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Jeff Sessions addresses law enforcement symposium in Hoover

Monday, United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions (R) was in Hoover to address a Department of Justice National Public Safety Partnership Symposium. Sessions told the members of law enforcement gathered there, “We have your back and you have ours.” U.S. Attorney Jay Town, Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale (R-Jefferson County), Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 25, 2018

Lieutenant governor candidate Will Ainsworth makes massive ad buy

In a campaign that has yet to see any massive television ad buys, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Will Ainsworth is making the first big splash. Ainsworth campaign on Tuesday said it had made a television, digital and social media ad buy that totals in at more than $1 million — the most of any … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 26, 2018

Jefferson County constables train for crisis situations

Constables from Jefferson County were among hundreds of Law Enforcement Officers who participated in the National Constables and Marshals Association (NCMA) Training Conference in Orange Beach, Alabama, on April 3-6, 2018. The officers participated in Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training in multiple areas: including Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE), Hostage & Crisis … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 10, 2018

National Children’s Advocacy Center in Huntsville receives $2 million in DOJ grants

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter Friday, U.S. Attorney Jay Town announced that the Department of Justice has awarded grants totaling $2.1 million to the National Children’s Advocacy Center for the 2017 fiscal year. Town and NCAC Executive Director Chris Newlin said that the Huntsville Center is receiving the funding through the Office of Juvenile Justice … Continued

October 17, 2017

Senator Dial Calls on Board to Ignore Special Interests in Superintendent Selection

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— State Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) sent a letter on Wednesday, cautioning members of the State Board of Education to ignore the corrupting influence of special interest groups and legislators, who are working to influence the appointment of a new Superintendent of Education. In his letter Dial wrote, “I … Continued

Bill Britt

July 8, 2016

Byrne and Sewell Reintroduce the Workforce Development Tax Credits Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 15, US Representatives Bradley Byrne (R-Mobile) and Terri Sewell (D-Selma) have reintroduced the bipartisan Workforce Development Tax Credit Act. Congressman Byrne said in a written statement, “The workforce needs in the United States are rapidly changing, and skills training is becoming more important than ever before. That’s … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 17, 2015

Tighter Bail Bondsmen Requirements Bill Passes out of House Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the House Standing Committee on State Government Chairman Jamie Ison (R) from Mobile announced that the request for a public hearing for Senate Bill 319 is waived. Senate Bill 319 requires that professional bondsmen complete an initial instructional course and pass an examination prior to serving as a … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 8, 2013