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Secretary of State John Merrill predicts good turnout for Tuesday’s primary

Secretary of State John Merrill is expecting a good turnout for Tuesday’s Republican and Democrat primary. “We anticipate between 25 and 30 present of our registered voters participating in the primary on Tuesday,” Merrill informed Alabama Political Reporter on Sunday. “That would mean between 844,00 and 1.1 million people would go to the polls,” Tuesday, … Continued
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June 4, 2018

Tommy Battle campaigns in Dekalb County

Gubernatorial candidate Tommy Battle was among a number of Republican statewide candidates that were in Dekalb County on Friday at a candidate’s forum hosted by State Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, and State Senator Steve Livingston, R-Scottsboro. Battle touted his experience as mayor of Huntsville and the rising economic tide in North Alabama. “All of us … Continued
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June 4, 2018

Ivey executive order puts more guns in schools

Gov. Kay Ivey announced the implementation of the Alabama Sentry Program, which provides for an additional security measure in schools that do not have a School Resource Officer. The Ivey administration said in a statement that the Alabama Sentry Program is a voluntary program that will permit administrators in schools, without an SRO, to maintain … Continued
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May 31, 2018

Ivey to rally across state on eve of election

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will be traveling across the state on Monday for a statewide tour to rally her supporters and remind Alabamians to get out and vote on Tuesday. Her schedule will be as follows: Ivey will begin the day in Montgomery at an 8:45 a.m. rally at Montgomery Aviation. The governor’s next stop … Continued
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May 31, 2018
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Inside the Statehouse: Senator Shelby appropriations

In my book, “Of Goats and Governors: Six Decades of Alabama Political Stories,” I suggest that based on seniority, tenure, power and prestige that Alabama’s greatest senators have been Lister Hill, John Sparkman, and Richard Shelby. Folks, Richard Shelby has probably forged to the front of that triumvirate with his elevation to the chairmanship of … Continued
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May 30, 2018

Business Council of Alabama makes endorsements

The powerful Business Council of Alabama (BCA) has made their endorsements ahead of the 2018 party primaries. BCA said in a statement, “Legislative success happens when the right people are elected, and that’s what our political action is all about — electing candidates who understand the issues and are not afraid to step up and … Continued
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May 29, 2018

Scott Dawson releases details of state bus tour

Monday, gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson released a schedule for “The Time is Now” Bus Tour which will sweep the state ahead of the Republican Primary on June 5. Dawson is hoping to turn out grassroots voters. Dawson will be talking with voters face-to-face in West and South Alabama on Tuesday, South Alabama and the Wiregrass … Continued
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May 29, 2018

Alabama leaders comment on Memorial Day

Monday, a number of Alabama leaders made comments and statements expressing their gratitude to those who paid the ultimate price for this country in our many, many wars and armed conflicts. Below are the comments by the leaders: “Today on Memorial Day, we remember the courageous men & women who have made the ultimate sacrifice … Continued
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May 29, 2018

Alabama Forestry Association makes endorsements

Friday, the Alabama Forestry Association announced its endorsement of candidates for the primary elections to be held on June 5. For Governor AFA endorses Governor Kay Ivey (R). For Lieutenant Governor AFA endorses Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville. For Secretary of State AFA endorses incumbent John Merrill (R). For State Treasurer AFA endorses John McMillan (R). McMillan … Continued
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May 28, 2018

Dawson announces state bus tour ahead of GOP primary

Wednesday morning, Scott Dawson announced “The Time is Now” bus tour which he predicted will rally grassroots conservative voters by sweeping every corner of the state ahead of the June 5th primary. Beginning on Tuesday, May 29th, the tour will involve six days of stops canvassing thirty-seven counties. Each day will be capped with a … Continued
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May 28, 2018