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Millions of dollars’ worth of bluster

We Dare to Spend Millions of Taxpayer Dollars Unsuccessfully Defending Our Rights.
October 24, 2021

We dare tilt at windmills

Alabama’s state motto is “We Dare Defend Our Rights.” You’ll see it at practically every rest area welcoming visitors to our state. It’s a lie, though. I have my own twist on the motto: “We Dare Defend Our Wrongs.” Because, indeed, that’s what Alabama’s history is all about – defending lost, ugly causes against the … Continued
April 4, 2019

Once again, we dare defend our wrongs

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter How many times is Alabama going to go down this well-traveled road? We’re like a Twilight Zone episode. Or many of them. Our state is beautiful; the people generally are wonderful. We smile and say hi as we pass each other on the street. Alabama is a great place … Continued
February 8, 2018

A Journalism License Would Cast Shadow Over Profession

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Senate President Del Marsh’s (R from Anniston) controversial proposal that the Alabama State legislature can limit access to only those reporters that meet his definition of what a journalist is would cast a shadow over how reporters do their job. Most people have jobs, they have families, they … Continued
December 11, 2014

House Passes Gun Rights Amendment to Alabama Constitution

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter With just four days to go in the 2012 Alabama Legislative Session Alabama House Republicans passed the last plank in their “We Dare Defend our Rights” platform that the Caucus had promoted prior to the Session’s beginning. House Bill 8 would guarantee Alabama citizens a right to have guns … Continued
May 1, 2013

Alabama Citizens for Life Focus on Women’s Health and Safety Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Citizens for Life is asking their members to contact members of the Senate Rules Committee urging them to vote “Yes” on the Women’s Health and Safety Act, HB 57, and place the bill on the Special Order Calendar for the full Senate. The Alabama Legislative Watchdogs have … Continued
March 11, 2013

Medicare Fraud Reduction Act Passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, another plank of the Alabama House Republican Caucus’s “We Dare Defend Our Rights” Agenda passed in the Alabama House of Representatives. The Medicaid Fraud Reduction Act of 2013, HB 110, was sponsored by Alabama State Representative Jim McClendon (R) from Springville. The ‘Alabama Political Reporter’ talked with … Continued
February 22, 2013

McClendon Says Medicaid Fraud Bill Would Increase Resources

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, ‘The Alabama Political Reporter’ talked with Alabama State Representative Jim McClendon (R) from Springville about his bill, The Medicaid Fraud Reduction Act of 2013, HB 110.  Rep. McClendon said that HB 110, “Is a very good bill.” State Representative McClendon said that over the last five years … Continued
February 18, 2013

Senate Passes Plans To Repay Alabama Trust Fund

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed a bill to pay back the Alabama Trust Fund (ATF).  The Alabama House of Representatives have already passed their version of the ATF repayment plan, House Bill 94. Senator Bryan Taylor (R) from Prattville who sponsored the bill in the Senate said on Facebook, “Proud … Continued
February 15, 2013