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Q&A | Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman addresses issues

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman recently answered a candidate’s questionnaire sent by the Alabama Political Reporter. APR: Alabama’s unemployment is at an all-time low, but there are still a lot of adult Alabamians who lack the skills and education to apply for most of the jobs that are coming. Do you have any ideas as to … Continued
April 24, 2018

Sen. Doug Jones introduces legislation to integrate job training into addiction recovery programs

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones is joining another Democrat and a Republican to introduce legislation to establish a pilot program to integrate career training and support services into addiction recovery programs. The Jobs Plus Recover Act, sponsored by Jones, Sen. Tim Kain, D-Virginia, and Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, would provide individuals impacted by opioid addiction and … Continued
April 11, 2018

Bentley left office one year ago today. Still, rogues and scoundrels remain

Today marks one year since Alabama’s 53rd governor, Robert Bentley, left office in disgrace. In just the last two decades, two Republican and one Democrat governor of Alabama were proven crooks. Many more were no doubt rogues and scoundrels, but unlike Bentley, Guy Hunt or Don Siegelman, they never were convicted of their crimes. Of … Continued
April 10, 2018

Unknown and unbridled by law: Economic developers set to make millions off tax incentives

A new law establishing a class of individuals known as economic development professionals opens the door for profit-driven incentives paid with taxpayer funds to vaguely described, unknown agents not registered or held accountable to state law. There are many reasons to suspect that House Bill 317 is filled with loopholes not yet fully understood by … Continued
April 2, 2018

Democrat Mayor Walt Maddox sees what lawmakers and governor can’t

Politicos across the state are recognizing that the state’s Republican leadership is endangering their legacy by passing legislation to weaken current ethics statutes. Gubernatorial candidate Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox early this morning called on Gov. Kay Ivey to veto the hotly contentious House Bill 317, which carves out a certain class of economic professionals who … Continued
March 29, 2018

Lizzetta McConnell launches Congressional campaign

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Democratic Candidate Lizzetta McConnell held her campaign kickoff rally at the Ashbury Hotel & Suites in Mobile on Wednesday. The event drew more than three dozen supporters from across the 1st Congressional District. McConnell spoke to the crowd on the issues of universal healthcare, poverty, education, women rights, human … Continued
March 5, 2018

Jason Fisher runs for State Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Jason Fisher, a former U.S. Senate Candidate, launched his campaign for Alabama state Senate Thursday in District 32. Fisher said that he is receiving strong support from local Democrats. “It is an exciting time in Baldwin County,” South Baldwin Democrats member Pam Skaggs, said. “We have more Democrats on … Continued
March 5, 2018

ALGOP committee allows Bobby Bright to remain on the ballot

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Republican Party Committee allowed former Congressman Bobby Bright to remain on the GOP primary ballot. “We did it!,” Bright announced on social media.  “Just walked out of the hearing with Alabama’s GOP leadership, and they gave us the thumbs up! We are officially moving forward on the … Continued
February 26, 2018

Alli Summerford runs for House District 48

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Alli Summerford officially announced her campaign as a Democrat for Alabama House District 48. “I’m excited to offer a new choice to the people of the 48th District,” Summerford said. “Alabama cannot have strong communities and a robust, growing economy without first having healthy and well-educated citizens. Any … Continued
February 23, 2018