Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, January 11, 2018, Colbert County Commissioner David Black announced his candidacy for state treasurer. Black is an Economics professor at the University of North Alabama. Black said in a statement that he plans to focus on growing the College Counts 529 Fund, encouraging the use of the Achieving a Better … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Alabama state Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, endorsed Roy Moore for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions. “I have known Roy Moore for many years and I am proud to endorse his candidacy for the U.S. Senate,” Dial said in a statement. “He is a man … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama state Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination for commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Dial said that his campaign is focused on creating jobs in the state – whether it be agriculture, professional services or anything in between. “I … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, July 29, 2017, Nicole Jones (R) announced that she was dropping her run for the State Senate and will instead be running statewide for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. Nicole Jones said in a statement, “Over the past several weeks I have prayerfully considered where to best … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Even though Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) is facing a criminal investigation and an Ethics Commission investigation. Even though two of the last four elected Governors have actually been convicted of crimes, Bentley’s allies in the legislature are still pushing a bill that would strip the people of Alabama … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 23, the State Senate gave final approval Wednesday to the 2017 State General Fund (SGF) budget, SB125, passed earlier by the State House. The SGF budget now goes to Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R), who can sign it into law or veto it, sending it back to … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Dale Peterson (R) from Shelby County has refused the job that he had just accepted as Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan’s (R) confidential advisor. In a written statement the U-tube sensation and former candidate for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries said, “Commissioner John McMillan and … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, nearly 250 farmers, government leaders, and economics experts met in Montgomery to discuss the many benefits of increased irrigation for farmers, landowners, and the economy of the state of Alabama. Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan (R) said, “For every 500,000 acres added to irrigation, … Continued