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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Much has been made about Public Service Commissioner Terry Dunn’s call for formal hearings on utility rates in our State. So fierce is the dislike of Dunn in certain quarters, he now faces a runoff with fellow Republican Chip Beeker to determine who will represent Place 2 at the … Continued
June 10, 2014

David Wheeler Addresses Republicans in Gardendale

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama House District 47 candidate David Wheeler (R) addressed Republicans at the Jefferson County Republican Party Straw Poll in Gardendale.  David Wheeler said that he was challenging a three term incumbent Rep. Jack Williams. Wheeler joined Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) who headlined the event.  Republicans present enjoyed barbecue … Continued
May 30, 2014

Greater Birmingham Young Republicans Will Hold Meeting on April 10

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The monthly meeting of the Greater Birmingham Young Republican (GBYR) will be held in Thursday, April 10 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Pale Eddie’s Pour House in downtown Birmingham. This month’s guest speakers will be the Republican candidates from Alabama House District 47 where incumbent Rep. Jack Williams … Continued
April 9, 2014

Flowers Likely to Announce Candidacy for PSC

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former State Representative Steve Flowers has issued a press release announcing  that he will be holding a press conference on Wednesday, January 9th, to discuss his intentions to run for statewide office. The Alabama Political Reporter reported weeks ago that Flowers is expected to announce his candidacy for the … Continued
January 7, 2014

Wheeler Challenges Williams in HD47

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House District 47 Republican Primary is already starting to get heated. Former Jefferson County Republican Party Chairman David Wheeler of Vestavia has been actively campaigning in House District 47, challenging Republican incumbent, Jack Williams also from Vestavia. Former Chairman Wheeler said in a written statement, “I am … Continued
December 10, 2013

Alagasco Customers To See Lower Rates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the Alabama Public Service Commission voted to approve a rate reduction affecting Alabama Gas Company (Alagasco) and its customers. PSC President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) said in a written statement, “This is a real victory for the consumers. I promised to review all utility rates regulated by … Continued
November 7, 2013

PSC Candidates: Barbee and Beeker Express Outrage at Environmentalist’s Attack on Bentley

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Sierra Club’s Director of Beyond Coal Campaign, Mary Ann Hitt inserted herself into the 2014 election cycle by attacking popular Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R), Alabama Power, coal powered electrical plants and even Alabama’s new cleaner burning natural gas burning electrical plants. Director Hitt wrote in an email … Continued
October 25, 2013

An interview with PSC commissioner Dunn

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Public Service Commission of Alabama is empowered with some very important responsibilities. However, it has generally worked in quiet anonymity. This all changed with the January PSC meeting when Commissioner Terry Dunn called for formal hearings on the rates of Alabama’s utilities. The motion by Dunn was rejected … Continued
January 30, 2013