Forestry Association endorses Kenneth Paschal in House District 73
The Alabama Forestry Association has endorsed Republican Kenneth Paschal in the House District 73 special election.
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Barry Moore names senior staff, district director
Moore hired Shana Kluck Teehan as his chief of staff and William “Bill” Harris as his district director.
Governor awards $10 million in federal coronavirus aid to timber industry
Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $10 million in federal coronavirus aid to help Alabama timber owners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The forestry industry has an economic impact of over $23 billion in the state of Alabama and provides over 40,000 jobs in some of the most rural parts of our state,” Ivey said … Continued
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Jerry Carl
The Alabama Forestry Association on Thursday announced its endorsement of Republican 1st Congressional District candidate Jerry Carl. “Jerry Carl has experience working closely with the forest products industry in his role as County Commissioner and will carry that knowledge to Washington,” said AFA Executive Vice President Chris Isaacson. “Throughout his career, he has been a … Continued
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Tuberville
The Alabama Forestry Association announced Wednesday that the group is endorsing Republican Senate nominee Tommy Tuberville in the upcoming general election. “We are proud to endorse Tommy Tuberville in the United States Senate race,” said AFA Executive Vice President Chris Isaacson. “He is a conservative with an impressive list of accomplishments, and we know that … Continued
Alabama Treasurer John McMillan endorses Jeff Sessions
Alabama State Treasurer John McMillan has endorsed former U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions in his bid to win the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Sessions faces former Auburn head football Coach Tommy Tuberville in the July 14 Republican primary runoff. McMillan released a lengthy endorsement letter in which he cited Sessions’ experience. “During these uncertain times … Continued
Sessions appeals to Fayette County Republicans
Former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, spoke to an online meeting of the Fayette County Republican Party on Tuesday evening. “It is my wife’s birthday,” Sessions said. We have been married for 51 years.” Sessions claimed that he was better prepared to represent the people of Alabama in the Senate than his Republican Party primary … Continued
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Hightower for Congress
Congressional candidate Bill Hightower has received the endorsement of the Alabama Forestry Association. “Bill Hightower is the right man for the job,” said Chris Isaacson, the executive vice president of the Alabama Forestry Association. “He has a proven, conservative track record as state senator, where he was a proponent for private property rights and fiscally … Continued
Alabama Forestry Association endorses House candidate Van Smith
The Alabama Forestry Association endorsed State House candidate Van Smith, R-42, on Tuesday. “We believe that Van Smith is the best candidate to represent District 42,” said Chris Isaacson, AFA executive vice president. “He is a tree farmer as well as a cattle and hay farmer. We believe he understands the issues that the people … Continued
Forestry industry is driving the rural economy
The Alabama Department of Commerce released a new report this week showing that the forest industry is having a large impact on rural economies. In 2018, Westervelt Company, Rex Lumber and Great Southern Wood all announced plans for production facilities in Alabama. All combined, over 300 jobs were created at the facilities alone. In 2018, … Continued