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Sewell votes for bill to try to prevent foreign interference in future elections

Wednesday Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-Selma) voted for H.R. 4617, the SHIELD Act (Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for A Lasting Democracy Act). The legislation is intended to protect against foreign interference in America’s elections, including by foreign governments. “There is nothing more fundamental to the strength of our democracy than the sanctity of our … Continued

Brandon Moseley

October 24, 2019

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Byrne announces implementation of new Medicare wage index rule

Tuesday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said that “Alabama’s hospitals will begin receiving significantly higher Medicare reimbursements” implementation of the Trump Administration’s final rule governing the Medicare wage index. “With the wage index rule going into effect today, communities across Alabama can rejoice that their continued access to local medical care is safer,” Rep. Byrne said. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

October 2, 2019

Rogers says that Democrats refuse to do anything to fix the border crisis

Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Friday praising the Trump Administration’s efforts to secure the border. Rogers urged his fellow House colleagues to vote against S. J. Res. 54, which would reject the Trump Administration’s border security emergency declaration. “In the last year, nearly one … Continued

Brandon Moseley

October 1, 2019

Opinion

Trump administration corruption shouldn’t surprise anyone in Alabama

Congratulations, America, the Trump administration has done it! In less than one presidential term, Trump and his assorted band of goons, drifters, conmen and carnival barkers have managed to turn the United States of America into a larger version of Alabama. Now all of you can get a little taste of the incompetency, corruption, ignorance, … Continued

Josh Moon

September 26, 2019

Department head claims no prior relationship with man who received nearly million dollar education contract

Three years ago, a former governor, a powerful association head, a lawmaker and a lobbyist organized a plan to take over Alabama’s education system according to those involved. It failed, but the seeds of that scheme, as well as most of the players, are still in place and at least some of those same individuals … Continued

Bill Britt

September 20, 2019

AG Marshall supports rollbacks on school lunch nutrition

Many children in Alabama get less healthy school lunches after the Trump administration’s rollback of rules that had set nutritional standards. Alabama’s Attorney General Steve Marshall favors lower standards for the state’s school children’s lunches, as well. Meanwhile, Alabama’s children are ranked 9th highest in rates of obesity in the nation. Advocates for healthier lunches … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 18, 2019

Opinion

Unemployment rates at remarkably low record-breaking numbers

During the late summer, it was revealed that Alabama’s economy set records for the number of people employed along with the lowest unemployment rate in decades. Figures released in August had the state with a record–breaking 3.3 percent unemployment percentage. The numbers indicate a continued upward trend with 57,000 more people employed than at the same … Continued

Steve Flowers

September 18, 2019

Nikki Haley will be featured speaker at Faulkner University’s annual benefit dinner

Wednesday it was announced that former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley will be the keynote speaker at the annual Faulkner University’s Annual Benefit Dinner in Montgomery. Women and history will be recognized at this year’s Faulkner University Annual Benefit Dinner. Nikki R. Haley is the former United States Permanent Representative to the United … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 5, 2019

Trump administration plans to kick 3.1 million off of SNAP benefits

A change proposed Wednesday by the Trump administration could take away food assistance for 3.1 million vulnerable Americans. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, helps feed 36.3 million Americans, according to the United States Department ofAgriculture. That’s down from the 47.6 million who received that help just after the Great Recession. Agriculture Secretary Sonny … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

July 26, 2019

The Conversation: Impact of climate change in Alabama

Editor’s note: This is the second installment in APR’s yearlong series on climate change in Alabama. See our first story: Introduction: Impact of climate change in Alabama. Eddie Burkhalter is a staff writer at Alabama Political Reporter and a fellow at the Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship. The program is a partnership between the Poynter … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

July 23, 2019