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Going nuclear: Big money, bigger risk, and political power on the line

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When a billion dollar out-of-state investment fund pays three times the starting price for a 40-year-old nuclear plant that has never produced one kilowatt of energy, there are reasons to explore events surrounding its purchase. The June 2016 issue of Popular Mechanics found that “nuclear development in the United … Continued
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June 6, 2017

Bentley leads team to Washington to lobby for new Healthcare law

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 20, 2017, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) was joined by Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia), State Senator Trip Pittman (R-Montrose), Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper), State Medicaid Commissioner Stephanie Azar, and key aides in Washington DC. The team is in Washington hoping to influence … Continued
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March 21, 2017
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Prison fellowship changes lives

By Sen. Cam Ward Life has its ups and downs. Sometimes only when we get outside of our own little bubble and experience something different can we truly appreciate all the challenges the world can offer. If we choose to hide our faces from uncomfortable subjects, it can lead to a much more narrow view … Continued
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February 13, 2017
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Pro-life policies in the spotlight

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last Friday, thousands of people arrived in Washington, DC to march for an important cause: pro-life policies. The annual March for Life brings together people from all different backgrounds: Democrats and Republicans, men and women, young and old, southerners and northerners. This year’s march was especially notable as Vice President Mike … Continued
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January 31, 2017
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The shape of things to come?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Several decisions over the next few weeks and months could significantly affect Alabama’s future for generations. Among these are, the appointment of Senator Jeff Sessions’ replacement, the Special Supreme Court’s ruling in Chief Justice Roy Moore’s appeal and the findings of the Montgomery Grand Jury concerning Governor Robert Bentley. Bentley … Continued
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December 26, 2016

1978: Gov. Wallace appoints Mrs. Allen to US Senate

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The last time a Governor of Alabama made an appointment to the US Senate was after the death of James Allen in 1978. Allen suffered a fatal heart attack on June 1, 1978, while vacationing with his wife, Maryon. A few days later Gov. George Wallace phoned Allen’s young … Continued
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December 5, 2016
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“Silent Cal” Said A Lot

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Ninety years ago, President Calvin Coolidge addressed many of the problems we face today, from widespread fear and intolerance to the threats against free speech, freedom of the press and equal protection under the law. For a man whose nickname was “Silent Cal,” he wrote volumes about our great … Continued
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October 13, 2016
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Working Together to Solve Problems

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Is it really as bad as it seems? That is a question I get all the time. People want to know if the partisanship and gridlock in Washington is actually like what they see on television. The short answer is no. The reality is Republicans and Democrats often work together … Continued
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July 11, 2016

AP Declares that Trump has Delegates Needed to Win the Nomination

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 26, the Associated Press (AP) reported that in their polling of the unbound Republican delegates the AP found that enough supported New York City billionaire businessman and reality TV star Donald Trump that he already has the 1237 delegates needed to win the Republican Presidential nomination on … Continued
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May 27, 2016

Washington Gets Trump Almost to 1200 Delegates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 24 Republican voters in Washington state went to the polls and gave Donald Trump 27 more delegates in his bid to win the Republican nomination. Trump now has 1196 delegates and is certain to pick up many more than the 41 that he needs to secure the … Continued
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May 25, 2016