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Twinkle Cavanaugh raises $214,085 in April

Public Service President Twinkle Cavanaugh filed her final monthly fundraising report on Tuesday before the June 5th Republican primary for lieutenant governor. With five weeks left until the primary election, Cavanaugh’s April report showed a monthly fundraising total of $214,085. “I’ve been blown away by the response I’ve received from moms and dads in every … Continued
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May 3, 2018

Realtors endorse Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh for lieutenant governor

Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh announced that she has been endorsed by the Alabama Realtors Political Action Committee (ARPAC) in her campaign for lieutenant governor. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of Alabama’s Realtors,” Cavanaugh said. “We share a mutual desire to grow more jobs and expand economic opportunity for families across our … Continued
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April 12, 2018

Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh qualifies to run for lieutenant governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 8, 2018 Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) has officially qualified with the Alabama Republican Party to run for Lieutenant Governor in the 2018 Republican Primary. “It is important for our state to have a strong conservative fighting for us and providing leadership in the … Continued
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January 9, 2018

Candidates raise over $2 million in lieutenant governor’s race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, state Sen. Rusty Glover, R-Semmes, and Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh are all running in a competitive race for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. The campaigns raised $2,390,411 in 2017 and have already spent $527,218. Ainsworth reported receiving $763,960 in contributions, … Continued
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January 8, 2018

Cavanaugh attacks Ainsworth for close ties to Marco Rubio

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the campaign for lieutenant governor became heated when Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh took a shot at opponent state Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, for his association with U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida. “On Thursday night, apparently the Representative running for Lieutenant Governor will be holding a … Continued
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November 10, 2017

Daniel McCurdy to head Alabama Farm Service Agency, Chris Beeker to head Rural Development Office

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, November 3, 2017, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a slate of Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Directors.  All would be serving as appointees of President Donald Trump. FSA State Directors help implement U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policies in planning, organizing, … Continued
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November 7, 2017

Twinkle Cavanaugh endorses Roy Moore for US Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Roy Moore for U.S. Senate campaign announced that Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) has endorsed Moore for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions (R). Cavanaugh said in a statement, “Voters across this nation overwhelmingly rejected the failed policies of the Obama era … Continued
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October 24, 2017

Alabama Power Launches New Farmers Web Page

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, October 31, the Alabama Power Company launched a new website to help Alabama’s farmers learn about their energy options. Alabama Power is also promoting switching to electric powered irrigation systems from the old diesel engine powered systems, which most farms that irrigate have used for decades. Public … Continued
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November 2, 2016

Lease Deal Ended, In-Fighting Still On

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Recently, the Alabama Political Reporter sat with Public Service Commissioner (PSC), Chris “Chip” Beeker and his attorney, James Anderson, at the Offices of Copeland Franco to review documents and recollections regarding a solar option to a lease offered to the commissioner. Controversy grew around the proposed land lease after … Continued
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September 22, 2016