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Jonathan Hard announces candidacy for State Senate District 7

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, Huntsville businessman and veteran, Jonathan Hard, announced his candidacy for state Senate District 7 as a Democrat. Hard said in a statement, “People are tired of the ‘politics as usual’ crowd and want someone who will represent them. The folks I have spoken with want opportunity; opportunity to … Continued
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September 6, 2017

Ivey announces $10 million grant to Space and Rocket Center

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) was at the NASA’s Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville to announce a $10 million economic development grant to establish a new cyber camp and for campus expansion of the rocket center. Redstone Chairman Joe Newberry said, “This is an … Continued
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August 23, 2017

Voters reject tax vote, Walker County on verge of bankruptcy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Walker County officials, stunned by voters rejection of a massive tax increase, now are not sure what to do. February 2017, former Governor Robert Bentley (R) set the special election for the US Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions for November 2018.  Three months later, the law finally caught … Continued
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August 21, 2017

Technology company to bring 300 new jobs to Brewton

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Another win for Alabama’s economic development push was announced Monday as a Southern-based technology firm gears up to expand into Brewton, Alabama, hiring 300 new workers. Gov. Kay Ivey announced in a press release Monday that Provalus will invest about $6.5 million in a new technology service and support … Continued
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August 8, 2017

Tommy Hanes announces he will run for second term

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 24, 2017, State Representative Tommy Hanes (R-Bryant) announced that he will seek a second term in the Alabama House of Representatives. Rep. Hanes announced, “I’m looking forward to returning to Montgomery so I can work on behalf of the great people of District 23. North Alabama’s been … Continued
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July 25, 2017

Nicole Jones running for Senate District 7

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 22, 2017, Huntsville area economic and commercial real estate developer Nicole Jones announced that she is running as a Republican for State Senate District 7, where incumbent Senator Paul Sanford (R-Huntsville) is not seeking reelection. Jones said on social media, “Huntsville, Madison County, and Senate District 7, We … Continued
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June 23, 2017

Ivey names Boswell Head of ADECA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, May 5, 2017, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) appointed Enterprise Mayor Kenneth Boswell as Director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). Gov. Ivey said in a statement, “I am proud to appoint Enterprise Mayor Kenneth Boswell as ADECA Director, because he understands the needs … Continued
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May 8, 2017

Democrats announce 2017 Legislative Agenda

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House Democrats are badly outnumbered in the State House of Representatives; but that does not mean that they don’t have ideas they want to push forward. The group announced their 2017 agenda on a Thursday, March 9, 2017 press conference in the State House. New House Minority … Continued
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March 16, 2017

Bentley Announces New Army Aviation Training Center in Dothan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 22, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announce that CAE USA plans to begin offering comprehensive flight training to US Army aviators at a new training facility, opening in Dothan in 2017, as part of the company’s $75 million investment in the State. Tampa-based CAE USA has … Continued
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September 23, 2016