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Montgomery mayor meets U.S. Cabinet secretaries to discuss city’s future

These discussions mark a significant step in Montgomery's journey towards revitalization and growth.
January 24, 2024

Race to the bottom

What is it about Donald Trump that attracts such a following in Alabama? He’s from New York, after all, and being from the Northeast almost always generates skepticism in Alabama voters. Folks, he’s a Yankee. As for his politics, Trump is playing conservative right now, but he’s actually been all over the place. He supported … Continued
August 8, 2019

Ivey appoints Jo Bonner as senior advisor, Kelly Butler as finance director

Gov. Kay Ivey announced two key appointments to her administration as she transitions to a full term. Former U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner, R-Mobile, was named as senior advisor to the governor, and Acting Finance Director Kelly Butler was named as finance director. “These two outstanding public servants are great additions to my administration and will work hard … Continued
November 30, 2018

Governor appoints new Information Technology, Senior Services chiefs

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Kay Ivey made two new cabinet appointments Wednesday, naming James “Jim” Purcell Sr. as the acting secretary of the Office of Information Technology and Todd Cotton as the acting commissioner of the Department of Senior Services. “I am proud to appoint Jim and Todd to serve in my … Continued
July 13, 2017

Trump Appoints Sonny Perdue as Secretary of Agriculture

By Brandon Moseley Thursday, January 19, 2017 President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) nominated former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue (R) to be the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) applauded President-elect Donald Trump’s selection saying that Perdue is an experienced leader who is very familiar with and dedicated to the … Continued
January 20, 2017

Roby praises Trump’s cabinet appointments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, December 1, 2016, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said that she is impressed by many of the cabinet selections that President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) has made thus far. Congresswoman Roby said, “I’ve always believed that good leaders surround themselves with smart, capable people, and that’s what President-elect … Continued
December 3, 2016

A former cop’s thought on President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks

By Spencer Collier Over the last few weeks, as President-elect Donald Trump fills out his cabinet, I have been thinking about a number of important issues close to my heart. As an Alabamian and former law enforcement officer, I cannot help but be proud that US Senator Jeff Sessions was tapped by President-elect Trump, to … Continued
November 30, 2016

Sessions offered nomination for Attorney General

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friiday, November 18, 2016, CBS News is reporting that US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) has been offered the role of Attorney General of the United States by President-Elect Donald J. Trump (R). Thursday, November 17, 2016, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said that Sen. Jeff Sessions is immensely experienced … Continued
November 18, 2016

Rep. Says Lyin’ Bentley Should Come Clean

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Like a bulldog on his leg, or a thorn in his side, Rep. Johnny Mack Morrow (D-Red Bay) is once again asking Gov. Robert Bentley to “fess up.” Taking a page from Republican Presidential front runner, Donald Trump, who has called his chief rival, “Lyin’ Ted,” Rep. Morrow calls Bentley, … Continued
April 27, 2016