Alabama

By Congressman Bradley Byrne US House of Representatives With the House of Representatives out of session during the month of August for a District Work Period, I used the time to travel all across Southwest Alabama listening to the people I represent and seeing the challenges and opportunities facing our area firsthand. Despite what some … Continued

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Kay Ivey has received five major contributions in the past week to her gubernatorial campaign, which she still has not officially announced. In total, she has brought in at least $175,000, so far, for her campaign for a full term, and that’s just since Aug. 25. If her … Continued

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Elliot Lipinsky, an assistant district attorney in Wilcox County, is running for Alabama’s State Auditor. Lipinsky announced his candidacy on Thursday, saying he wants to refocus the office as State Auditor and avoid grandstanding. “I am running out of a sense of service, and to inject some new blood … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 31, 2017, Alabama Governor Ivey (R) called on Alabamians to donate blood to aid the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Governor Ivey said, “Blood collection centers in areas devastated by Harvey are unable to collect enough blood to match the demand and are calling upon donors nationwide. I’m … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, August 30, 2017, U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, announced that he will not run for Governor of Alabama. Instead, Byrne will seek a third-term representing Alabama’s First Congressional District in 2018. Byrne expects Governor Kay Ivey (R) to run for the office next year. The popular Gulf Coast Congressman … Continued

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There is an impending catastrophe for public education in Alabama. Sen. Gerald Dial is considering not running for re-election and running for Alabama Agriculture Commissioner instead. I know that sounds odd. First, it’s odd that the resignation of any one state lawmaker could be a catastrophe. And second, it’s … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 31, 2017, State Representative Barry Moore’s, R-Enterprise, congressional campaign released results of a poll, by WPA Intelligence, outlining what they claim is the vulnerability of incumbent Representative Martha Roby, R-Montgomery. According to the memo released to the Alabama Political Reporter (APR) incumbent Martha Roby is viewed favorably … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 30, 2017, Alabama State Senator Phil Williams, R-Rainbow City, announced that he has endorsed Judge Roy Moore (R) for U.S. Senate. Sen. Williams said in a statement, “Judge Roy Moore has served our nation on the front-lines in Vietnam and the people of Alabama with integrity and … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, August 26, 2017, Alabama Attorney General candidate Sam McLure spoke to the Alabama Constitution Party at their summer meeting in Prattville’s Islamorada Fish Company Restaurant at Bass Pro Shop. McLure said, “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to … Continued