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Gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson addresses River Region Republican Club

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 27, 2018, GOP gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson spoke to the River Region Republican Club at the Farmers Market Café about his candidacy for governor of Alabama. Dawson said, “It all started with a broken heart.  By that I mean a grieving spirit.”  Dawson said that he was … Continued
March 1, 2018

Senate approves 3 percent pay raise for state employees

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Many state employees may soon receive a cost-of-living pay raise if a bill passed by the Senate Tuesday is approved by the House and signed by the Governor. The bill, which received a vote of 28-1 in the Alabama Senate this week, would provide all state employees working for … Continued
February 28, 2018

Wayne Reynolds launches campaign for State Board of Education

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wayne Reynolds, an Athens, Alabama, resident, officially launched his campaign for the Republican nomination for Alabama State Board of Education District 8. “I am excited to announce that I am running for the District 8 seat on the Alabama State Board of Education,” Reynolds said. “I have served nearly 30 … Continued
February 21, 2018

Dueling Republicans place Pike County probate judge’s office at epicenter of new gay marriage debate

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A storm is brewing over Pike County as Republican primary candidates battle over same-sex marriage licenses. One Republican wants to make Pike County a welcoming center for same-sex couples; the other wants to stay out of the marriage business. Retiring Pike County Probate Judge Wes Allen in February of … Continued
February 20, 2018

Statewide digital campaign launched by conservative group

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A new advocacy group aims to hold Republican politicians accountable when they stray from conservative principles. Conservatives for Better Leadership is “dedicated to fostering a more competitive and prosperous Alabama,” according to the recently formed 501(c)4 headed by advocate and publisher Apryl Marie Fogel. “We believe that conservative fiscal … Continued
February 19, 2018

Pew Report: Alabama tax revenue close to pre-Great Recession levels, growing slowly

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter A new report from the Pew Research Center found that Alabama’s tax revenue has slowly grown over the past two years, but has seen significant improvement since the late 2000s crash that almost derailed the global economy. The report, which accounts for inflation, showed that while Alabama has grown … Continued
February 19, 2018

Proponents argue that juvenile justice reform will reduce youth crime

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Americans for Tax Reform hosted a presentation on Juvenile Justice Reform. ATR’s Jorge Marin argues that out-of-home placements for youth in the juvenile justice system cost taxpayers up to $162,000 per youth per year. Jorge Marin and ATR argue that these kinds of expenditures could be better applied … Continued
February 15, 2018