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Matt Fridy files to run for House District 73

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Matt Fridy has filed to run for house district 73, a new district in Shelby County. Fridy, a Montevallo attorney, was endorsed to replace Bill Armistead as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party by Governor Robert Bentley, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) and Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey. … Continued
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June 20, 2013

Failing schools list released, Department of Revenue weighs in

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter Failing Schools as Defined by the AAA2013 Schools in the Lowest 6 % of Schools at Least 3 of the Past 6 Years MONTGOMERY— The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) releases long-awaited list of schools who are classified as “failing” under the Alabama Accountability Act. The list was … Continued
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June 19, 2013

England addresses Birmingham Young Democrats

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM–Representative Christopher England (D-Tuscaloosa) addressed the Birmingham Young Democrats Monday night at their June meeting. England spoke about the history of the Alabama Democratic Party, how he got his start in politics and the issues that will come up during the 2014 elections. Most notably, England spoke about the … Continued
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June 19, 2013

Regina Benjamin stepping down as US Surgeon General

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter Mobile native Regina Benjamin has announced she will step down as US Surgeon General, effective next month. Benjamin was appointed to the US Surgeon General position by President Barack Obama in 2009. She is well known in south Alabama for her work establishing a rural health care clinic in … Continued
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June 14, 2013

VictoryLand, Farrakhan and Voting Rights on the State House steps

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford announced his support for protection of section five of the Voting Rights Act at a press conference on the state house steps. Ford was joined by Rose Sanders, wife of state Senator Hank Sanders (D-Selma), and supporters from Macon County who spoke in support of … Continued
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June 13, 2013

Miranda Joseph announces candidacy for state auditor

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Miranda Joseph has announced her intent to run for state auditor to replace Samantha Shaw. Joseph is the county chair of the Shelby County Democratic Party. She is one of three candidates currently in the race, along with attorney Ray Bryan and Adam Thompson, both running as Republicans. Currently, … Continued
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June 12, 2013

Michael Gladden announces candidacy for Nordgren’s seat

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY-—Michael Gladden announced this week that he will run as a Democrat to represent the 29th district in the Alabama House of Representatives. Gladden is from Gadsden, Ala., and will run against incumbent Becky Nordgren (R-Gadsden) if she seeks re-election. At this point, Gladden does not have a primary … Continued
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June 10, 2013

Governor signs Medicaid reform into law

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley signed legislation into law yesterday that would reform Medicaid in Alabama. The Governor was joined by the SB340s sponsors, Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper) and Representative Jim McClendon (R-Springville). The law will establish regional care organizations (RCOs) to manage patient care, however it excludes pharmacies, dentists and … Continued
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June 7, 2013

Secretary of State unveils new electronic filing system

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Secretary of State’s office held a public demonstration yesterday on the new electronic filing system for Political Action Committees (PACs) and candidates. Since Secretary of State Beth Chapman was out of the state on business, a representative from her office lead the demonstration. The new system “requires electronic … Continued
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June 6, 2013