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Ivey addresses state’s economic developers

Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey addressed the Economic Development Association of Alabama at their annual convention in Point Clear’s famed Grand Resort. Ivey said that her administration is serious about restoring trust in government and putting people back to work. “Effective economic development is essential,” Gov. Ivey told the economic developers. “Your work is very critical … Continued
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August 9, 2018

Roby says growth rate proves Republican policies are working

Monday, Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, said in an email to constituents that recent economic growth numbers are, “proof that our pro-growth policies are working.” “Our economy grew by 4.1 percent in the second quarter of 2018, marking the fastest economic expansion in this country in nearly four years. More proof that our pro-growth policies are working … Continued
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August 8, 2018

Young Republicans plan summer meeting for August 17-18

The 2018 Young Republican Federation of Alabama (YRFA) Summer Meeting will take place Friday, August 17th through Saturday, August 18th in downtown Birmingham. The YRFA said in a release, “We are so excited about an outstanding weekend of politics, networking, community service, and fun…all with your favorite YR friends!” All club chairs, state committeemen, and … Continued
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August 7, 2018

Alabama AFL-CIO announces endorsements

The Alabama AFL-CIO held its endorsement convention on August 2-3, 2018 at the Embassy Suites, in Montgomery, Alabama. “Beginning at 1:00 p.m. on August 2nd we had a candidate forum and gave each candidate no more than three (3) minutes to speak to the delegates before we made our endorsements on the morning of August … Continued
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August 6, 2018

Palmer concerned tariffs could undo progress in manufacturing

Trade talks, tariffs, and retaliatory tariffs (both real and threatened) continue to dominate international news lines this summer. On Friday, Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, spoke on the issue in an email to constituents. “On March 8, 2018, President Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports and a 25 percent tariff on steel imports,” Congressman Palmer … Continued
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August 6, 2018

Alabama Democrats hold forum in Gardendale

Monday, Alabama Democrats held a general election campaign kickoff event at the Gardendale Civic Center. Approximately 250 people were present at the event hoping to kick off a Democratic campaign effort that they hope will lead to a “Blue Wave” election on November 6 up and down the ballot. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walter “Walt” Maddox (D) … Continued
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July 31, 2018

Aderholt supports Trump on trade; his opponent disagrees

Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) welcomed the announcement by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue’s that the U.S. may create a $12 billion program to make payments to farmers who have been negatively impacted from foreign governments retaliating against American farm products in response to Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on foreign manufactured goods where he … Continued
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July 30, 2018

St. Clair County Democratic Party chairman disputes accusations

Tuesday the Alabama Political Reporter had a discussion with St. Clair County Democratic Party Chairman Herb Kuntz about recent accusations against the current St. Clair County Executive Committee by the three candidates running for the state legislature seats in the county. Kuntz said in a written statement that the statements by the three disgruntled candidates, … Continued
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July 26, 2018