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Businessman to seek Rep. Phil Williams’ seat in District 6

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Madison County businessman, Andy Whitt, has announced he will seek election to the Alabama House of Representatives in District 6, currently represented by Rep. Phil Williams, R-Huntsville. Williams is not seeking re-election next year. “I am running for the House of Representatives because I want to put my finance … Continued
October 13, 2017

Roby supports Whistleblower Protection Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of legislation that would secure greater protections for federal whistleblowers and increase penalties against those who retaliate against them. S.585, the Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act, strengthens penalties for those … Continued
October 13, 2017

Deer Archery Season opens Saturday, Oct. 14

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Deer Archery Season opens across Alabama on Oct. 14.  Alabama allows archers to use traditional archery methods, compound bows, and crossbows. In Zone B of the state only antlered bucks can only be taken for the first 10 days of bow season.  Check the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural … Continued
October 13, 2017

Audri Scott Williams announces run for Congressional District 2

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, September 30, 2017, Audri Scott Williams, Global Trustee for URI (United Religions Initiative) announced that she was running as a Democrat for Alabama’s Second Congressional Seat in 2018.  That seat is currently held by U.S. Representative Martha Roby, R-Montgomery. Williams said in a statement, “I’m running because we’ve … Continued
October 12, 2017

Montgomery judge orders mediation in Pouncey lawsuit

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Craig Pouncey lawsuit is headed for mediation. Pouncey, the Jefferson County Schools superintendent, filed a lawsuit earlier this year alleging various Alabama State Department of Education employees and a State School Board member conspired to block him from becoming the state school superintendent. Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge … Continued
October 12, 2017

Trump’s disapproval rating increased in Alabama since January, still remains popular

By: Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped in Alabama since January by 2 percentage points, and his disapproval rating has increased by nearly 9 percentage points, according to a new study. Morning Consultant, a political research agency, conducted the survey over a nine-month period from January and September. They … Continued
October 12, 2017

“Strong start, strong finish” is vital to Alabama’s future

By Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh As I travel around our great state listening to thousands of Alabamians talk about the things near and dear to their hearts, I am filled with hope. Alabama is a wonderful state with so much potential. We have smart, hardworking, God-fearing people, and we can do anything when we put our … Continued
October 12, 2017

Our gun culture kills and kills again

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Once again, a mass shooting. A man using guns he shouldn’t have been able to legally obtain gunned down nearly 600 people at a music festival in Las Vegas, killing 58 before taking his own life in his 32nd floor hotel room 300 yards away. I’m already hearing the … Continued
October 12, 2017