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Gov. Ivey appoints Cynthia Almond as Public Service Commission president

Cynthia Almond steps into the role as the PSC’s new president, bringing legislative and legal expertise to regulate utilities across Alabama.

June 6, 2025

Twinkle Cavanaugh appointed to USDA position, will resign as PSC president

After 15 years, Twinkle Cavanaugh is resigning from the Alabama PSC.

Josh Moon

May 28, 2025

Chris Beeker III appointed to Alabama PSC, replacing father after resignation

Beeker will finish his father’s term on the Public Service Commission, a regulatory body overseeing utility services.

September 24, 2024

Twinkle Cavanaugh announces re-election bid for Public Service Commission

Cavanaugh announced Monday that she will seek another full term as president of the Alabama Public Service Commission.

February 21, 2023

Tallassee mayor announces candidacy for Public Service Commission Place 1

Hammock is the current mayor and superintendent of utilities for the city of Tallassee and is serving in his second term.

Brandon Moseley

August 4, 2021

Opinion

Texas failed to prepare, Alabama shouldn’t

"Fortunately, it’s a disaster that Alabama has taken aggressive steps to avoid."

George Clark

February 24, 2021

A case of mistaken candidate identity could embarrass the ALGOP

It’s one of the oddest, and most embarrassing, cases of mistaken identity in recent Alabama political history. According to recent polling, James Bonner is leading Jeremy Oden in a race for a seat on the Alabama Public Service Commission. No, not that James Bonner. It doesn’t matter which James Bonner you were thinking of, it’s … Continued

Josh Moon

May 22, 2018

Mistaken identity and racist, sexist, anti-Semitic posts could spell disaster in PSC race

Degrading women, racial slurs, anti-Semitic rhetoric and semi-pornographic images posted on social media pages hasn’t hindered the rise of a Republican Party candidate for the Alabama Public Service Commission, which regulates utilities and other entities. The Alabama Public Service Commission race, where little-known James “Jim” Bonner is challenging incumbent Jeremy Oden. Bonner is actually leading … Continued

Bill Britt

May 21, 2018

Opinion

Public Service Commission vote on Alabama Power rates benefits consumers

The Alabama Public Service Commission’s decision this week to allow Alabama Power Company to modify its rate system and to reduce rates for consumers a total of $337 million over the next two years is a triumph for ratepayers. Rate stability is something that Alabama Power customers have not always enjoyed. In the past four … Continued

George Clark & Rosemary Elebash

May 7, 2018

Opinion

Energy, Jobs, and Your Family

By Jeremy Oden During this election cycle, there is one spot on the ballot that will have a bigger impact on your family and your pocket book than any other – Alabama’s Public Service Commission. Many people are unaware of the PSC, but we are in charge of serving the public interest by ensuring the … Continued

Jeremy Oden

May 6, 2014