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Palmer addresses his future

Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) on Saturday spoke to the Shelby County Republican Women in Pelham. U.S. Representative Palmer said, “I am running for a leadership position, head of the Policy Committee that would make me the number five person in the leadership (of the U.S. House of Representatives, if Republicans can hold on to their … Continued
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August 24, 2018
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Alabama Democrats can’t rebound without a change in leadership

Nancy Worley is a good person. I should start there, because it needs to be said. It needs to be pointed out that what has been discussed and argued about and shouted about among Alabama Democrats over the last few days has too often strayed from what’s important — the direction and leadership of the … Continued
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August 13, 2018

McGhee narrowly avoids upset, holds onto PCI vice-chairmanship

In one of the highest turnout runoff elections in Poarch Creek history, Robbie McGhee narrowly held onto his vice-chairman seat. McGhee defeated challenger Amy Bryan, 625-596, in what was also a historically close race. McGhee, a longtime member of the PCI tribal council, was a heavy favorite when campaigning started for the seat. But fractures … Continued
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August 6, 2018
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Gerald Dial is a steady hand for Alabama

Alabama’s economy is growing…but it can do so much more. The key is having the right leadership in all elected positions, people who have vision. So far, Governor Kay Ivey has shown she has what it takes to make important changes and place our state in a position to win. Did you know agriculture and forestry together are the biggest industry … Continued
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July 13, 2018

Ivey announces Tim McCartney to head Alabama Workforce Council

Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced a transition of leadership for the Alabama Workforce Council. Ivey announced that Tim McCartney, formerly of McCartney Construction, will be the new chairman and issued a commendation thanking outgoing Chairman Zeke Smith for his service. “The Alabama Workforce Council seeks to analyze and understand issues that will help … Continued
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July 11, 2018
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Can Montgomery handle the truth about its schools?

In 1992, the movie, A Few Good Men, told the riveting story of a military court martial. The climactic moment being when the character played by Jack Nickolson says to the character Tom Cruise played, “You can’t handle the truth.” That scene has gone through my mind over and over as I’ve watched the current hand-wringing … Continued
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June 27, 2018

Another giant leaves BCA, more to follow

Another day, more defections for BCA. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, the state’s largest insurance company, notified the Business Council of Alabama on Wednesday that it too would be resigning its membership over leadership concerns. In addition, longtime BCA legal counsel Fournier “Boots” Gale, an executive with Regions Bank — it withdrew from the … Continued
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June 20, 2018

A showdown is nearing for BCA’s Billy Canary

The Business Council of Alabama’s executive committee recently approved a succession plan to protect its embattled CEO Billy Canary, but when the plan was presented to a group comprised of the organization’s top members, Canary had deceptively altered the policy adopted by the committee for one more favorable to himself. Alabama Political Reporter is also … Continued
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June 17, 2018