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Ivey appoints Ann Steiner Gregory as the new Butler County probate judge

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey appointed Ann Steiner Gregory as the new Butler County probate judge. The Alabama Republican Party offered its congratulations to Gregory on the new appointment. Gregory was was sworn in this week. “Great news for Butler County — their first female and Republican Probate Judge,” said Alabama Republican Party chair Terry Lathan. … Continued
September 3, 2020

Legendary liberal U.S. Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black was from Alabama

The most enduring legacy a president will have is an appointment to the United States Supreme Court.  A lifetime appointment to the high tribunal is the ultimate power. The nine Justices of the Supreme Court have omnipotent everlasting power over most major decisions affecting issues and public policy in our nation. President Trump has had … Continued
August 26, 2020

Byrne announces 2020 Service Academy appointments

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, released the following statement announcing his 2020 service academy appointments.  As a member of Congress, Byrne can nominate students from the 1st Congressional District for appointment to the United States Air Force, Naval, Military (West Point), and Merchant Marine Academies. Byrne said: “I am pleased to congratulate these remarkable young men … Continued
July 29, 2020

Jefferson County GOP pens letter to governor complaining of Democrat appointed as probate judge

The members of Jefferson County Republican Party Steering Committee last week sent a letter to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey bitterly complaining about her recent appointment of Jim Naftel, a Democrat, as a Jefferson County probate judge. “We, both as elected officials and leaders of the Jefferson County Republican Party Steering Committee, on behalf of the … Continued
July 6, 2020

Merrill commends former State Rep. April Weaver on White House appointment

The statement below from Secretary of State John H. Merrill is in response to the recent White House appointment of April Weaver: Last Tuesday, my friend and former colleague April Weaver, R-Brierfield, resigned from her seat in the Alabama House of Representatives to accept a position with President Donald J. Trump. April will be joining … Continued
May 20, 2020

Mayor Reed announces Chip Hill as chief of staff

On Wednesday, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced the appointment of Chip Hill as his Chief of Staff.  In order to facilitate a smooth transition, Hill will be coordinating with retiring Chief of Staff Mac McLeod and will assume full duties of the office on March 1. “I am excited that Chip Hill has agreed to … Continued
February 6, 2020

Ivey appoints Marty Redden as secretary of OIT

Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R)on announced that Marty Redden will serve as the Alabama Office of Information Technology Secretary. Redden has been serving as the acting secretary since July 2019. “Since Marty stepped in to OIT as the acting secretary, he has run the agency effectively and with great prudence, and the state will … Continued
November 20, 2019

Crowell unable to assume post as Montgomery probate judge because of age

Thursday, Alabama Governor Ivey (R) issued a statement on the Montgomery County Probate Judge appointment after receiving notification from General Edward F. Crowell that he lacks the qualifications to serve as probate judge. “This morning, I was made aware that General Ed Crowell is unqualified to serve as Probate Judge due to the age required … Continued
November 15, 2019

Trump nominates Austin Huffaker for U.S. District Court

President Donald Trump announced Monday the appointment of Austin Huffaker, Jr. to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. Huffaker is a shareholder at Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett, P.A, where his practice focuses on complex commercial, product and lender liability and professional malpractice litigation. Huffaker also … Continued
July 2, 2019