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Dunn vs. Cavanaugh is Rematch of Old PSC Foes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter From 2010 until 2014 fellow Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) commissioners Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) and Terry Dunn (R) served on the PSC together and the pair of Republicans were frequently at loggerheads on how the PSC should conduct its business. Commissioner Dunn wanted to hold formal hearings on … Continued
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December 22, 2015

Roby Says American Energy Revolution, Not Government Mandates, Is Responsible for Dropping Emissions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, November 30, President Obama met in Europe with multinational leaders not to discuss the global fight against ISIS, Al Qaeda, and Boko Haram, but rather to discuss climate change.  US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) warned that the President is likely going to demand even greater restrictions on … Continued
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December 1, 2015

Roby Criticizes Obama’s Power Plan

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, August 10, US Representative Martha Roby, warned that President Obama’s new energy plan will cost American families higher utility bills while costing jobs. Congresswoman Roby said in an email to constituents, “Last week, President Obama announced his ‘Clean Power Plan’ and with it a costly national … Continued
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August 11, 2015

Twinkle and Oden Rejects Dunn’s Call for a Formal Review of Electricity and Natural Gas Rates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) and new PSC appointee Jeremy Oden (R) voted to block PSC Commissioner Terry Dunn’s call for a formal review of the rates which the PSC was allowing utilities in Alabama to charge customers. According to original … Continued
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January 11, 2013

Alabama’s natural gas royalties are falling

Staff Report MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Royalties paid to the state by companies pumping natural gas offshore fell from a high of $373.1 million in the 2006 fiscal year to $119.9 million in fiscal 2011, according to the State Oil and Gas Board. The board expects that decline to continue in fiscal 2012, which ends Sept. … Continued
July 2, 2012