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Bass to Challenge Bentley

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter We don’t know what Alabama Democrats were wanting for Christmas, but they got a candidate for Governor to challenge Republican incumbent Governor Robert Bentley. The Alabama Media Group’s Mike Cason reported on December 26th that Kevin Bass from Fayette had announced his candidacy for Governor to challenge Dr. Bentley. … Continued
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December 30, 2013
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Christmas is Joyous Time; Important to Remember What and Whom we Celebrate

By Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey During this time of year, it is easy to be distracted by the hustle and bustle of the season.  Most of us are busy planning festive get-togethers, making travel arrangements, and managing our budgets while fulfilling Christmas wishes.  But it is a joyous time to spend with family and to … Continued
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December 17, 2013
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Honoring our Military Men and Women is Not Confined to Patriotic Holidays

By Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey Bills in upcoming Session positively impact service members. For most Alabamians, honoring our military men and women is not confined to the few days in a year designated for that purpose.  It is knit into the fiber of our being to honor them every day.  Our hearts swell with pride … Continued
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November 29, 2013

Stan Cooke Holds Fundraiser in Walker County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, Stan Cooke (R) gathered in Sumiton with over 30 close friends, family and supporters to kickoff his campaign for Lieutenant Governor. Al Blanton from Jasper introduced Cooke.  He said, “I am glad to be here supporting Stan.”  Blanton said that Stan is not a man about political … Continued
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November 25, 2013
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Governor Bentley Foresaw Enormous Expense of a State-Run Healthcare Exchange

By Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey Within hours of its launch, Healthcare.gov proved to be a train wreck.  The healthcare marketplace that was promised to provide health insurance for everyone doesn’t seem to be working for anyone.  The President finally acknowledged the website is faulty, but still fails to see that the Affordable Care Act is … Continued
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October 31, 2013

Office of Lieutenant Governor Meets with Courtland and Lawrence County Leadership on International Paper Mill Closure

Staff Report MONTGOMERY, Alabama (October 7, 2013) – Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey recently mobilized staff to North Alabama to facilitate meetings with city, county, and business leaders about the imminent closure of the Courtland International Paper mill. The purpose of the meetings was to foster communication between local and state entities, assess the economic impact, … Continued
October 8, 2013

Bentley War Chest Growing But Still No Democratic Opponent

By Brandon Moseley and Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Campaign fund raising is well under way even though many candidates have little or even no opposition. First among these is Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R). Governor Bentley has been hard at work raising money preparing for the June 3rd Republican Primary. The popular Republican Governor … Continued
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September 30, 2013
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Improving our constitution is an important step to building a better Alabama

By Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey MONTGOMERY, Alabama (September 27, 2013) — As an elected official, I am committed to seeing that our state government works as efficiently and effectively as possible. The hard-working taxpayers of Alabama expect nothing less. One of the ways that we can do that is to streamline and modernize our laws. … Continued
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September 30, 2013
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Hubbard Closes PAC, Ends Lucrative Contract and Hires White-Collar Criminal Defense Attorney

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Over the last several weeks, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard has taken extraordinary steps to rearrange his business, political and legal affairs. In a flurry of activity he has shuttered one of his most potent political action committees, terminated a consulting contract worth over a hundred thousand dollars … Continued
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September 9, 2013