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Commissioner John McMillan qualifies to run for state Treasurer

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter John McMillian qualified to run for state treasurer Monday after much speculation where he would go after his tenure as commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. McMillian, in a statement, said the decision was fueled by a desire to preserve Alabama’s financial resources. “As the grandfather of two teenagers, I … Continued

January 23, 2018

Breaking from his party, Doug Jones votes for short-term funding bill citing CHIP funding

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Recently sworn-in U.S. Sen. Doug Jones voted for a short-term funding of the federal government on Friday despite his party’s overwhelming rejection of the bill. Jones said his reasons for voting for the bill relied heavily on its funding of the Children Health Insurance Program and more specifically its … Continued

January 21, 2018

State offices to reopen noon Thursday after winter storm recedes

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Ivey’s office announced that state offices will reopen noon on Thursday after winter conditions in the area subside. Government offices around the state were closed on Wednesday after Ivey issued a state of emergency for the coming winter storm. Alabamians were greeted with a winter storm early Wednesday … Continued

January 17, 2018

US Rep. Martha Roby hires new communications director

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Rep. Martha Roby hired a new communications director after the departure of former Director Todd Stacy earlier this year. Emily Taylor-Johnson, Roby’s former press secretary, was promoted to the position on Tuesday. Taylor-Johnson jointed Roby’s office after serving various communication positions in Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby’s office. “Emily … Continued

January 17, 2018

House GOP caucus passes two resolutions regarding border wall funding, respecting the flag

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Alabama House Republicans adopted two resolutions on Friday as part of their 2018 agenda entitled “Flag, Family, and Country.” The House Republican Caucus adopted a resolution to urge Congress to fund a border wall with Mexico and urge that Americans citizens respect the American flag during ceremonies. Both issues … Continued

January 15, 2018

Joint Legislative Prison Committee takes no action, waits on plan from Governor’s office

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The Legislature contemplated Gov. Kay Ivey’s newest promise to reform the prison system in Alabama with talks of procuring money from the general fund budget. Ivey offered a new solution in her first State of the State Address Tuesday by focusing mainly on the under staffing at facilities across … Continued

January 11, 2018

Roy Moore accuser files defamation suit against Moore, his campaign

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Leigh Corfman, who accused Roy Moore of sexual assault when she was 14, filed a defamation lawsuit against the former GOP Senate candidate on Thursday after she says actions by the Moore campaign caused her emotional distress. The 29-page lawsuit, filed in the Montgomery County Circuit Court, said that … Continued

January 5, 2018

ADPH requests funding of CHIP, could freeze enrollment

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Department of Public Health requested the funding of the childcare program, CHIP, as the federal funding of the program is stalled in Congress. The department, along with other state agencies, met on Thursday with the joint budget committee to present its draft on next year’s budget. CHIP, … Continued

January 5, 2018

ALEA, Department of Corrections request more funding for staff

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Department of Corrections and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency both requested a boost in funding as they presented their budgets to the Legislative Committee on Thursday. ADOC requested an $80 million increase over the next two years as its officials navigate a growing problem of staffing and … Continued

January 5, 2018

PHH mortgage settles with Alabama over multi-million dollar lawsuit

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Alabama, along with 48 other states and the District of Columbia, reached a settlement with mortgage company PHH Mortgage Corporation for $45 million in an ongoing lawsuit related to practices by the company. The company was alleged to have practiced multiple violations including unauthorized fees and mishandling of payment … Continued

January 4, 2018