Skip to content

Governor

News

Breakdown of Statewide Offices

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, November 4, Alabamians all over the State go to the polls to vote on who our leaders will be for the next four years.  While campaigns have been going on for over a year, if you think some of the people on this ballot are unfamiliar to … Continued
/
November 3, 2014

Voter Coalitions Say Dems Have Good Chance at Win

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Recently, the Alabama Voters Coalition, which is typically Democratic Party aligned, announced in a statement that they think Democrats can win and win big in the November 4 general election. The groups said in a statement, “The upcoming elections smells like trouble for the GOP in Alabama, like the … Continued
/
October 27, 2014

The Alabama Voter’s Coalition Endorses All Democrats

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, September 29, the Alabama Voter’s Coalition announced that they have endorsed a slate of Democrats for the upcoming 2014 General Election in Alabama. This liberal leaning political group declared that the fight is on for positive leadership. Chairman Gary Johnson said in a written statement, “We have … Continued
/
October 1, 2014

Bentley Creates Alabama Small Business Commission

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama economy has clearly entered into a 2014 rut after a strong post-recession recovery fueled largely by large manufacturing announcements including Airbus and a Mercedes expansion. On Monday, September 15 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley on announced a Statewide effort to assist small business owners and entrepreneurs and hopefully … Continued
/
September 16, 2014

Why is Parker Griffith Running for Governor?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Alabama Governor Bob Riley (R) was re-elected in 2006 despite a strong primary challenge from former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore (R) and a popular general election opponent in Lieutenant Governor Lucy Baxley (D).  Gov. Riley’s re-election however ended a gubernatorial re-election streak of failure for incumbents.  … Continued
/
August 7, 2014

Storms Strike Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter According to UAB, tornados have killed 412 Alabamians since 1980, more than in any other state, and on Monday night an all too familiar weather event passing across the state added to that sad total only a day after Alabamians remembered the devastation that rocked communities across the state … Continued
/
April 29, 2014

PSC Candidates: Barbee and Beeker Express Outrage at Environmentalist’s Attack on Bentley

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Sierra Club’s Director of Beyond Coal Campaign, Mary Ann Hitt inserted herself into the 2014 election cycle by attacking popular Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R), Alabama Power, coal powered electrical plants and even Alabama’s new cleaner burning natural gas burning electrical plants. Director Hitt wrote in an email … Continued
/
October 25, 2013

Leadership Elected For ALSDE Executive Board

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Alabama Department of Education Executive Board elected a new Vice President Pro Tem at their monthly Executive Board meeting on Tuesday. Dr. Charles Elliot (R-Decatur) was elected Vice President Pro Tem, while Ella Bell (D-Montgomery) was reelected as President Pro Tem. Elliot will replace Stephanie Bell (R-Montgomery). Mary … Continued
/
July 10, 2013

Failing schools list released, Department of Revenue weighs in

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter Failing Schools as Defined by the AAA2013 Schools in the Lowest 6 % of Schools at Least 3 of the Past 6 Years MONTGOMERY— The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) releases long-awaited list of schools who are classified as “failing” under the Alabama Accountability Act. The list was … Continued
/
June 19, 2013

England addresses Birmingham Young Democrats

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM–Representative Christopher England (D-Tuscaloosa) addressed the Birmingham Young Democrats Monday night at their June meeting. England spoke about the history of the Alabama Democratic Party, how he got his start in politics and the issues that will come up during the 2014 elections. Most notably, England spoke about the … Continued
/
June 19, 2013