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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

January 25, 2016

Zeigler Comments on Bentley Statement on Tax Proposals

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter On Monday, January 4, Alabama Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) issued a statement in response to Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s statement that he would make no proposals on taxes before the 2016 legislative session. Zeigler said that Bentley has changed positions yet again. Auditor Zeigler said, “Gov. Bentley has changed … Continued

January 5, 2016

Governor is Right to Preserve Beach Mansion

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The latest faux outrage coming from Montgomery revolves around Governor Robert Bentley’s decision to use around $1.5 million in BP settlement money to refurbish the Governor’s Beach Mansion, which is actually the Governor’s second official residence. Built in 1960 by supporters of then-Governor George Wallace, it has served as … Continued

December 28, 2015

Zeigler Comments On Powerball Rigging Scandal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, December 24, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) said, that the growing lottery rigging scandal shows that government cannot run things right, and that states that participated in the Powerball lottery could be facing a class action suit. Auditor Zeigler said, “The government cannot run things right, … Continued

December 28, 2015

Zeigler Critical of United Nations Investigation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, December 14, Alabama Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) released a statement critical of a UN Report which was lammed Alabama after a visit to the State. According to Zeigler, the three-member UN investigative team calling themselves “rapporteurs” conducted investigations in Alabama, Texas, and Oregon earlier this month. The … Continued

December 17, 2015

Zeigler Comments on State’s Failed Financial Software

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, December 9, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler commented on the software scandal that was first revealed by the Alabama Political Reporter’s Bill Britt on Tuesday. State Auditor Zeigler said in a statement, “We have known for some time that the Bentley administration had major internal problems, but … Continued

December 11, 2015

Zeigler Claims of Push to Take Guns Away

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, the ‘New York Times’ used its front page for a Sunday editorial attempting to make the case that Americans giving up some of their unprecedented Second Amendment gun liberties to make mass shootings like the terrorist attack in San Bernardino, California less frequent. State Auditor Jim … Continued

December 7, 2015

Butler Calls on Everyone to Arm Themselves

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, December 2, some San Bernardino County Health Department employees met for a Christmas Party. Something went horribly wrong. 14 are now dead and 17 are wounded (some critically) after one of their co-workers and his wife arrived at the party, dressed and prepared for war in what … Continued

December 4, 2015

Alabama Leaders Release Thanksgiving Wishes to Constituents

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 26, Americans across the country celebrated Thanksgiving with Turkey, football, and family. Many of Alabama’s leaders took to social media or email to share the holiday cheer with the people of Alabama. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said on Twitter, “It is great to sit down and … Continued

November 27, 2015

Auditor Discusses Closing of Five State Parks

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, October 15, the Alabama Parks System closed five State parks. Bladon Springs, Chickasaw, Paul M. Grist, Roland Cooper and Florala all were closed by the state of Alabama on Thursday. State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R), who opposed the closings, spoke to the Rainy Day Patriots in Hoover about … Continued

October 20, 2015