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Kay Ivey’s official calendar is surprisingly empty

In late-August and early-September, there was one question dominating Alabama’s governor’s race. Where is Kay Ivey? The governor at that point had scarcely been seen in a few days. In one 10-day stretch, she held no public events and somehow managed to avoid even local ribbon cuttings and bridge openings. And her opponent’s campaign was … Continued
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October 18, 2018

Anti-abortion group National Right to Life endorses Ivey

National Right to Life announced their endorsement of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) in the Nov. 6 general election. Ivey said she proudly accepted the endorsement from National Right to Life, the third pro-life organization to endorse Ivey as Governor. In a letter announcing their support for Kay Ivey, National Right to Life Executive Director … Continued
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October 18, 2018

Democrats outraise Republicans in several key statewide races

The first weekly campaign finance filings ahead of November’s election show Democrats raising more money with more individual donors in at least three key statewide races. While Republicans are maintaining fundraising leads in the race for governor, secretary of state and lieutenant governor, Democrats raised more money than their Republican opponents in the races for … Continued
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October 17, 2018

Gov. Kay Ivey orders a halt to early parole hearings

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) and Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) met with the three members of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles after the board scheduled early parole hearings for 150 violent offenders including dozens of convicted murderers. At the conclusion of the meeting, Governor Ivey announced that she has designated Lyn … Continued
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October 16, 2018

Kay Ivey outraises Maddox 2.5 to 1 in early October

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) reported having raised over $270,000 in cash and in-kind contributions in the first 12 days of October for her bid to win her own term as Governor. During the month before an election, the Secretary of State’s office requires that candidates submit weekly campaign finance reports. Gov. Ivey’s campaign reported … Continued
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October 16, 2018

Trump approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Alabama counties impacted by Hurricane Michael

President Donald Trump approved an Emergency Disaster Declaration for the state of Alabama in response to Gov. Kay Ivey’s request on Oct. 11. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program will provide assistance under category B to Alabama counties impacted by Hurricane Michael. “I greatly appreciate President Trump approving our request for federal assistance,” … Continued
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October 15, 2018
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Maddox is pro-life, pro-gun — and the Ivey campaign is freaking out

The Kay Ivey campaign threw a bit of a hissy fit earlier this week. You probably missed it, since it took place mostly on old fashioned radio and rightwing blogs, but there was outrage aplenty. Because Walt Maddox, who’s running against Ivey for governor, released his first statewide campaign ad and revealed that he’s both … Continued
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October 12, 2018

Hurricane Michael hit Gulf Coast as strong Category 4

Hurricane Michael was the strongest hurricane to hit the United States coast in October since we have been recording hurricane strength. The powerful storm kept gaining strength the closer that it got to shore before it plowed into Florida thirty miles east of Panama City in the Mexico Beach area. Maximum wind gusts were clocked … Continued
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October 11, 2018

Maddox speaks in Birmingham

Tuesday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Walter “Walt” Maddox (D) spoke to the Birmingham Kiwanis Club at the Harbert Center. Maddox is the Mayor of Tuscaloosa. “I was fortunate to get to play football at UAB,” Maddox said. “That opportunity gave me an education.” “The future of Alabama and the future of Birmingham are tied together,” Maddox … Continued
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October 10, 2018

Hurricane Michael to make landfall today

Hurricane Michael is continuing on its course towards the Florida Gulf Coast gaining strength as it continues to track north. As of press time the Hurricane eyewall was anticipated to make landfall at approximately 1:00 p.m. in the area of Panama City, Florida. Michael is currently a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 miles … Continued
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October 10, 2018