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Alabama State Auditor

Zeigler yet to make decision on governor’s race

Zeigler told APR that he would announce his decision by Aug. 21.
July 29, 2021

State official looks for desk mentioned in Bentley-Mason tapes

Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter State Auditor Jim Zeigler announced in a release on April 16, that he would search for the infamous “Wanda’s desk,” as he conducts the exit audit for former Governor Robert Bentley. The desk belonged to Bentley Staffer Wanda Kelly who sat in a room right outside of Bentley’s office. According … Continued
April 17, 2017

Trump Administration will go to others, not Bentley, on Alabama issues

By Jim Zeigler Alabama State Auditor There is one bit of good news: Gov. Robert’s Bentley’s refusal to support Donald Trump. Bentley was an early endorser of Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who also refused to support Trump. Notice that Trump carried both Ohio and Alabama despite the lack of support of either governor. Bentley’s support … Continued
November 28, 2016

State should not waste $2.3 Billion BP settlement

By Jim Zeigler Alabama State Auditor Alabama now expects to receive about $2.3 billion in a settlement of claims from the BP Deepwater Horizon oil disaster of 2010. Now my questions start: How will Alabama use the money? Will it be spent on new pet projects? Will it be used to bail out the state’s … Continued
July 6, 2015

Thompson Out to Early Fundraising Lead in Auditor’s Race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Adam Thompson for State Auditor Campaign announced on Monday that they are out to an early lead in fund raising for the early reporting period that ended in August. Adam Thompson told ‘The Alabama Political Reporter,’ “I’m honored to have raised more money than both my Republican and … Continued
September 10, 2013

Ray Bryan Campaigns in St. Clair County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republican candidate for Alabama State Auditor, Ray Bryan addressed the St. Clair County Republican Executive Committee on Thursday night. Bryan said, “I am here to introduce myself. I am running for state auditor.” Bryan is a practicing attorney in Anniston. Bryan said, “Government is spending money that they can’t … Continued
August 19, 2013