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Judge seeks open seat on Court of Civil Appeals

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter A judge announced that she would seek a soon-to-be vacated seat on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals on Thursday. Chirsty Edwards, who currently serves as a judge on the Alabama Tax Court, made the announcement that she will seek the seat on Thursday. Edwards said she wants to … Continued
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September 15, 2017

Gov. Kay Ivey’s campaign releases first video, ‘My Sweet Home, Alabama’

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Kay Ivey’s campaign for a full term has released its first video, “My Sweet Home, Alabama,” highlighting Ivey’s roots, faith and family. The video, released yesterday, is tracked by Ivey, who describes her hometown of Camden, her family and what she learned growing up in small town Alabama. “Growing … Continued
September 15, 2017

APR holds first post-announcement interview with Gov. Kay Ivey

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In her first post announcement interview, Gov. Kay Ivey spoke with the Alabama Political Reporter about her priorities, how she views the governor’s role in facing the challenges and changes that she sees will in the coming years and how she will lead the state with selfless devotion. “The … Continued
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September 8, 2017

College administrator to run for vacated House seat

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter A college administrator from Judson College in Marion, Alabama, announced his candidacy for a soon-to-be vacant seat in the Alabama House of Representatives on Friday in a press release. Billy McFarland, who serves as a special assistant to the school of business development’s president, will kick off his campaign … Continued
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September 4, 2017

Twinkle Cavanaugh to switch from Governor’s race to Lieutenant Governor

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh, a Republican candidate for governor, is preparing to switch her candidacy to the lieutenant governor’s race. After serving as the president of the Public Service Commission — the state commission that regulates utilities — Cavanaugh announced in March that she would run for … Continued
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August 17, 2017

Brooks says McConnell misled Trump into endorsing Luther Strange

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 9, 2017, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) suggested that the President was misled by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) in to endorsing Sen. Luther Strange (R) in the Alabama Republican Primary for US Senate. US Representative Brooks said in a statement: “I respect President Trump, but I am … Continued
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August 10, 2017

Women Vote Trump endorses Mo Brooks

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 9, 2017, Women Vote Trump, the largest female run PAC founded in 2016 to support Donald Trump for President, announced that they have endorsed Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) for Senate in Alabama. Women Vote Trump issued a statement expressing their disappointment with President’s endorsement in the Alabama … Continued
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August 10, 2017
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It’s looking a lot like Moore vs. Strange

By Steve Flowers Inside the State House Folks we are getting down to the proverbial lick log in the much-anticipated vote for the open U.S. Senate seat vacated by Jeff Sessions. After 20 years in the U.S. Senate as our junior U.S. Senator, Sessions left to become Donald Trump’s Attorney General. He probably regrets this … Continued
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August 9, 2017

Secretary of State continues electronic voting system for citizens, service members overseas

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Alabama voters living abroad will be able to vote electronically next month thanks to a system set to be implemented by Secretary of State John Merrill’s office. Merill announced Wednesday that the state of Alabama will use an electronic ballot delivery and return system. It will be implemented during the upcoming … Continued
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August 3, 2017