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Highlights to look for in Today’s primaries

Alabama will go to the polls today to decide who will represent the two major political parties in November. Here’s what to look for in today’s election: The GOP race for Governor Incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey is seeking her first term as governor in her own right, and she has a few people challenging her … Continued

Sam Mattison

June 5, 2018

Candidates will hold watch parties on election night

Many candidates vying for positions in Tuesday’s primary elections will also hold watch parties on Tuesday night. Here is a list of a few of those parties: Kay Ivey, the incumbent governor of Alabama, will hold a watch party at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery. The public will be let in at 7:00 p.m., when … Continued

Sam Mattison

June 4, 2018

This week in Alabama Politics: GOP disavows James Bonner and Ivey implements school safety

Here’s what you need to know for this week: ALGOP turns back on James Bonner The Alabama Republican Party officially censured and decertified Public Service Commission candidate James Bonner in late vote on Thursday. Bonner, who is running for place 1, made several posts on Facebook that have been described as anti-Semitic, racist and sexist. … Continued

Sam Mattison

June 2, 2018

Settlement reached in Tom Parker case that could set new standard for judicial canons

Alabama judicial ethics may soon have new standards that will broaden First Amendment protections for judges after a lawsuit between state Supreme Court Justice Tom Parker and the Judicial Inquiry Commission reached a settlement on Thursday. Initially, the JIC investigated Parker over comments he made on a radio show following the 2015 Supreme Court ruling … Continued

Sam Mattison

June 1, 2018

Lieutenant governor’s race heats up: Ainsworth attacks, Cavanaugh responds

As the primary election season draws to a close, the tone of many campaigns are shifting towards aggressive attacks against opponents. The lieutenant governor’s race is no exception. State Rep. and GOP lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Will Ainsworth was the first to take a shot at his opponent Twinkle Cavanaugh, who currently heads the Public Service … Continued

Sam Mattison

May 30, 2018

Secretary of State to allow online filing of business formation

A new system created by the Secretary of State’s Office will allow business owners around the state to file formation forms online. Secretary of State John Merrill said the system will be a “removal of inefficient bureaucratic red tape.” “Taking this service online provides additional access and resources to the people of Alabama and allows … Continued

Sam Mattison

May 29, 2018

Tropical Storm Alberto to hit Alabama today

Tropical Storm Alberto is expected to make landfall today, and the latest from the National Weather Service in Birmingham says it will be in the Florida panhandle. As of 4:00 a.m. Monday, the storm is still in the Gulf of Mexico just a little south of the Florida panhandle according to the National Weather Service. … Continued

Sam Mattison

May 28, 2018

This week in Alabama Politics: ADC endorses, AEA dispute settled, and James Bonner

Here’s what you need to know for this week in Alabama politics: ADC endorses in key races Throughout this week, the Alabama Democratic Conference officially weighed in on who they believe should head the Democratic ticket for high-profile races. The endorsements are key to winning the Democratic primaries slated for less than two weeks from … Continued

Sam Mattison

May 26, 2018

Sale of Georgia Washington will go forward after settlement reached between AEA, Superintendent Mackey

The sale of Georgia Washington Middle School to Pike Road Schools cleared an important hurdle on Wednesday after the Alabama Education Association negotiated a settlement with newly-hired state Superintendent Eric Mackey. Ultimately, the AEA agreed to the sale of the school under certain conditions after negotiating with Mackey. Details of the agreement include keeping an … Continued

Sam Mattison

May 23, 2018

Poll: GOP nomination for governor may head for a runoff

New polling shows that the GOP race for governor may be heading to a runoff with Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and incumbent Kay Ivey. The polling, which was released last week, took a look at several Southern political races and made a startling prediction about the GOP nomination for governor. “It appears that with less … Continued

Sam Mattison

May 23, 2018