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Governor signs bill reforming Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation Thursday that will reform the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. House Bill 380 is designed to increase the efficiency of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. This bill creates a Director of Pardons and Paroles, appointed by the governor, and provides strict rules and guidelines to … Continued

Jessa Reid Bolling

June 7, 2019

Ivey appoints Jo Bonner as senior advisor, Kelly Butler as finance director

Gov. Kay Ivey announced two key appointments to her administration as she transitions to a full term. Former U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner, R-Mobile, was named as senior advisor to the governor, and Acting Finance Director Kelly Butler was named as finance director. “These two outstanding public servants are great additions to my administration and will work hard … Continued

Brandon Moseley

November 30, 2018

Todd May retires, Jody Singer acting Marshall Space Flight Center director

Marshall Space Flight Director Todd May is retiring. Jody Singer will take over as acting director. Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, who is Vice-Chair of the House Space Subcommittee, praised Director May and congratulated incoming acting director Jody Singer on her appointment. Brooks said, “Throughout his career, Todd May’s work at NASA has been key to … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 12, 2018

Openly gay Marine Corps veteran hopes to fill Patricia Todd’s Alabama House seat

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Neil Rafferty spent years in the U.S. Marine Corps supporting the Global War on Terrorism. He describes himself as dedicated to public service and community health. And the Birmingham native — who also happens to be openly gay — is hoping to bring that dedication to Montgomery next year. … Continued

Chip Brownlee

February 21, 2018

Opinion

Four reasons why parents want the Alabama State Board of Education to remain elected

By Deborah Love Two similar proposed bills, SB24 and SB25, make the State Board of Education (SBOE) appointed by a Director of Education. There will no longer be a Superintendent of Education but a Director of Education selected by the Governor. These bills are making their way through the Alabama Senate now. Their primary objective … Continued

Deborah Love

February 7, 2018

Ivey names Brian Hastings as EMA Director

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she has named Brian Hastings as director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency. Director Hastings is a recently retired colonel from the U.S. Air Force. Ivey said, “The recent events in Texas remind us of the importance of having a … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 6, 2017

Tankersley Exit Interview Part 1: Success, collusion, and dismay

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter As a soldier, physician, and man of faith, Dr. Stewart Hill Tankersley holds firm to his beliefs on right and wrong. As he ends his five-year service on the State’s Ethics Commission, he’s convinced there has been progress, but there are still many obstacles to restoring public confidence in … Continued

Bill Britt

July 31, 2017

Opinion

American electricity consumers are on a diet

By Corey Tyree Whether it be food or energy or water, Americans are known for consuming more and more. There is at least one exception – electricity. In Alabama, and the US as a whole, we are consuming less and less. Electricity consumption (as measured by electricity sales) has fallen nationally five of the past … Continued

Corey Tyree

June 9, 2017

Opinion

A sober choice is needed to replace Senator Sessions

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Currently, the most coveted prize in Alabama politics is to be chosen to replace Senator Jeff Sessions, upon his confirmation as US Attorney General. Governor Robert Bentley will choose the recipient. In all likelihood, Bentley’s choice wins reelection in 2018, he or (remotely) she would become the senior Senator … Continued

Bill Britt

November 22, 2016

Six Million Plus and Counting on Another Failed System

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Another one of Governor Robert Bentley’s bright ideas to help bring the State into the “digital-age” is crumbling, as the time and attendance software known as eSTART was abandoned by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). A recent memo from the DHR alerted staff that, ‘the use of e-START, … Continued

Bill Britt

November 3, 2016