Alabama

By Steve Flowers Inside the Statehouse A few months back the Jefferson County Republican Party honored our Senior U.S. Senator, Richard Shelby. It was held at The Club in Birmingham. The view from atop Red Mountain from this elegant club is spectacular, especially at night from the ballroom. The glass enclosure allows you to see … Continued

By John McMillan Agriculture and Industries Commissioner “Rural Prosperity,” the title of a just-released report by the Trump Administration, comes at a most opportune time when more and more Americans and Alabamians are enjoying a rapidly growing economy. However, a segment of our nation and state are being left out of the rising economic tide, … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey formally qualified for the 2018 Republican primary election at the Alabama Republican Party headquarters in Hoover, Alabama. “This is an exciting day,” Ivey said. “I am a conservative and I want to continue to fight for Alabama families.” Ivey said that since she has … Continued

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Alabama won another college football title on Monday night. We can quibble over how many total titles the Crimson Tide has won over the years, but I think we can all agree that it’s a lot. Auburn has been no slouch, either, especially lately. And those facts have always … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 8, 2018 Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) has officially qualified with the Alabama Republican Party to run for Lieutenant Governor in the 2018 Republican Primary. “It is important for our state to have a strong conservative fighting for us and providing leadership in the … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, state Sen. Rusty Glover, R-Semmes, and Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh are all running in a competitive race for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. The campaigns raised $2,390,411 in 2017 and have already spent $527,218. Ainsworth reported receiving $763,960 in contributions, … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Businessman Josh Jones formally announced Thursday that he had suspended his campaign for governor as a Republican. “I am thankful for the incredible people of Alabama,” Jones said. “Thank you for all the support and prayers through this process. Though this campaign has come to an end may we … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan is running for state treasurer, he told the Alabama Political Reporter. APR phoned John McMillan because his campaign end of year report still showed him having $53,144 in cash on hand at the end of 2017, and the report had him still … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the end-of-year campaign finance reports for gubernatorial candidates were made public on the Secretary of State’s website. Gov. Kay Ivey continues to maintain a substantial fundraising lead over all of her Republican opponents. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle finished the year with $1,190,303 in cash on hand. $974,430 less … Continued