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Q&A | Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman addresses issues

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman recently answered a candidate’s questionnaire sent by the Alabama Political Reporter. APR: Alabama’s unemployment is at an all-time low, but there are still a lot of adult Alabamians who lack the skills and education to apply for most of the jobs that are coming. Do you have any ideas as to … Continued
April 24, 2018

St. Clair County Republican Party meets

Thursday, the St. Clair County Republican Party met for their monthly session in Pell City. The group focused on the upcoming Republican primary. Former St. Clair County District Attorney Van Davis (R) spoke for two candidates that he has endorsed. “I am here supporting Billy Murray,” for sheriff. “I worked with him during my 18 years … Continued
April 23, 2018

Another abnormal Alabama superintendent search

Why can’t we just do normal stuff? What is it about government in Alabama — from the governor’s office to the state Legislature to probate judges to boards of education — that requires off-the-wall insanity at every turn? I ask these questions as Alabama’s state school board prepares to select a new state superintendent of … Continued
April 20, 2018

Auditor’s Office is being evicted from Alabama State House

Friday, Alabama state Auditor Jim Zeigler received legal notice that the state auditors are losing their office space in the Alabama State House. The working offices of the auditors have been in the State House since July 2007, but Zeigler has received notice that they will have to be out by September 30, 2018, the … Continued
April 17, 2018

Hey Batter, Batter: Taunting Ivey over debates is a silly thing

Some in the media, a handful of politicos and three Republican challengers for governor are dyspeptic over Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to skip last Thursday’s debate to attend a baseball game. While these head-to-head match-ups between Republican gubernatorial candidates might be entertaining, only the debate between the major party primary winners could prove decisive. Ivey … Continued
April 16, 2018

Kay Ivey: One year in, serving Alabama

April 10, 2018, marks one year since I unexpectedly became governor. With only three hours’ notice I was called on to lead.  The tasks at hand were plentiful.  We had to restore integrity to state government. Relationships with legislators and community leaders across the state had to be repaired. Priorities needed to be reexamined and … Continued
April 11, 2018

Bentley left office one year ago today. Still, rogues and scoundrels remain

Today marks one year since Alabama’s 53rd governor, Robert Bentley, left office in disgrace. In just the last two decades, two Republican and one Democrat governor of Alabama were proven crooks. Many more were no doubt rogues and scoundrels, but unlike Bentley, Guy Hunt or Don Siegelman, they never were convicted of their crimes. Of … Continued
April 10, 2018

AG candidate Chess Bedsole criticizes lax ethics laws, results of Bentley investigation

On Wednesday, many Alabamians were surprised to learn that apparently using law enforcement personnel to intimidate witnesses and investigate family matters and potential political leaks is completely legal under Alabama law. At least that is the conclusion that many are drawing from the end of the Bentley investigation that found that there were no grounds under … Continued
April 6, 2018

Maddox earns Moms Demand Action “Seal of Approval”

Moms Demand Action, one of the largest gun safety groups in the country, announced that Tuscaloosa Mayor and Democratic candidate for governor Walt Maddox has received their “Seal of Approval.” Moms Demand Action claims to support the Second Amendment and advocates for what they call “common-sense solutions,” which they claim could decrease gun violence in America. … Continued
April 6, 2018