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Senator Dial’s Joint Legislative Committee sends report to the State Bar Association

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter An internal Alabama State Department of Education report will now head to the Alabama State Bar Association following a Joint Legislative Committee meeting. The committee, headed by State Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) and Quinton Ross (D-Montgomery), met Tuesday to review new materials in a report by ALSDE Attorney Michael … Continued
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July 26, 2017

State Senator Steve Livingston announces re-election bid

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter State Senator Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) announced that he would re-run for his seat in the Alabama Senate this week. “I want to continue the work I’ve started, bringing new jobs and industry to North Alabama and putting greater focus on the tech industry that’s so vital to our economy,” … Continued
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July 21, 2017

State Representative Micky Hammon will not seek re-election

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter State Representative Micky Hammon (R-Decatur) announced Tuesday that he would not seek re-election in 2018 after more than decade in the Alabama Legislature. “Now that Republicans have implemented the reforms necessary to take Alabama to the next level, I think it’s time to turn my seat over to the … Continued
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July 19, 2017

Former Trump Advisor Roger Stone endorses Randy Brinson, denounces Luther Strange

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Former Trump Campaign Advisor Roger Stone endorsed Republican US Senate Candidate Randy Brinson  while also joining others in denouncing incumbent US Senator Luther Strange. Stone called Brinson the “bright spot” in the Special Senate election. He cited his experience as former Chairman of Alabama Christian Coalition as a positive … Continued
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July 18, 2017

Super PAC political ad attacks Mo Brooks on his Trump record

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter A new political ad attacked Alabama US Representative Mo Brooks as someone who did not support President Donald Trump during his run for the White House. The ad, produced by the Super PAC Senate Leadership Fund, said Brooks refused to endorse Donald Trump during last year’s presidential election. It … Continued
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July 13, 2017

Ainsworth pulls away from pack in fundraising for Lieutenant Governor

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter State Representative William Ainsworth (R-Guntersville) currently leads the way in funds raised for the Lieutenant Governor race. Ainsworth raised more than $405,000 in June and all the donors were classified as individual or business donors. He ended June with over $390,000 in total. “Much like Donald Trump’s campaign, ours … Continued
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July 7, 2017