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Auditor gives secretary of state award for perfect audit

Monday, Alabama State Auditor Jim Ziegler recognized the Secretary of State’s efforts in securing a perfect audit for all three state property inventories of the Office of the Secretary of State. The State Auditor is responsible for making sure all state agencies have possession or knowledge of the state property under their care. The office … Continued
July 17, 2019

Alabama Power closes coal-fired plant, cites Obama-era regulations

The Alabama Public Service Commission blamed Obama-era regulations and emissions mandates for the closing of a historic coal-fired power plant in Walker County on Wednesday. “In 2008, candidate Obama declared war on coal and promised to bankrupt anyone who built a coal-fired electricity plant,” the PSC said. “President Obama immediately went to work signing one … Continued
February 21, 2019

It’s Election Day!

The general election is today. If you want to have any say in Alabama’s government going forward, your time is now. Polls will open across the state this morning at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. tonight. Republican Governor Kay Ivey is seeking another four years as Alabama Governor. Ivey says that she has … Continued
November 6, 2018

Working Families Party endorses Cara McClure for PSC

Friday, the Working Families Party (WFP) announced that it has endorsed Democrat Cara McClure for Alabama Public Service Commission Place one. “At the Working Families Party, we want to create an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy and well connected,” said WFP senior political strategist Delvone Michael. “One where politicians are accountable … Continued
October 29, 2018

PSC approves rate reductions for Spire Alabama customers

Wednesday, the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday announced thay I had approval of significant rate and revenue reductions for Spire Alabama and its customers. The Public Service Commission voted to lower the rate of return Spire Alabama is allowed to earn. The return range for Spire Alabama, which has been in place since … Continued
October 26, 2018

Judge Rhea finds he has no jurisdiction to rule on Lipscomb’s eligibility

Monday, Etowah County Circuit Judge William Rhea (D) ruled that the court did not have jurisdiction to rule on House District 30 candidate, Brandon Craig Lipscomb’s (R) qualifications to be on the November 6 general election ballot. The suit was brought by his opponent, Jared Vaughn (D). Vaughn claimed that Lipscomb’s missing of an April … Continued
September 11, 2018

Alabama Republican Party adopts platform

Saturday, August 25th the Alabama Republican State Executive Committee voted to adopt a platform for the Alabama Republican Party.  The committee was at their summer meeting event on the Tuscaloosa campus of the University of Alabama. “The Alabama Republican Party announces the historic adoption of our state party’s first platform,” Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry … Continued
August 30, 2018

Bonner comes up short on election day

Jim Bonner came within just 1,848 votes of incumbent Jeremy Oden for Public Service Commissioner Place One. The Alabama Political Reporter and other media outlets had been writing reports for weeks before the primary about arguably anti-Semitic, misogynistic, racist, sexist, and crude comments about PSC candidate Jim Bonner as well as about his troubled finances. … Continued
June 8, 2018

Alabama Republican Party will not certify Bonner

The Alabama Republican Party Candidate Committee met and voted on Thursday to not certify election results in favor of James “Jim” Bonner, who is running for Public Service Commission Place 1. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan commented on the move through a statement. “When our state party chooses to take these steps, it is … Continued
June 1, 2018

ALGOP condemns PSC candidate James Bonner

The Alabama Republican Party voted on Tuesday to censure James Bonner who is running for Public Service Commissioner Place 1 and urged voters not to vote for him. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan made the following statement: “On Tuesday, May 29, 2018, the Alabama Republican Party Candidate Committee voted unanimously to publicly censure and … Continued
May 30, 2018