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Sen. Slade Blackwell, last minute qualifier for governor, withdraws from race

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter State Sen. Slade Blackwell, R-Mountain Brook, who qualified Friday for the Republican gubernatorial primary, has withdrawn from the race. Blackwell, a wealthy Birmingham businessman who has represented Alabama’s Senate District 15, withdrew from the race Monday just days after his last-minute qualification, the Alabama Political Reporter has confirmed. His … Continued
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February 13, 2018
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Transparency and accountability in Congress

By U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne Last year, the country was shocked to learn terrible stories of sexual harassment taking place in the halls of Congress. The stories themselves were horrific, but even worse was the fact that some Members of Congress used taxpayer money to pay settlements. Prior to coming to Congress, I worked for … Continued
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February 13, 2018

Qualifying closes for 2018 Alabama Congressional races

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Major party qualifying for the 2018 elections is finished, and Alabamians have a number of choices. All seven Alabama Congressional incumbents have qualified for another term. There is no U.S. Senate race this year. Democrat Senator Doug Jones faces re-election in 2020. Alabama’s senior Senator Richard Shelby faces the … Continued
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February 12, 2018

Ainsworth qualifies for lieutenant governor’s race

Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter State Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, announced Wednesday on the Dale Jackson Show in Huntsville that he officially filed qualifying papers to seek the office of lieutenant governor in the 2018 Republican primary election set for June 5. “I want to use the lieutenant governor’s office as a bully pulpit for … Continued
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February 8, 2018
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Once again, we dare defend our wrongs

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter How many times is Alabama going to go down this well-traveled road? We’re like a Twilight Zone episode. Or many of them. Our state is beautiful; the people generally are wonderful. We smile and say hi as we pass each other on the street. Alabama is a great place … Continued
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February 8, 2018

Alabama moves to sue opioid manufacturer Purdue for alleged role in deadly opioid crisis

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Alabama is suing one of America’s largest drug manufacturers for allegedely jeopardizing public health and safety through shoddy opioid marketing and sales practices. Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the legal action Tuesday. The AG’s Office filed the lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, Purdue Frederick Company Inc. and Rhodes Pharmaceuticals — … Continued
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February 7, 2018

Democrat Audri Scott Williams qualifies for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, Audri Scott Williams formally qualified as a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Congressional District 2. “I’ve been to each county in this district, talking to groups from every generation, faith, and background, and I have never been more moved by the urgency of the moment,” … Continued
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February 6, 2018

Congressional races are starting to set up

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter There are five days left in major party qualifying for the 2018 elections, and already politicos are looking at the Alabama congressional field. All seven Alabama congressional incumbents have qualified for another term. There is no U.S. Senate race this year.  U.S. Senator Doug Jones faces re-election in 2020. … Continued
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February 5, 2018