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Maybe Santa Will Bring Us What Congressman Aderholt Won’t: The I-759 Extension

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford We are just a few weeks away from Christmas, and children across the state are heading to the mall or shopping center to sit on Santa’s lap and tell him what they want for Christmas. I haven’t sat on Santa’s lap since I was a kid, but at this … Continued

December 10, 2015

Bentley Takes Tax Increase Tour to Etowah County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday April 24, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) was in Etowah County meeting with members of the Chamber of Commerce to warn about the impact to Etowah County if the Legislature passes a 2016 General Fund budget that cuts government agencies and programs without any of his requested revenue … Continued

April 27, 2015

Gladden Opposes Combining Budgets

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Most states have all of their revenue from income taxes, sales taxes, sin taxes, property taxes, business taxes, licenses, and fees come into one common fund. Then, legislators prioritize their spending for the next business year into how much money the schools, prisons, court system, state colleges, state police, … Continued

September 5, 2014

House Minority Leader Craig Ford to Run For Re-Election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Representative Craig Ford (D) from Gadsden ended much speculation when he announced that he was seeking re-election to the Alabama House of Representatives. The Minority Leader in the Alabama House of Representatives said, “I enjoy serving the people of District 28, and I believe I can do … Continued

February 6, 2014

Butler Qualifies: Faces Primary Opponent

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Rainbow City Republican Mack Butler qualified to run for re-election, like most Republican legislators, on Wednesday when Alabama Republican Party staffers visited the capital city to allow legislators the chance to qualify without having to make the drive up to Alabama Republican Headquarter in the Birmingham/Hoover area. Rep. Mack … Continued

January 16, 2014

Sen. Phil Williams Critical of Wind Mill Project

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In a recent op-ed on his website, Senator Phil Williams (R) from Rainbow City suggests that money and financial gain are behind the recent war on coal that has recently descended on the State. Sen. Williams wrote that there should be a requirement that, “…so-called ‘Green Energy’ resources prove … Continued

December 20, 2013

Michael Gladden announces candidacy for Nordgren’s seat

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY-—Michael Gladden announced this week that he will run as a Democrat to represent the 29th district in the Alabama House of Representatives. Gladden is from Gadsden, Ala., and will run against incumbent Becky Nordgren (R-Gadsden) if she seeks re-election. At this point, Gladden does not have a primary … Continued

June 10, 2013

Severe Weather Strikes in Etowah County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, powerful storms swept across much of Alabama bringing wind, rain, and thunder. Especially hard his was Etowah County where a tornado touched down, State Representative Craig Ford (D) from Gadsden said on Facebook, “Recognizing the level of destruction in Etowah County, I toured the area today w/ … Continued

March 20, 2013

Mack Butler Wins House District 30 Special Election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Voters in Etowah and northern St. Clair Counties went to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the Special Election to decide who will represent them in the Alabama House of Representatives for the next two years. Etowah County School Board Member Mack Butler (R) from Rainbow City defeated Southside … Continued

December 12, 2012

What Are You Thankful For This Thanksgiving?

By Representative Craig Ford This week we celebrate Thanksgiving, and, in my opinion, it could not come soon enough. This year has been filled with political fights, Hurricane Sandy, and a scandal involving the head of the CIA. With all of that, it can be easy to get consumed with the bad and forget all … Continued

November 20, 2012