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Ivey’s doctor writes that she is in “excellent health”

Kay Ivey’s GOP rivals have released their medical records and have been questioning the governor’s health. On Wednesday, the Ivey campaign released a letter from her doctor stating that she is in excellent health. Dr. Brian W. Elrod wrote, “Governor Ivey has had physicals for the last fifteen years, and she is in excellent health.” … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 10, 2018

After Scott Dawson’s release of medical information, Gov. Ivey is the only GOP holdout

Birmingham evangelist Scott Dawson, one of four GOP gubernatorial primary candidates, became the third candidate to release medical information from his doctor on Tuesday. After Dawson’s release of his medical information, that leaves Gov. Kay Ivey, who is seeking her first full term as governor, as the only GOP candidate who has yet to release … Continued

Chip Brownlee

May 9, 2018

Kay Ivey endorsed by pro-life Susan B. Anthony List

Monday, Governor Kay Ivey received an endorsement from pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List. “We are proud to endorse Governor Kay Ivey, a longtime friend of SBA List,” SBA List’s Vice President of Government Affairs Marilyn Musgrave said. “An original member of our National Pro-Life Women’s Caucus, Kay exemplifies the pro-life, pro-woman leadership SBA List … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 8, 2018

Zeigler still concerned that Lurleen Wallace’s portrait not hanging in the Capitol Rotunda

The 50th Anniversary of Alabama governor Lurleen Wallace’s Death in Office will be next Tuesday and State Auditor Jim Zeigler is concerned that her portrait has still not been returned to its place of honor in the Capitol Rotunda. “The official portrait of Gov. Lurleen Wallace remains out of the capitol rotunda where it historically … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 2, 2018

Alabama New South Alliance endorses Will Sellers for Supreme Court

Monday, the Alabama New South Alliance announced that they have endorsed Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Will Sellers. “I’m honored to be the only statewide Republican candidate to receive the endorsement of the Alabama New South Coalition,” Sellers said. “Citizens expect justice to be fair and impartial, without regard to race or political party. Receiving … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 1, 2018

Former Democratic nominee Ron Sparks endorses Maddox

The Walt Maddox campaign announced on Monday that Ron Sparks endorsed the candidate. “Walt has compassion and he has leadership,” Sparks said. “He stood in the streets of Tuscaloosa in its darkest hours and darkest days. He showed compassion, leadership, and strength to rebuild the city. He will never put party over the people of … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 1, 2018

Hightower releases medical records, calls on all gubernatorial candidates to do the same

State Sen. Bill Hightower, a GOP gubernatorial candidate challenging Gov. Kay Ivey, released his medical records last week and called on all of the other gubernatorial candidates to do the same. Hightower, 58, released 15 pages of his medical records and memos from his doctors that show Hightower in what his doctor said was a state … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 30, 2018

Opinion

The Ivey Plan: do nothing, claim everything

There’s a recipe for being a successful governor of Alabama. Do nothing. Promote no legislation. Take no controversial stands. Avoid debates. Do lots of no-question photo-ops. Just stay out of sight and out of mind. In other words, the Kay Ivey Plan. There has rarely been a governor do less than Kay Ivey, while she … Continued

Josh Moon

April 26, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate in Birmingham

Tuesday, the Democratic candidates for governor of Alabama all attended a debate hosted by Reckon, an al.com vehicle, at Birmingham’s historic Lyric Theatre. Alabama Media Group columnist Roy Johnson was the moderator. ABC 33/40 TV’s political journalist Lauren Walsh, the Alabama Media Group’s Kyle Whitmire, and Alabama Media Group’s Cameron Smith were the panel. Sue … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 25, 2018

New South Coalition endorses Maddox, spurns Cobb at heated weekend meeting

With the Democratic primary elections only six weeks away, one of Alabama’s most influential Democratic groups voted over the weekend to endorse Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox for governor, spurning former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb. In a vote that was described as “not close at all,” the New South Coalition — one of … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 24, 2018