Beth Clayton

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry hosted a reception Friday night at the Fathoms Lounge at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza during the Young Republican National Federation’s annual convention. According to an interview with The Huffington Post, the organization sought a spot on the official program, but … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Alabama State Department of Education is hosting a MEGA conference in Mobile on July 15 aimed to educate more than 2,400 teachers and administration on their PLAN 2020. “It is an exciting time in education in Alabama as the transition is made to PLAN 2020 with the vision of Every Child … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Wells Griffith joined the growing list of candidates seeking to run for the first congressional district following the resignation of Congressman Jo Bonner. Griffith will run in the special election primary against seven other Republican candidates and one Independent. Griffith worked for two years as the Deputy Chief-of-Staff to the … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Representative Darrio Melton will host a campaign kick-off event to announce his intention to run for reelection for a second term in the State House. Melton was elected in 2010 to represent the 67th district, which covers all of Dallas County and parts of Perry County. So far, no … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Alabama Department of Education Executive Board elected a new Vice President Pro Tem at their monthly Executive Board meeting on Tuesday. Dr. Charles Elliot (R-Decatur) was elected Vice President Pro Tem, while Ella Bell (D-Montgomery) was reelected as President Pro Tem. Elliot will replace Stephanie Bell (R-Montgomery). Mary … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Alabama State Department of Education Executive Board will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Gordon Persons Building. The Executive Board’s work session will immediately follow the board meeting. The first item on the agenda for the Executive Board meeting will be the election of the Vice President and … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley has filed his first monthly campaign finance report, showing a total of $422,500.00 in contributions, much of which came from large contributions from notable businesses, individuals and PACs. Of the $422,500 in contributions, 86.39 percent–or $365.000–came from contributions larger than $10,000. In his monthly report, Bentley claimed … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The 2013 National Convention of the Young Republican National Federation will convene in Mobile this weekend at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel. Event guests include several notable Alabama Republicans, including Congresswoman Martha Roby, Senator Jeff Sessions and Governor Robert Bentley, and Kansas Congressman Kevin Yoder. According to the convention … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Another candidate has entered the race to replace Congressman Jo Bonner in the first district. Daniel Dyas has joined the list of candidates who plan to compete for the position in a special election. Dyas, a Fairhope builder, has joined the list of six Republicans and one independent who … Continued