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Alabama Young Democrats Travel to San Antonio

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Eleven members of the Alabama Young Democrats are in San Antonio, Texas, at the Young Democrats of America biennial convention, hearing from nationally renowned speakers and attending training sessions. The convention is scheduled from Thursday afternoon until Sunday evening following the swearing-in of new national officers. The Castro brothers, … Continued
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August 12, 2013

Lawsuit Questions Redistricting Plan

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Several groups are suing the State of Alabama, arguing that the new legislative districts are discriminatory against black voters. The three-judge panel began hearing the case on Thursday, which is expected to last four to five days. The Alabama Legislative Black Caucus and the Alabama Association of Black County … Continued
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August 9, 2013

McCutcheon Launches Re-Election Campaign

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Representative Mac McCutcheon has announced that he will seek a third term to represent district 25 in the Alabama House of Representatives. The 25th district represents parts of Limestone and Madison counties. McCutcheon lives in Huntsville with his wife, Debbie. Together, they have two children and several grandchildren. He is … Continued
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August 7, 2013

College Democrats Attend National Convention

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Sam Gerard, a University of Alabama student, traveled to Washington, D.C., to represent Alabama at the College Democrats of America summer convention last weekend. More than 200 students from across the country met for the four-day program to discuss fundraising, communication strategies and organizing tactics to prepare to return … Continued
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August 6, 2013

Roger Bedford Leads Senate Democrats in Fundraising

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–State Senator Roger Bedford (D-Russellville) is leading the Democrats in the Senate in fundraising. In July alone, Bedford brought in $89,350 in contributions to support his reelection to represent the 6th district. A large portion of Senator Bedford’s money is from PAC contributions, including $5,000 contributions from several notable … Continued
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August 5, 2013

Dial Draws Primary Opponent

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) will face a primary opponent in the 2014 primary election for District 13. Dial has represented the district for 7 terms. The chairman of the Cleburne County Republican Party, Tim Sprayberry, will run against Dial to take over representation of the district. Dial will likely … Continued
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August 5, 2013

Bonner Resigns and Replacement Frontrunners Emerge

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Thursday, Representative Jo Bonner gave his farewell speech to Congress prior to his resignation, which takes effect at midnight on Friday. In his speech, Bonner talked about his experiences in Congress and thanked his colleagues and constituents. Bonner will take a position as Vice Chancellor within the University of … Continued
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August 2, 2013

Legislators should do the work they’re hired to do—Opinion

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter In the past three years of the Republican supermajority, the State House has become a revolving door for employment opportunities and climbing the corporate ladder. Since 2010, eight public servants have resigned in favor of more powerful or profitable positions. Of those eight, half stepped into appointed positions under … Continued
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August 1, 2013

Alabama AFL-CIO Responds to Bentley’s Anti-Union Comments

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Alabama AFL-CIO President Al Henley responded to Governor Bentley’s statements against attempts to organize at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, calling the Governor’s comments “sad, but certainly not surprising.” At the summer conference for the Economic Development Association of Alabama, Governor Bentley made it clear that allowing workers to … Continued
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July 31, 2013