Zeigler says he is “exploring pretty hard” running for governor
Zeigler is term-limited from running for another term as state auditor.
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Andrew Sorrell to run for State Auditor
Sorrell on Monday said he will not seek re-election to the House but instead will run for the Republican nomination for state auditor.
Gov. Kay Ivey hits campaign trail after launching re-election campaign
Ivey hit the campaign trail following the announcement that she would seek a second full term as governor.
Gov. Kay Ivey announces she will run for re-election
Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she will seek a second full term as governor in 2022.
Political activist Hannah Ford dies in auto accident
Ford was well-known within the Alabama Legislature and political circles for her tireless advocacy on behalf of conservative causes.
Shelby applauds the agreement on the Mobile Harbor Project
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby on Wednesday praised the announcement that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, and the Alabama State Port Authority have officially entered into a Project Partnership Agreement to deepen and widen the Mobile Harbor Ship Channel by late 2024 or early 2025. The agreement was signed today by Colonel Sebastien … Continued
Counties to improve safety of 1,013 road miles, 20 bridges with Rebuild Alabama 2020 funds
New data released by the Association of County Commissions of Alabama shows that more than a 1,000 miles of road will be improved next year with the proceeds of the new gasoline and diesel fuel taxes. A look at the 2019-2020 work plans adopted statewide, counties are scheduled to improve 1,013 miles of crumbling county … Continued
Ivey announces McFarland Boulevard expansion in Tuscaloosa
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday that the Alabama Department of Transportation is purchasing the right of way for the expansion of McFarland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa from State Route 69 to Rice Mine Road, as part of the Rebuild Alabama First Year Plan 2020. “Enhancing this particular section of US 82 will provide safer and more … Continued
Opposition to Gov. Ivey’s fuel tax increase grows
A new Political Action Committee has been formed to fight Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed fuel tax increase. On Wednesday, Stop the Alabama Gas Tax responded to Ivey’s announcement of her proposal to increase the state’s gas tax. Ralph Long is the chairman of Stop the Alabama Gas Tax. “Gov. Kay Ivey has just proposed … Continued
North Alabama Legislative leaders hold public legislative forum in Huntsville
Several state legislators representing Madison County held a town hall listening event Monday at the Huntsville City Hall. Sen. Arthur Orr said that the purpose of the forum is for the legislature to hear from the public and the legislators, including Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, listened as Madison County resident after Madison County … Continued