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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
May 10, 2019

Alabama Forestry Association makes endorsements

Friday, the Alabama Forestry Association announced its endorsement of candidates for the primary elections to be held on June 5. For Governor AFA endorses Governor Kay Ivey (R). For Lieutenant Governor AFA endorses Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville. For Secretary of State AFA endorses incumbent John Merrill (R). For State Treasurer AFA endorses John McMillan (R). McMillan … Continued
May 28, 2018

Polling Shows Beason Has Momentum

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Recent polling conducted by the Alabama Forestry Association shows Scott Beason is gaining momentum in the  Sixth Congressional District race. According to insiders, Beason has a strong lead among conservative  in the District. Paul DeMarco is ahead with moderates, putting the two candidates in a pitch battle for a … Continued
May 14, 2014

Alabama Forestry Association Endorses Graddick

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter  ForestPAC, the Political Action Committee of the Alabama Forestry Association is endorsing Mobile Judge Charlie Graddick for Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court over incumbent Chuck Malone and former Chief Justice Roy Moore. Graddick is the presiding judge in Mobile County Court. In the endorsement they said, “Graddick, a … Continued
February 22, 2012