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Jackie Zeigler Beats Matthew Brown

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 12, voters in Alabama’s First District elected Jackie Zeigler (R) over incumbent Matt Brown (R) in the Republican Primary runoff. Brown called to concede the race to Zeigler. South Alabama voters chose the much more experienced Jackie Zeigler over Matthew Brown who was recently appointed to the … Continued
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April 13, 2016

Two State School Board Elections Today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 12, Alabama Republican voters in state school board Districts 1 and 7 go to the polls to decide who they want representing them on the Alabama State School Board. In District 1, career teacher, principal, and college professor Jackie Zeigler (R) is running against Matthew Brown (R). … Continued
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April 12, 2016

Betty Peters Opposes Both Virtual School Bill, PREP Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State School Board Member Betty Peters (R), is urging citizens to contact their legislators to oppose Senate Bills 229 and 316. Peters wrote, “Legislators return Tuesday and need to hear from you to oppose two education bills.  Ask your House Representative to oppose allowing virtual schools a statewide read … Continued
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April 4, 2016

School Board Candidate Opposes PREP Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 14, Jackie Zeigler, Republican State School Board candidate, was sharply critical of the PREP Act which was narrowly given a favorable report in the State Senate Education Policy committee. The PREP Act is a tenure reform bill sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston). Zeigler, … Continued
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March 18, 2016

House Expected to Pass Education Budget with Four Percent Raise for Most Education Employees

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives is expected to pass an education budget this week that will increase teachers and education workers by four percent a year……double the two percent raise requested by Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R). The education received a favorable report from the House Ways and Means … Continued
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March 7, 2016

Four Candidates Vying for School Board District One

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter South Alabama voters go to the polls today to select who will serve them on the State Board of Education. Four candidates a vying for the position in the GOP Primary: Matthew Brown, Jackie Zeigler, Carl Myrick and Adam Bourne. The district includes Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw … Continued
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March 1, 2016

Jackie Zeigler Announces Candidacy for State School Board

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, January 21, Jackie Zeigler formally announced her candidacy for State Board of Education District 1, in the Republican Primary scheduled for March 1. The South Alabama district includes Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw and Covington counties. Mrs. Zeigler says she will push a “back-to-basics” philosophy. She … Continued
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January 25, 2016