seek a second term in the Alabama House of Representatives. Rep. Hanes announced, “I’m looking forward to returning to Montgomery so I can work on behalf of the great people of District 23. North Alabama’s been … Continued
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July 25, 2017