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Gov. Ivey’s campaign kick off solid, steady, shocking

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When Alabama’s Governor Kay Ivey took the stage at the Montgomery Renaissance Tuesday night to kick-off her campaign for governor, she was buoyant, charming and in command of the evening. Most attendees agreed that Gov. Ivey hit all the right notes in her 10-plus-minute speech. But it was her … Continued
February 14, 2018

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 Slade Blackwell, R-Mountain Brook, who qualified Friday for the Republican gubernatorial primary, has withdrawn from the race.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
February 13, 2018
Bradley Byrne

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
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
February 12, 2018

Survey shows Twinkle has healthy early lead in lieutenant governor’s race

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter If Alabama’s race for Lieutenant Governor were held today, Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh, current president of the Alabama Public Service Commission, would best her competition by double-digits according to a new poll released by Public Opinion Strategies. In a statewide survey conducted Feb. 3, 5 and 6, among 500 likely … Continued
February 9, 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
February 8, 2018

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
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
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
February 6, 2018