Governor

Former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich was in Montgomery to address the 97th meeting of the influential Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) Monday. Nearly one thousand farmers and business people from supporting industries were in attendance. ALFA President Jimmy Parnell said that he is a huge Fox News fan, and Gingrich always adds something … Continued

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

Attorney General Steve Marshall on Wednesday congratulated Assistant Attorney General Monet Gaines on her appointment as a Montgomery County District Court Judge. Judge Gaines was notified of her appointment Monday by Governor Kay Ivey. “I join the entire staff of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in expressing great pride in Monet Gaines’ appointment to a … Continued

Outgoing Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) announced that he was thinking seriously about running for President of the United States, challenging President Donald J. Trump in the Republican primary. Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler was critical of Kasich’s prospects of beating the President in 2020. “If Gov. John Kasich runs against President Trump, I predict … Continued

Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has approved more than $48 million for eight new projects, which focus on the restoration and conservation of Alabama’s natural resources. “Alabama’s Gulf Coast is of great ecological importance to our state, and it is imperative we protect and restore those natural resources harmed … Continued

Georgia‐Pacific officially started production at its newest lumber facility in Talladega Thursday. The $100‐million, 300,000‐square‐foot, technologically advanced plant took nine months to complete. The plant currently employs more than 130 full-time employees and will generate an estimated $5 million in annual payroll. “Georgia‐Pacific’s new lumber facility in Talladega is the company’s eighth location in the … Continued

For eight years, Republicans have dominated state government in Alabama, but those years are not a fair representation of Republican leadership because, for most of that time, corrupt, crazy or compromised men were at the helms in the State House, the governor’s office and throughout the political infrastructure. Already, Republicans are laying the groundwork for … Continued

Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) won a crushing victory over Democratic nominee Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox. “We have done it,” a jubilant Ivey told a throng of supporters. “The people have spoken.” “It is with immense gratitude that I stand before you tonight as the next Governor of Alabama,” Ivey said. “Together we have … Continued

The general election is today. If you want to have any say in Alabama’s government going forward, your time is now. Polls will open across the state this morning at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. tonight. Republican Governor Kay Ivey is seeking another four years as Alabama Governor. Ivey says that she has … Continued