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Inside the Statehouse: Less than two weeks to primary – governor’s race

As we get down to the lick log in the 2018 June Primary, there are few if any surprises in any of the major state races. Polling indicates that all of the contests are about where they were three or four months ago when the races began. There is a tremendous amount of apathy and indifference … Continued
May 22, 2018

A message from Kay Ivey: Pander, pander, pander

A few minutes before 8 on Wednesday evening, an urgent press release from Gov. Kay Ivey hit my email inbox. Subject line: “Governor Kay Ivey responds to Mobile teacher being prevented from wearing ‘Just Pray’ shirt.” Before blacking out from the unstoppable stupidity of such an email, a realization hit me. It’s pander season. It’s … Continued
May 3, 2018

Inside the Statehouse: Supreme Court races on ballot this year

Among the plethora of races on the ballot this year are the important seats on the Alabama Supreme Court. We have an unprecedented five out of nine seats up for election. Our Alabama Supreme Court as well as our Courts of Criminal Appeals are extremely conservative, pro-business and all Republican. This conservatism dates back to … Continued
April 25, 2018

Paul Ryan will not seek re-election

 The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, announced Wednesday that he would not seek another term in the House. Ryan will finish his term, which runs out at the end of the year. “Paul Ryan has been a leader in the conservative movement since he first ran for Congress all the … Continued
April 12, 2018

Inside the Statehouse: A look at our current congressional delegates

There are dramatic differences between our congressional delegation of the 1940’s-1960’s and our group on the Potomac today.  Obviously, their partisan badges have changed, as have Alabamians. There is also a tremendous difference in power and seniority of that era versus today’s group. That bygone era of Alabama congressmen were very progressive New Deal Democrats; whereas, our … Continued
April 11, 2018

Hobson campaign announces county chairs

Monday, the Rich Hobson for Congress Campaign announced county chairs in each of the 15 counties of Alabama’s 2nd congressional district. Hobson, 56, is an attorney and was twice the head Administrator Officer of the Alabama Judicial System. He has also worked for the Foundation for Moral Law and as Roy Moore’s Senate campaign manager. … Continued
March 16, 2018

Former Congressman Terry Everett endorses Barry Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, former Congressman Terry Everett endorsed State Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, for Congress. Everett represented the 2nd Congressional District for 16 years until his retirement in 2008. “For 16 years, you gave me the honor of representing you in Congress, championing our shared values, and holding fast to conservative … Continued
March 14, 2018

State Canvassing Board expected to certify election results Thursday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Secretary of State John Merrill announced on Friday, Dec. 22, that the Alabama State Canvassing Board will meet Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at 1 p.m. in the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office to certify the results of the 2017 Special Election for U.S. Senator. The State Canvassing Board is … Continued
December 26, 2017