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Boys State to host GOP, Democratic gubernatorial debates Tuesday, Wednesday

The American Legion Boys State program will hold two gubernatorial primary debates this week beginning Tuesday night on the campus of the University of Alabama. Boys State will host a debate for the Republican gubernatorial candidates on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at 7 p.m. at Morgan Hall Auditorium. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, State Sen. Bill … Continued

Chip Brownlee

May 29, 2018

Opinion

Boys State debate couldn’t come at a better time

What do you think about political debates? Do they matter? I think they do. I’m going to participate as part of a panel for two gubernatorial debates next week at Alabama Boys State. The Republican gubernatorial candidates will meet on Tuesday evening (7 p.m.) at the University of Alabama’s Morgan Auditorium in Morgan Hall, and … Continued

Joey Kennedy

May 24, 2018

Alabama Democratic Conference endorses Tabitha Isner

Monday, the Tabitha Isner for Congress campaign thanked the Alabama Democratic Conference for their endorsement. Isner is running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Congress in Alabama’s 2ndCongressional District. “Our state needs strong, principled leaders who will listen earnestly to the needs of the community and be held accountable for with both respect and actionable … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 22, 2018

Opinion

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

Steve Flowers

May 22, 2018

Democratic Public Service Commission candidates launch campaigns in Birmingham

Two Democratic candidates for Alabama’s Public Service Commission launched their campaigns in Birmingham Tuesday night. Cara McClure and Kari Powell, both from Birmingham, went in together to kick off their campaigns for Place 1 and Place 2 on the PSC at Clubhouse on Highland in Birmingham Tuesday. Powell is a small-business woman in Birmingham who … Continued

Chip Brownlee

May 16, 2018

Cobb campaign worker charged with violating sex offender employment rules resigns

A field director working for Democratic hopeful and former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb resigned from Cobb’s campaign Friday after being arrested Thursday and charged with violating the state’s sex offender law. Paul Littlejohn III, 55, was convicted in 1985 of the rape and sodomy of a 30-year-old woman, according to Alabama Law … Continued

Chip Brownlee

May 14, 2018

Cobb field director charged with violating sex offender employment restrictions

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday arrested Paul Littlejohn III, the Jefferson County field director for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sue Bell Cobb, charging him with violating Alabama’s sex offender laws. Littlejohn, 55, was convicted in 1985 of the rape and sodomy of a 30-year-old woman, according to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency records. He was released … Continued

Chip Brownlee

May 11, 2018

After Scott Dawson’s release of medical information, Gov. Ivey is the only GOP holdout

Birmingham evangelist Scott Dawson, one of four GOP gubernatorial primary candidates, became the third candidate to release medical information from his doctor on Tuesday. After Dawson’s release of his medical information, that leaves Gov. Kay Ivey, who is seeking her first full term as governor, as the only GOP candidate who has yet to release … Continued

Chip Brownlee

May 9, 2018

Tommy Battle releases medical information as pressure mounts for Gov. Ivey to do the same

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, who is running against Gov. Kay Ivey for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, released a letter from his doctor last week that said he is in a state of good health. The statement from Battle’s physician comes as other gubernatorial candidates have promised to release theirs, placing mounting pressure on Gov. Kay … Continued

Chip Brownlee

May 7, 2018

Democrat Tabitha Isner thanks Alabama New South Alliance for endorsement

Thursday, Tabitha Isner thanked the Alabama New South Coalition for their endorsement in the 2nd Congressional District, “It is so important that we all work together for a better future for our state.” Isner said. “The New South Alliance does incredible work to organize the community and work for lasting change for all. I am … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 7, 2018