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Source: BCA selects Katie Britt as new president, CEO

After interviewing top-tier candidates to fill the role of leading the Business Council of Alabama into the future, the executive committee on Tuesday selected Katie Britt to serve as the organization’s new president. “After interviewing three candidates today, the executive committee unanimously voted to offer the position of president of the Business Council of Alabama … Continued
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October 30, 2018

Chief of staff departs Senate president pro tem’s office

The Senate president pro tem’s chief of staff is leaving his role. Philip Bryan, who has served as President Pro Tem Del Marsh’s chief of staff since 2011, is resigning his role as Marsh’s top aide to pursue a private sector job. His resignation is effective Aug. 31. “Working under President Pro Tem Marsh and interacting … Continued
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August 20, 2018

Retired Marine Colonel-turned-sculptor hopes to be write-in option for Republicans hesitant on Moore

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Retired Marine Corps Col. Lee Busby, a former top aide to President Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff retired Gen. John Kelly, is coming out of a retirement defined by sculpting to honor fallen service members to launch a last-minute write-in effort for Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat against Republican nominee … Continued
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November 28, 2017

UPDATE: Sources say Gov. Kay Ivey to seek full-term next year

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Several high ranking lawmakers have confirmed to the Alabama Political Reporter that Gov. Kay Ivey will run for Governor in 2018. Ivey, who ascended to the Governor’s office after Robert Bentley fled the position under a cloud of scandal, is now poised to win the job in her own right. … Continued
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August 15, 2017

US Rep. Martha Roby promotes her Balanced Budget Amendment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 8, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) says we need a Balanced Budget Amendment, and has written one herself. Congresswoman Roby wrote to constituents and supporters, “Friends, with the end of the fiscal year approaching on September 30, Congress will soon begin finalizing appropriations Legislation to fund … Continued
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August 10, 2017

Chad Carlough announced as Byrne’s new Chief of Staff

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 28, 2017, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced that Chad Carlough will serve as his new Chief of Staff and Seth Morrow will serve as his Deputy Chief of Staff. Congressman Byrne said, “Chad and Seth have served Alabama’s First Congressional District exceptionally well in their current … Continued
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March 30, 2017

Longtime educator Jimmy H. Baker appointed ACCS Chancellor

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Community College System board of trustees voted on Wednesday to appoint acting chancellor Jimmy H. Baker as chancellor starting April 1. Baker, who has served as interim chancellor for more than six months, replaces Mark Heinrich, who retired after being sidelined by a prolonged illness. “Jimmy Baker … Continued
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March 16, 2017

Senator Strange appoints former Chief Deputy as Chief of Staff

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Many questions surround the appointment of Luther Strange as US Senator, but Strange hiring Kevin Turner as his Chief of Staff is an unseen turn of events. Turner served as Strange’s Chief Deputy until allegations of dubious actions in the criminal investigation of former Speaker Mike Hubbard surfaced. During … Continued
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February 13, 2017