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June fundraising winners in State House races

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter June’s financial disclosures showed some early leaders in fundraising in several State House races around Alabama. The deadline to file financial disclosures was midnight on June 7th. House District 89 Pike County’s Probate Judge Wes Allen has raised more money than his opponent in the race for House District … Continued
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July 7, 2017

Loan makes Cavanaugh’s Gubernatorial campaign fund biggest in race

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Potential Gubernatorial Candidate Twinkle Cavanaugh raised more money than any other candidate in the Governor’s race so far. Cavanaugh’s financial disclosures from June show she had much support from individual donations. In total, she raised $69,336 in the month with the median donation being $100. A statement from her … Continued
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July 6, 2017

Joint Legislative Committee will continue investigation into the Alabama State Department of Education

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter State Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) said on Friday that the Joint Legislative Committee will continue to pursue an investigation regarding the state superintendent hiring process last year. “We will likely recall some of the same people who have already testified and ask for explanations of differences in their testimony … Continued
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July 3, 2017

Alabama Senate Democrats respond to Thompson’s ruling

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate Democratic Caucus called on the Alabama Department of Corrections and fellow lawmakers to “finally deal with the State’s prison problem.” The statement comes after US District Judge Myron Thompson ruled that mental healthcare in ADOC’s facilities was “horrendously inadequate.” Thompson called on lawmakers to find a … Continued
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June 29, 2017

Hunter proclaims innocence after report found she conspired against Pouncey

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Board of Education Representative Mary Scott Hunter proclaimed her innocence on Wednesday after a report found that she had colluded with four others to discredit State Superintendent Candidate Dr. Craig Pouncey. Other conspirators include Interim State Superintendent Dr. Philip Cleveland, two attorneys in the Alabama State Education Department, and … Continued
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June 22, 2017

Attorney General candidate Alice Martin to speak at conference

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Attorney General Candidate Alice Martin will speak at the annual Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Global Fraud Conference. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners(ACFE) is the largest anti-fraud organization in the world according to their website. Martin will be holding a panel entitled “When to Approach Law Enforcement … Continued
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June 21, 2017

German-based company to invest $12 million to build plant in Auburn

By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter German-based manufacturer Winkelmann Group announced on Monday they plan to invest $12 million to establish a metal forming operation in Auburn, Alabama. The operation will create 50 jobs over the next 5 years and will be named Winkelmann Flowform Technology. Governor Kay Ivey applauded the decision. “As we declare … Continued
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June 20, 2017